A wealthy individual from Hanoi, Vietnam, recently made headlines in the country’s automotive community by spending billions of Vietnamese Dong on a Porsche 911 (997 generation). The story took an intriguing turn with the recent sighting of this Porsche 911 bearing the distinctive license plate 30L-997.79.
This license plate is not just a lucky auction win worth 305 million Vietnamese Dong, but it also holds a deeper significance related to the story behind this Porsche 911.
Unlike other Porsche 911 owners who might opt for a license plate featuring the number 911, this Hanoi-based enthusiast chose the number 997 to match the model of his newly acquired car, the Porsche 911 997.
Additionally, the numbers 79 at the end of the license plate are considered lucky in Vietnamese culture, making this combination of numbers not only visually appealing but also meaningful for a Porsche 911 (997 generation) owner.
The Porsche 911 997 in question features dual exhaust pipes and two distinctive red “humps” on either side of the license plate, suggesting that it was imported from the USA. These “humps” are mandatory safety features on sports cars and supercars in the US.
The 997 model is an evolution of its predecessor, the 996, but with significant changes, most notably in its interior and exterior design. The most striking alteration is the replacement of the controversial “fried egg” headlights of the 996 with the classic “bug eye” lights, a signature feature of this generation.
Prior to its arrival in Hanoi, this Porsche 911 997 also bore a license plate with the numbers 997 while registered in Ho Chi Minh City
Another distinctive feature of the 997 is its elongated turn signals, separate from the headlights, which give the front end a unique look. The front air intakes are divided into three sections, with the two outer intakes featuring a horizontal bar that bisects them. The 997 also comes standard with larger 18-inch wheels.
The wheel arches are flared, giving the 997 a more muscular and attractive appearance. At the rear, the 997 features horizontal taillights that do not connect, a design choice that would change with the subsequent 991 model, which featured sharper taillights.
The Hanoi enthusiast’s Porsche 997 is the base Carrera model, powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine that produces 321 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm.
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