Vehicle Description
1996 Porsche 993 Cabriolet VIN WP0CA2995TS340373
Completed September 1995 for the model year 1996
Three owners, low miles, well maintained and cared. Finish in a
beautiful color combination Schwarz Black with Tan interior. The
993 models are the last of the air-cooled and of the hand-built
Porsches! 3.6-liter (286HP) engine, manual 6-speed transmission &
four wheel disc brakes. Recently serviced with new Continental
Extreme tires. