Simon Cars - Porsche 993

The final version of the 'original' Porsche 911 was the Type-993 produced from 1993 until 1998. Englishman Tony Hatter penned the the new 993 bodywork. Although resembling all the previous Porsche 911 models, it is said that it only shared the doors, engines and gearboxes of the outgoing Type-964. It is recognisable by its 'lay flat' headlamps, and now came as a 'Carrera' without stating whether 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive lay underneath. Coupe and Cabriolet models were available, and in 1996 a new Targa model was designed with a retractable glass roof in place of a removable roof panel that needed to be stored. New Targas were built first as cabriolets and then had the Targa roof added. The 993 Turbo was introduced in 1995 with a 3.6litre turbocharged engine and was the first all wheel drive Porsche turbo. The Turbo had widened wheel arches and a fixed rear wing that contained the intercooler, although this bodywork could be specified for lesser models, notably the Carrera 4S and Carrera S. The 993 was replaced by the Type-996 Porsche 911 that was an all-new car with a completely new body and new water-cooled engines.

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Porsche 993 Carrera - bonnet badge	Porsche 993 Carrera 4S - badge on rear engine cover	Porsche 993 Turbo - badge on rear engine cover	Porsche 911 1995 Carrera S - 993 model	Porsche 993 Carrera - headlamp
Porsche 911 1995 Carrera S - 993 model. The new smooth rear end held a 3.6litre engine, and all the 993s had a 6-speed gearbox as standard.	Porsche 993 Carrrera Cabriolet. The 993 body was given to the Porsche 911 in 1993, and used a 3.6litre engine. The standard version was the 'Carrrera' and there was an optional 'Carrrera 4' 4WD version. The Cabriolet was launched in 1995.	Porsche 911 1995 Carrera S. The Carrera S had the wider Turbo body and Tiptronic clutchless gearbox.	Porsche 993 Carrera 4S. The 993 bodied 811 was introduced in 1993 as 'Carerra' or 4WD 'Carerra 4' versions. The 'Carrera 4S' was introduced in 1996 with 4WD and all the bodywork of the Turbo model, but without turbocharges	Porsche 993 Carrera 4S. The 993 bodied 811 was introduced in 1993 as 'Carerra' or 4WD 'Carerra 4' versions. The 'Carrera 4S' was introduced in 1996 with 4WD and all the bodywork of the Turbo model, but without turbocharges
Porsche 993 Carrera Targa. The Targa version did not appear until 1996 and was completely different to previous Targas. This Targa begins life with a cabriolet bodyshell and then the Targa roof which consists of 3 sliding glass panels is bolted on.	Porsche 993 Carrera Targa, introduced in 1996 and having a roof made up of 3 glass panels which slide to give a Targa opening. The car shown has optional 17" Cup wheels, and extra body kit	Porsche 993 Turbo. Launched in 1995 with twin turbochargers, this Porsche 911 was one of the fastest cars in the world at the time, and said to be both the fastest stopping car, and to have a very clean engine.	Porsche 993 Turbo. Introduced in 1996, The 911 Turbo (993) had a 3.6litre boxer 6 engine with twin KKK Turbochargers to give 408bhp. It was 4-wheel drive.	Porsche 993 Carrrera Cabriolet. The Cabriolet was launched in 1995.
	Porsche 911 1985 Carrera S. The 993 was launched for the 1995 model year (late 1994). The 'Carrera S' version was given the wider body of the 993 Porsche Turbo and the normal 285bhp 3.6 engine in place of the Turbo's 400bhp unit.	Porsche 993 Carrera Targa	Porsche 911 1963-89