Porsche 911 (993) Engine Numbers (All Years)

Porsche 911 (993) Engine Numbers (All Years)

Porsche 911 (993) Engine Codes

The introduction of the model 993 marked the last of the model 911 versions powered by the air-cooled Porsche flat-six M64 engine. Every 993 produced was equipped with a derivative of the M64 engine, beginning with the standard 3.6L which pumped out 272 HP and carried the series through 1996 when the 285 HP VarioRam – equipped engine was utilized. There was also a more powerful 3.8L version available as standard in the Carrera RS and as a custom-order option in all other 993 variants. The 3.6L Turbo version was boosted by two turbos that hammered out 408HP and could be optioned up to 430HP or 450HP for the Turbo S and GT2 models.

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