During the 1990s, few names represented success, innovation, and the courage to embrace change in the world of sports cars as much as Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking. In the fall of 1996, he commissioned a Porsche 911 (993) Turbo equipped with the factory Performance Upgrade I (WLS I), distinguished by its exceptional specification and an extraordinary level of customization through Porsche Exclusive. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind example. Factory delivered with the WLS I performance package, the car ranked among the most powerful production vehicles of its era. In this configuration, it can also be regarded as a precursor to the 993 Turbo S, which was not officially introduced until 1997. Its equipment reflects the highest standards of exclusivity and craftsmanship. The fully leather-trimmed interior, a state-of-the-art navigation system, and numerous carefully selected bespoke details combine to create a 993 Turbo specification that stands apart even among the rarest examples. With approximately 120,000 kilometers (75,000 miles) on the odometer today, this Porsche combines outstanding provenance with exceptional engineering and an extraordinary degree of personalization.
As the former company car of Porsche’s CEO at the time, it is far more than an exceptional sports car—it is a fascinating chapter of Porsche’s corporate history.
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Selected Factory Options and Special Equipment
Factory Performance Upgrade I (WLS I), 430 hp, Turbo II Aerokit, Motorola 2200 cellular telephone, sunroof, soft ruffled leather interior in Cashmere Beige, carpets in special-order Night Blue, leather-trimmed carpet edging in Cashmere Beige, front luggage compartment trimmed to match the interior, Cruise control, leather-covered instrument cluster surrounds, leather-trimmed air vents, leather-trimmed door sill trim, leather-covered dashboard switches and control stalks, leather-trimmed door panel switches and controls, painted speaker grilles, stainless steel door sill plates with model script, leather-covered steering wheel hub, rain sensor, leather-trimmed interior door releases, leather-trimmed seat adjustment controls, leather-covered climate control switches, autom. adjustable comfort seats, heated seats, limited-slip differential, headlamp washer system, Porsche CDR 21 CD radio with Sound Package, immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system, LITRONIC headlights, extended wood interior package, burl wood gear lever, leather-trimmed fuel filler release, leather headliner, leather-trimmed seat back release levers, leather-covered rear wiper switch, leather-covered headlight switch, leather-covered instrument lighting switch, LED interior lights in headliner, leather-trimmed bezels for LED interior lights, leather-covered exterior mirror adjustment switch
