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Made from 1994 to 1998, the 993 Series is considered by many Porschephiles to be the most refined and beautiful of all 911s, a topic of some debate for those attracted to the curvaceous front fenders of the original model. The 993 signaled a triumphant finale for the air-and-oil-cooled version of the car. Time, as they say, marches on, with tightening emissions restrictions, fuel economy, and noise and safety regulations spelling the end. In 1999, the 993 passed the torch to the next 911, the water-cooled 996 series. Those cars improved on their predecessors’ power and performance capabilities, but it was the pure spirit of air-cooled cars like the 993 that continues to win the hearts of 911 lovers today.
While North America got some interesting 993 model variants, including the ultra-rare Turbo S, it’s the Turbo, made in 1996 and 1997 (both years share identical specs), that’s the one within grasp of committed collectors. That car offers superb performance from a 3.6-liter, twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that develops 408 hp at 5,750 rpm, and 398 ft lbs of torque at 4,500 rpm.
It weighs about 3,300 pounds, which is anorexic by current standards, and with all-wheel drive, it moves from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, while its top speed is rated at 180 mph. Although its performance specs are not blistering numbers today, the 993-series 911 Turbo was one of the most capable—surely most civilized and fun to drive—sports cars of its time.
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