The 1990s was an era defined by bold colour palettes, and this 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo WLS is the perfect case study with its stunning Mint Green bodywork. Introduced as an option in 1991 and offered only until 1993 on the 911, Mint Green is one of the most eye-catching shades in Porsche’s entire colour palette, yet it also remains one of the rarest, which makes finding a unicorn like this freshly-restored 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo WLS such a unique occasion.
Aside from its gorgeous bodywork, this 964 Turbo was optioned from factory with the extremely sought-after X33 “Werksleistungssteigerung” package, which boosts the power output from its 3.3-litre turbocharged flat-six to a mighty 355 horsepower, achieved via enlarged inlet and exhaust ports, modified camshafts, a revised intake manifold, and specialised valve timing. That’s 100 horsepower more than the original 930 Turbo, which already had enough grunt to earn itself the ‘widowmaker’ nickname with largely the same suspension setup, making this the ultimate 911 for hard-as-nails drivers who prefer their double espressos with a pinch of gunpowder.
However, aside from the sheer intimidation factor, there is another reason why you might not leap at the chance to drive this 964 Turbo: its mileage. Currently showing just over 300 km on the odometer, this 911 is minty fresh in more ways than one, especially after its recent in-house restoration at the hands of the good folks at Early 911s. Considering that the 993-generation 911 Turbo adopted a more advanced suspension setup that improved its road manners and approachability, this 964 Turbo WLS could be considered the last of the true widowmakers and would be an excellent addition to any collection of Porsche’s finest.
