Type 993 Porsche 911

PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 1993-1998 PORSCHE 911 LE GUIDE DÉTAILLÉ TYPE 993 1993-1998

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Le guide détaillé de la Porsche 911 type 993 publié par Auto Forever couvre l’ensemble de sa carrière, qui a débuté en 1993 pour s’achever en 1998. La voiture y est présentée de manière complète en 11 chapitres, avec ses chiffres de production, mais aussi des anecdotes et des témoignages de propriétaires. Cet ouvrage de 180 pages contient 368 photos et illustrations. Le livre que vous tenez dans les mains est le cinquième guide Auto Forever, un projet lancé en avril 2015 qui ambitionne de couvrir la production automobile mondiale. Vous pourrez en découvrir plus en visitant le site auto-forever.com. Bonne lecture !

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www.auto-forever.com Foreword by an enthusiast

The last real 911

Like all 911 enthusiasts, I was somewhat apprehensive when the 993 came out, its internal name taken from the year of its launch: 1993. It’s true the first reactions were mixed. The direction taken for the styling of this new generation was the source of some disappointment. Even the most diehard Porsche fans had their doubts about the 993. It nonetheless allowed the company to attract new customers and get its sales back on track. Today, it enjoys unanimous approval in every respect: for its performance, its handling and its looks!

I remember falling in love with the 993 at the Paris Motor Show in 1994. The light green 993 Targa with matching alloy wheels displayed on Porsche’s stand immediately won me over. Little did I imagine at the time that one day I would be lucky enough to own a 993. Now, I have five of them in my garage. In 2013, my passion for the model prompted me to create the 93–64 Club, exclusively devoted to the 993 and 964, which share very similar engines.

To my mind, the 993 is a fantastic car, which takes the pleasure of driving to the highest level and represents a real therapy when times are hard. The 993 of my dreams would be a 993 Targa finished in Horizon Blue (a colour available on the 964) with the wider rear wheelarches from the Carrera S, the air intakes in the rear wings from the Turbo S and the 300bhp X51 engine mated to the short-ratio gearbox. It would be fitted with the exhaust tailpipes from the RS, a trip computer, sports seats with body-coloured backrest shells, aluminium-painted instrument dials, special Provence Blue leather trim and the Porsche Exclusive GPS console.

As you delve into this book, dear reader, you will discover every last detail of the Type 993 Porsche 911.

With a passion for all things 911 …

Yours truly,

Hervé Daudé

Founder of the 93–64 Club Foreword by an enthusiast Contents

6 1 BACKGROUND, DESIGN AND HISTORY

30 2 CHANGES DURING PRODUCTION: TIMELINE

46 3 THE DIFFERENT VERSIONS

60 4 SALES AND PRODUCTION STATISTICS

68 5 DETAILED PRESENTATION 68 Part 5.1 Bodywork and dimensions 82 Part 5.2 Technical specifications 90 Part 5.3 Technical innovations 92 Part 5.4 List of engines available 98 Part 5.5 Standard equipment, options and accessories 112 Part 5.6 Road and steering wheels 116 Part 5.7 Paint and trim: colours and materials

124 6 CAREER IN MOTORSPORT

136 7 SPIN-OFFS FROM THE MODEL

144 8 STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

146 9 IDENTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

152 10 ROAD TEST FIGURES AND COMPETITORS AT THE TIME

158 11 OWNERS’ ACCOUNTS 158 Part 11.1 Franck's 911 Carrera K2 Motorsport 160 Part 11.2 Claude 's 911 Carrera cabriolet 162 Part 11.3 Hervé 's 911 Targa 164 Part 11.4 Jonathan's 911 Turbo

166 APPENDICES: LIST OF OPTION CODES

171 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY BACKGROUND, DESIGN 1 AND HISTORY Since 1963, Porsche and the 911 GRANDEUR AND DECADENCE have, more often than not, Founded in 1948, Porsche unveiled the 901, its second meant one and the same thing. production model and successor to the 356, at the Frankfurt The fourth generation of this iconic Motor Show in 1963. As Peugeot had reserved the right to model, the 993 pulled the company use three-digit model numbers with a zero in the middle, the out of the rut it had been in since 901 became the 911 and began its career in May 1964. The new Porsche, designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the end of the 1980s. known as ‘Butzi’, the grandson of the company’s founder, quickly became an icon and won over an ever-growing number of enthusiasts, who were attracted by this sports car which could be used every day. For the 1974 model year, the G-series (the second generation of the 911) had to comply with the stringent safety and emissions regulations imposed in the United States, the company’s largest market. Porsche planned to retire the 911 at the end of the 1970s and replace it with the more modern 928 with its front- mounted V8 engine. The 911 nonetheless remained in the ID CARD company’s range, saved by the reactions of its customers, Start: 08/1993 who were attached to its traditional rear-engined layout End: 05/1998 and air-cooled engine, features already present on the 356, Platform: an evolution of the 964, the first car launched by Ferdinand Porsche. His son, Ferry itself inherited from the original Porsche, ran the family business until 1972, when he handed 911 in 1963, with new rear over the reins to Ernst Fuhrmann, who took the decision subframe and suspension to discontinue the 911. Peter Schutz in turn succeeded him Designer: Tony Hatter, Porsche in 1981. Schutz had the job of sorting out the company’s Design Centre difficult financial situation, following the recession caused by the second oil crisis.

