Expert Auto Appraisals inspected this 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S Flachbau. This Porsche inspection was for a good client at the Broad Arrow Auction Amelia Island 2023 event. My inspection proved this was an excellent low-mileage example of a rare Porsche 911 Turbo variant. The car’s specification was excellent, X85 Flachbau, X88 380 HP engine, finished in Black with Black full leather interior. As a result, my client was the winning bidder on the car. Broad Arrow cataloged the car with an auction estimate of $1,150,000 to $1,300,000. My client was the winning bidder on the car for $1,215,000 with buyer premium.
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S Flachbau
The 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 was the final variant of the 964 Platform Porsche 911 Turbo. As 964 production was coming to a close, Porsche produced a handful of Turbo 3.6 S. The Turbo S featured the X88 “S” engine that produced 380 HP. In total, Porsche produced 93 Turbo “S” cars worldwide. 56 of the cars came to the North American market. Of these, 39 cars were produced with the X85 Turbo S Flat Nose Package. Because of high costs in production, these were the last of a great era of hand-built Porsche 911 Turbo.
Porsche X85 Turbo “S” Flat Nose Package
The Porsche X85 Turbo “S” Flat Nose Package included the X88 Turbo 3.6 S motor. The motor had an upgraded K27 Turbocharger, Camshafts, Heads, and special valve timing. Due to these modifications, the engine power was rated at 380 BHP at 5,700 RPM with 384 lbs of torque at 5,000 RPM. In addition to the motor upgrades, the X85 Flat Nose package included “Slant Nose” style front fenders with pop-up 928-type headlights., X93 Rear Spoiler, X99 Rear engine air inlets, and X92 Front Spoiler. The X85 package came with a staggering cost of $60,179. A pricey option in 1994. The MSRP of this example was $165,301. In comparison, the base price of the 3.6 Turbo was $99,000.
Porsche Auction Inspection Services
Typical points examined on a Porsche auction inspection are chassis and body quality, driveline originality, and mechanical performance. An evaluation drive can also be arranged to check road performance if available. This type of service proves to be invaluable for our clients. As always, I collect the information important to many in buying or bidding decisions. In addition to the report, over 100 images covering all aspects of the vehicle were provided.
Expert Auto Appraisals inspects all Porsche sports cars and all other marques throughout the United States and Canada. I attend the auctions in Scottsdale, Monterey, and Amelia Island every year. Because of this, I provide inspection services at most auctions. I am at most RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co., Broad Arrow, and Bonhams events. I also regularly attend Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, and GAA auctions. If you are considering the purchase of a special-interest car, contact us to perform an auction inspection of the vehicle for you. Contact us today at 772.621.2622 to discuss your needs, or use our online Pre Purchase Inspection Request Form.
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