Porsche 911

Porsche 993 (1993-1998)

  • Porsche 911 Carrera (Type 993)
  • Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (Type 993)
  • Porsche 911 RS (Type 993)
  • Porsche 911 GT2 (Type 993)

The Porsche 993 Porsche split in 1993 from the 964th He is the last 911, which is also provided with an air-cooled engine. Due to this fact, the 993 for some purist fans of Porsche sports cars - even "cast iron" referred to - a special charm.

The 993 has been improved in many details, which were the 964 new and has led to problems. Thus, the 993 gained a reputation as a particularly sophisticated and reliable sports car in the 911 models.

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The body is a much-praised design of Harm Lagaay, which is noticeable especially with the harmonious integration of the bumpers in the body. The rear fender Despite their width is not excessive, so that the vehicle emits a distinctive appearance. The front is in contrast to previous models flat, which will rely on the new polyellipsoid spotlight, instead of the previously used circular headlights, was possible. Sold the car was in the coupe body versions, Targa and Cabriolet.

Porsche 911 - model 993

Which is equipped with hydraulic rams of the motor 993 reaches a displacement of 3.6 liters, an output of 200 kW (272 hp), which was raised from model year 1996 including an improved intake system with the same engine capacity to 210 kW (285 hp). The average fuel consumption is not increased despite the increase in performance and this model is about 11.5 Litern/100km (plus super, 98 octane). A six-speed transmission was standard on both models with a naturally aspirated engine and the turbo now.

Porsche 911 GT2 (Type 993)

As with the 964 was offered to 993 with the rear (Carrera) or four-wheel drive (Carrera 4). 1996 was remembered in the Porsche tradition, stronger and higher quality vehicles to designate an additional S. Even with these vehicles, the customer was between the rear (Carrera S) or all-wheel drive (Carrera 4S) choose. The engine in line with 210 kW (285 hp) standard Carrera models. The car had but four inches wider body of the turbo and its stronger brakes.

Traditionally, the most powerful model of a 911 series is equipped with a turbo engine. The 993 makes the Turbo 300 kW (408 hp) and exceed the first time as a production model since the Porsche 959, the 400-hp mark. The average fuel consumption remains moderate for turbocharged engines at about 13.2 l/100 km. The engine is equipped with two turbochargers (Bi-Turbo), together with charge air coolers. Located under the fixed rear wing, which lifts the appearance of the other Turbo 993ern conceal them entirely the view of the engine.

For customers who want to make their Porsche on the track more than on public roads, brought out the models Porsche Carrera RS and 911 GT2. Both vehicles are lighter than the standard models and have a comparatively higher engine performance. The Carrera RS has an engine with 3.8 liter displacement and 221 kW, without charge, while the GT2 as the turbo has two turbochargers.