Porsche 993 Carrera

OPTIONS INCLUDE:
3.6L FLAT-6 W/282HP
SIX-SPEED G-50 MANUAL
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
MOTOR SOUND PACKAGE
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
18-INCH ‘TECHNOLOGY’ ALLOY WHEELS
WHEEL CAPS WITH PORSCHE CRESTS
HEATED, EIGHT-WAY POWER FRONT SEATS
CRUISE CONTROL
ALUMINUM SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE
HI-FI SOUND W/6-DISC CD CHANGER
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONING

Porsche’s renewed interest in developing the 911 reached full swing by the end of the Type 964’s production period. In 1994, the company announced the 993. Produced for only four years, the 993 proved to be the last of the air-cooled Porsches. Later cars, while ever more powerful and luxurious, don’t have quite the same ‘classic sports car’ feel the air-cooled models do. In comparison to the 964, the 993’s most obvious changes were its headlamps and fenders along with increased power (which was later increased further with the ‘Varioram’ intake). Its interior was largely the same, with a redesigned steering wheel and center console the most notable differentiators between the two models.

Revisions also included the suspension, with Porsche continuing to develop the vehicle to further reduce lift-off oversteer. As with the 964, the 993 was available in coupe, cabriolet, and Targa (now with a power-retracting glass panel rather than the previous removable top insert) and with a choice of rear or all wheel drive. A choice of transmission: a new six-speed manual or optional Tiptronic automatic transmission, let buyers tailor their cars to their requirements. With all of these improvements, it’s no wonder enthusiasts and collectors instantly fell in love with the 993. These cars are some of the most collectible of any 911 as much for their historical value as their driving experience and impressive refinement.