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When it was launched in Europe in late 1993, the appropriately numbered 911 993 would be the last of the air-cooled Porsches. Indeed, the decision had already been made by Porsche. By the time the second generation 993 emerged in 1995, the coming demise of the 911 as enthusiasts, indeed...
This 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo has been modified to resemble the iconic GT2 homologation special look that every car enthusiast adores. The GT2-style bodykit gives it a fierce look, featuring aggressive front and rear bumpers, aerodynamic side skirts, larger rear wing, and bolt-on flared wheel arches. Its striking Brilliant Silver...
In 1997, Porsche produced a limited factory-production run of what is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, the 993 Turbo S. All 993 Turbo S were fitted with most Turbo options as standard and also came standard with Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, unique side air ducts and front air...
PCARMARKET is giving you the opportunity to acquire one of the last air-cooled 911 that boasts superb drivability and stunning looks: a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo. The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s...
Gemballa, located in Leonberg, Germany, near Stuttgart, has been modifying Porsches since 1981 when the founder, Uwe Gemballa, established the company bearing his name. Gemballa takes an all-encompassing approach to tuning cars, covering every aspect of the vehicle. The Gemballa GTR600 is an excellent example of the company’s work. It...
The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the rear, as the whale-tail spoiler is quite deep to house the intercoolers meant to cool the intake charge. This extra power might...
Bring A Trailer is currently offering a gorgeous example of a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo, one of the marque’s final air-cooled models. The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the...
Gooding & Company to auction a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport Introduced in 1995, the 993 Carrera RS was conceived as a homologation special to qualify the 993 RSR 3.8 for competition use, and Porsche applied similar tuning and weight-saving measures to render a more track-focused model. Shedding...
Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 introduced the Project Tornado last year. It is based on a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at the same...
The Gunther Werks 400R is a modern version of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 and is the first car from the new Gunther Works outfit based out of southern California. Limited to only 25 units and with a price point of $525,000 this is a seriously expensive and rare restomod. Every...
1996 Porsche 993 GT2R Sold for $665,000 This yellow beauty sold at Pebble Beach by Gooding & Company for a solid $665,000. It is a rare car and it looks spectacular. It is only one of only 78 GT2 Rennversions that were built between 1995 and 1998. This car was...
Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Paul Stephens Autoart 993R
The Autoart 993R is a tribute to the driving experience of a 911. It brought together the narrow-bodied, air-cooled 993-series 911 and the Original Equipment (OE) race-validated 993RS, along with modern Porsche GT-derived components, added with Paul Stephen’s proven parts. So the Autoart 993R is the perfect combination of the...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a well-maintained and highly original 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S. This example is finished in Glacier White with black side stripes and ‘Carrera S’ script, and boasts a black leather-trimmed interior that’s still in excellent condition. It also comes with front and rear aero...
The Carrera RS Clubsport was a track-focused iteration of the Carrera RS with relatively limited road usability. The Clubsport added a fully welded roll cage which, combined with the RS’s seam-welded shell, increases the body’s stiffness by 40 per cent over the standard Carrera. That adjustable suspension strut brace was...
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Kazuhisa Masuda ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class racing which had banned all-wheel-drive vehicles by the mid 1990’s. Although heavily based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 looked quite radical for the mid-1990s. It...
The Carrera RS 3.8 is the ultimate lightweight special edition 911 variant of the 993 Carrera generation. It featured a naturally aspirated 3.8 liter engine with 300 hp and 262 lb/ft of torque. On the outside, it has aggressive looks, that easily distinguishable rear wing, small front flaps and 3-piece...
Collecting Cars is currently offering an impressive 24-car collection of rare exotics by a single owner which houses several Porsches. The auction will run until October 23, Sunday. 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera – GT2 Tribute This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera example has been cosmetically modified and given an upgrade...
The Full Gunther Werks Process This video is a great in-depth look at how the folks at Gunther Werks take a Carrera C2 manual donor car and turn it into their insane custom machines. We have covered Gunther Werks cars before and while some hate seeing perfectly good cars restomodded, it...
This 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo has a Paint to Sample Ferrari Giallo (yellow) finish matched with Black Supple Leather interior. Papers show that it was completed on February 19, 1996, and it was shipped to California. On March 31, 1996, Stevens Creek Porsche sold it to its first owner. Since...
Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, a 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring, and a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe example originally had a Light Ivory (6404) finish...
Paul Stephens’ latest Autoart customer only gave him one directive, “Take a 993 and make a 25 per cent improvement in every area”. After five long years – including the pandemic – as well as several thousands of miles of road and track development, famed UK-based Porsche specialist finally unveils...
Watch A Legendary RWB Porsche 993 Turbo Rip Around The Nurburgring We just found this awesome video of an 993 911 Turbo built by none other than legendary Japanese tuner, Akira Nakai. RWB Porsches are revered as handcrafted one-off masterpieces, but the footage from this video proves that they aren’t...
Porsche 911 (993) Sales & Production Numbers
Porsche 911 (993) Sales & Production Numbers The Porsche 911 (type 964) was considered a sales success, so when the Type 993 came along Porsche expected more of the same thing. Over short production life, 68,029 units of the Porsche 911 Type 993 were produced. Impressive given it sold around...
Porsche 911 993 (All Years) - VIN Numbers
Porsche 993 VIN Numbers Below is our detailed explanation of the 993 VIN codes. Our easy to use guide should help you find what you need quickly. The first part of this appendix provides the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) code breakdowns. From this information it will then be possible for...
Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions
993 Carrera Cup Champions & Results 993 Carrera Supercup 1994 Uwe Alzen Emmanuel Collard Jean-Pierre Malcher 1995 Jean-Pierre Malcher Jürgen von Gartzen Emmanuel Collard 1996 Emmanuel Collard Jürgen von Gartzen Patrick Huisman 1997 . Patrick Huisman Oliver Mathai Dominique Dupuy   993 Carrera Cup Germany 1995 Harald Grohs Oliver Mathai...
Porsche 911 (993) - The Story
Porsche 911 (993) (1993 – 1998) Story & History Type 993 – The 4th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1993 September 9 at IAA Frankfurt motor show Clay model – note the fender design© Porsche One of the prototypes. Note the 964 wheels.© Porsche The rear lamp design that was first...
Is this road racer special the ultimate air-cooled 911 turbo? The Porsche 911 GT (better known as the 993 GT2) will always be one of the most coveted 911 of all. Built in very limited numbers mainly for homologation reasons, it went on to dominate the FIA GT2 class during...
Porsche 911 993 (MY1994 - 1998) – Sales Brochures
Porsche 911 Sales Brochures (Type 993) Explore the final chapter of the air-cooled 911 with our complete collection of Porsche 911 (993) sales brochures from 1994 to 1998, all available for free download. The 993 generation marked a significant leap forward with its refined design, improved suspension, and enhanced performance,...
A Modern Take On A Timeless Carrera Welcome back to one of SR Auto Group’s first episodes on refreshing a timeless classic. This episode we look at a 1997 Porsche 911/993 C2S Widebody and concentrate on the footwork. Martin, Kevin and Raymond look at the Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tires...
Porsche 993 RS ‘Clubsport’ Driving HARD on the Nurburgring Nordschleife! In this video you will see a truely stunning Porsche 911 993 RS Clubsport driven hard on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. This 993 is far from stock, it has quite a few modifications including Moton suspension, Wiechers strut braces, Lithiumax battery,...