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7 Background, design and history CHANGES DURING PRODUCTION: 2 TIMELINE Date Model year Events Description The first photographs of the new 911 appear in the press, together with some information relating to the car's safety features (new rear axle, July 1993 1994 MY Announcement new bodyshell reinforcements, twin airbags, new fifth-generation ABS) and its more powerful engine (272bhp vs 250bhp on the 964), mated to a six-speed manual or improved Tiptronic gearbox. Start of August 1993 Series production of the Type 993 911 begins on 11 August. production Sept 1993 R SERIES (Frankfurt 1994 MY World première The fourth-generation 911 is revealed to the public. Motor Show) November Sales begin In Europe, sales begin symbolically on 9 November (9/11/1993). 1993 January 1994 The new Cabriolet goes on the show circuit during the first half of January, (Detroit Auto World première when it is shown at Detroit, Los Angeles and Brussels. Show) • New wheel hubs March 1994 Improvements • Improved hydraulic brake system and better-quality brake pads • New option: preparation for car phone installation

April 1994 Sales begin In Europe, the 911 Cabriolet embarks on its career.

N.B. At Porsche, a letter is assigned to each model year, running from August to July each year. For example, the 1994 model year starts in August 1993 and finishes in July 1994, and is identified by the letter R. The relationship between letters and model years is as follows: R = 1994; S = 1995; T = 1996; V = 1997; W = 1998.

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PORSCHE 911 TYPE993 THE DETAILED GUIDE CHAPTER 3 49 The different versions DETAILED 5 PRESENTATION 5.1 Bodywork and dimensions

Body style Two-door coupé (1) Two-door cabriolet

Number of seats 2+2 (2) 2+2 Carrera RS and GT2: 2 seats (3) Wheelbase 89.4in; Carrera RS: 89.9in 89.4in Overall length 167.1in; US: 167.7in 167.1in; US: 167.7in Overall width • 68.3in 68.3in • 70.7in (Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Turbo and Turbo S) • 73.0in (GT2) Height (unladen) • 51.2in • 51.2in • 51.8in (US: all versions with or without sports • 51.8in (US) suspension) • 50.6in (lowered suspension 033, not available in US) • 50.6in (Carrera S and 4S, Turbo, Turbo S and with options 030 or 033) • 50.0in (Carrera RS and GT2) Track (front) • 55.3in (with 16 or 17in wheels) • 55.3in (with 16 or 17in wheels) • 55.55in (with 18in wheels) • 55.55in (with 18in wheels from August 1997) • 55.63in (Carrera RS); 57.2in (GT2) Track (rear) • 56.9in (16 or 17in wheels with 70mm offset) • 56.9in (16 or 17in wheels with 70mm offset) • 58.0in (17in wheels with 55mm offset from August 1994) • 58.0in (17in wheels with 55mm offset from August • 57.24in (18in wheels from August 1995) 1994) • 57.16in (Carrera RS) • 57.24in (18in wheels from August 1997) • 59.2in (Carrera S with 18in wheels, Carrera 4S, Turbo and Turbo S) • 60.0in (Carrera 4S, Turbo and Turbo S with winter tyres, requiring fitment of 17in wheels with 30mm offset) • 60.5in (Carrera S with 17in wheels with 55mm offset and 31mm spacers) • 60.6in (GT2)

(1) Including Targa. (2) With option 419, the rear seats could be deleted and replaced by a compartment to store luggage. (3) In Japan, the Carrera RS retained the rear seats.

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50.0-51.8 CHAPTER 5 5.1 PART 69 Detailed presentation CAREER IN 6MOTORSPORT

Like any good sports car, the 993, the fourth generation 911, enjoyed an intense career in competition that started when the Cup version of the model was presented. This was designed for single-make races, a tradition which had begun with the 944 Turbo Cup in 1986. The 993’s career stepped up a notch in 1995 with the introduction of the Carrera RS Clubsport, an evolution of the Cup version, and the arrival of the RSR and GT2, which were developed to compete in GT championships of all types throughout the world. In a fresh bid to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 1996 Porsche introduced the 911 GT1, which was related to the 993. Finally, the 993 was entered privately in the Targa Tasmania, an Australian rally, and in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

The appearance of the 1994 Cup model (left) changed from 1995, when it adopted the looks of the Carrera RS Clubsport (centre and right). © Porsche AG

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