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ezl, If I were a betting man, I'd bet big money that the oil was simply overfilled. It is probably the most common mistake new owners make and results in huge plumes of smoke, which of course stops the heart of the new buyer when he sees this.
Drain all of the oil. All of it. There are two drain plugs - one on the underside of the engine, and one on the bottom of the oil tank. Get a big pan because you'll drain at least 10 (maybe more) quarts out of the engine and tank. Then refill with about 9 quarts. Start the car, let it warm up by driving it for about ten minutes, then check the oil level while the engine is running (when you pull the oil cap off, the engine will stumble slightly. This is normal). You'll likely need to add a quart or two more at that point. Add only enough oil to bring the level at the dipstick to the middle of the range, between high and low. Don't go higher than that.
Then go out and enjoy your car and consider this your first lesson in the unique experience of 911 ownership.
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