Porsche 993 Turbo

The vehicle in detail

While the 993 would become the swan song to air-cooled technology, one trim level in-particular would usher in a completely new era of power and performance to the 911 line—the 993 Turbo. For the first time since its inception in 1975, the Turbo would now feature a sequential, twin-turbo setup to offset the lag of its 930—“Widow-Maker”—predecessor. And, for further taming purposes, an all-wheel drive system was implemented to keep all-four wheels firmly planted. With its new daily-drivable personality, the 993 Turbo quickly became one of the most sought after grand-touring cars of its era and still remains so today.

And, if the standard Porsche setup wasn’t enough, there was always RUF…

Founded in 1939 and officially recognized by the German government as an automobile manufacturer in its own right, RUF has earned a reputation as one of the most respected names in high-performance automotive engineering. Best known for its deep technical partnership with Porsche platforms, RUF goes far beyond aftermarket tuning—designing, engineering, and, in some cases, producing fully independent vehicles bearing their own RUF VINs. Landmark models such as the CTR “Yellowbird” cemented their global reputation, and today, RUF VIN cars (with a W09 prefix) routinely trade well into seven-figure territory.