PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 1993-1998 PORSCHE 911 LE GUIDE DÉTAILLÉ TYPE 993 1993-1998 Vous rêvez d’une Porsche 911 type 993 : voici toute l’information que vous cherchez. THELE GUIDE DETAILED DÉTAILLÉ GUIDE Vous êtes amateurs de la Porsche 911 type 993 : 1993-1998 connaissez-vous vraiment tout sur cette voiture ? PORSCHE TYPE 911 993 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 ! L’AUTEUR Laurent Pennequin « Passionné d’automobile depuis l’enfance, la découverte d’un numéro Spécial Salon de l’Auto-Journal avec toutes les voitures du monde m’a fasciné. Depuis, j’ai voulu chaque année connaître et découvrir toutes les voitures du monde. Cette soif de connaissances sur l’ensemble des LE GUIDE DÉTAILLÉ automobiles imaginées, conçues et produites par tant de personnes, constitue le centre de ma passion pour l’automobile. J’espère que vous prendrez autant de plaisir à découvrir les voitures présentées dans ce livre, que j’en ai eu à chercher, rassembler et publier ces informations. » ISBN 978-2-9561862-4-3 • 39 € TTC 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. 6 PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 THE DETAILED GUIDE CHAPTER 1 This 1972 model year 911 E 2.4 is one of the last history versions of the final generation of the 911, presented in 1963. © Porsche AG Introduced in 1973, the G-series 911 Background, design and design Background, could be seen as a continuation of the original model. The six-cylinder boxer engine had nonetheless increased in capacity from 2.0 to 3.0 litres by the time of this 1982 model year 911 SC. © Porsche AG Although the design of the third generation evolved only slightly, the 964 represented a major transformation of the 911, with the advent of a new 3.6-litre engine and four-wheel drive. © Porsche AG PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 THE DETAILED GUIDE 7 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. 30 PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 THE DETAILED GUIDE CHAPTER 2 This is the first picture presenting the 993. It shows a Polar Silver car, equipped with 17in Cup wheels and a timeline sunroof, and also a body-colour spoiler at the top of the rear screen, which was only fitted as standard, however, from 1995. © Porsche AG Changes during production : production during Changes First shown in January 1994, this 911 Cabriolet has 17in Cup wheels. © Archives of the Musée National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse (France) PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 THE DETAILED GUIDE 31 THE DIFFERENT VERSIONS CHAPTER 3 911 Carrera – 1993–1995 – 272bhp – Speed Yellow © Porsche AG 911 Carrera Cabriolet – 1994–1995 – 272bhp – Iris Blue © Porsche AG 911 Carrera 4 – 1994–1995 – 272bhp – Guards Red © Porsche AG 48 PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 THE DETAILED GUIDE CHAPTER 3 versions 911 Carrera Coupé and Cabriolet – 1995–1997 – 285bhp – Arctic Silver © Porsche AG The different The 911 Targa 1995–1998 – 285bhp – Turquoise metallic © Porsche AG 911 Carrera