ptracer

Maybe one of the 996 TT gurus can help me figure out this mystery.

I recently purchased a 2004 Turbo S. It has the X50 option, and says Turbo S on the tachometer and engine cover. According to Streather, there were only 2 Turbo S cars built in 2004. The VIN confirms the year of manufacture as 2004. Could this be one of those? What do you think?

Drift

JG 996T

Just a guess, but, genuine "S" would not need "X50" as an "option" because the standard model included the enhanced tune, etc.

If it is one of two '04s, that would be sweet.

MechanicalEng

You need to decode your VIN

JG 996T

Sadly, often an S is added to an otherwise non S.

ptracer

OK, the car has been maintained by a personal friend and extremely knowledgable Porsche mechanic for all but the first two years of it's life. The car was purchased by the previous owner from Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach in 2006 with about 4k miles on the dial. I seriously doubt they messed with the badging. There is no indication of tampering with the badging. Every detail is authentic. Here is the build sheet from Porsche's data base.

Thanks for helping me figure this out guys.

Any more clues here?

Drift

Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN)
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M-numbers
Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN)
WP0AB299X4S685100
Sales Type
996420 911 Turbo
Model Year
2004
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type
M96/70
engine number
64430575
Gearbox Type
G9650
transmission serial number
4003741
Tire Code
MICH
General information
Invoice Date 1
2003-07-24
Invoice Date 2
Number of "Z" Orders
5
Country Equipment
C02 USA
Trading Partner
4300010
Commission Number
500308
Body specifications
body color
L12H
convertible top colour
L
Exterior Paint Color
X4X4
Exterior Paint Color
Speed Yellow / Speed Yellow
individual body color code
L
Interior specifications
Interior Trim
AH
Interior Trim
Leather interior in black
Interior Equipment Code
LE Leather
Seat Combination Number
ERZ
Seat Cushion Material
LED Leather
Seat Side Support Material
LE Leather
Seat Back Material
LE Leather
Carpet Color Code
A10
Electrical system/electronics specifications
DME serial number
0021077
Warranty data
from
to
contract date
coverage
mileage limit
New vehicle warranty
31.Oct.2003
31.Oct.2007

81000
Corrosion warranty
31.Oct.2007
31.Oct.2013

-
Emission warranty
31.Oct.2007
31.Oct.2010

112000
Pre-owned warranty (1)
01.Nov.2007
01.Nov.2009
22.Feb.2005

162000
Campaigns
Scope
Status
Stop sales

M-numbers
Top of page
MNR
Type
Description
342
Heated Seats
446
Wheel Caps with Color Crest
513
Passenger Lumbar Support
586
Driver Lumbar Support
692
Remote 6-Disc CD Changer
X50
Turbo Power Kit
XME
Rear Center Console in Exterior Color
XPA
Steering Wheel in Leather
XSY
Yellow Seat Belts
Y06
Alum. Look/Leather Gear Shift **** & Brake Handle
032
058
130
152
197
218
241
265
266
270
273
274
288
335
339
342
410
424
425
434
437
438
440
441
446
454
465
476
480
484
513
535
537
553
562
563
566
567
571
573
581
586
601
602
620
650
651
657
659
660
661
664
665
670
680
685
692
912
936
981
983
985
X50
X97
X98
XME
XPA
XSY
Y06

ptracer

Here's a picture of the build sticker found under the hood...

ptracer

I will contact Champion Porsche today and see what they have to say.

Drift

SSST

It was built early in the 2004 model year. The S didn't appear until 05. I'm not sure that's meaningful, but I would think any S builds in 2004 would be at the end and not the beginning of the model year.

A call to Porsche NA would probably clear up the mystery quickly

ptracer

Hmm, that's a good point. Porsche North America is checking their records. Should know in a couple of days. Thanks for the tip.

C5Driver951

I don't see PCCBs. Didn't all of the Turbo Ss have them?

ptracer

I've read in a couple of different places that the PCCB brakes were first used in the 2005 model. The brakes on my car (2004) have been changed by the previous owner to yellow 6 pot in front and yellow 4 pot in the rear. Rotors are drilled metal. This was done to provide more braking force as the car was occasionally tracked.

MechanicalEng

also you could get a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, its about $100 I think...

John 996 TT Cab

OK, here's what I can find from VIN #;
Coupe, TTurbo, US spec seat belts and airbags,996,US spec car, 2005 Model year, mfg. Stuttgart, actual VIC number is 85100

From Option Codes:
US car, Rear console colour same as outside, 450hp,heated sseats with left and right lumbar support,painted Porsche crest wheel caps,US Brake fluid warning system.

I can't find code conversions for the XRA, X97 and X98 option codes nor the 996420.

The car is definitely a 2005 Model built in 2004 (My 2004 was actually built in June 2003!)

John in Vancouver

ptracer

Porsche NA says they cannot verify colors of the two TT S Porsches built in 2004 MY for 'confidentiality reasons'. That's straight from Customer Service...? However, I did learn from Champion Porsche that this car was constructed in July 2003 and delivered in October 2003 as a 2004 MY. I will be bringing her home from Chicago on Tuesday the 27th, and have a closer look at everything....fun, fun, fun.

Thanks for your help guys. I'll post if anything changes.

Drift

"02996ttx50

then in all likelihood you have an x50 that has been badged as an "s" since it's an '03 build for '04 MY. as jg and others have said upthread, the x50 wouldn't be on the option code and it would have the pccb's '05 MY only for the 996t. i also once had a falsely badged x50 car and i was loathe to remove the "s" from the deck but i couldn't handle any more shop talk ribbing from those "in the know"

you've got a great car, nonetheless. probably about a $140k+ sticker when ordered. congrats on the purchase!

edit: it appears you have the real deal s car if the guy ran the vin..... nice...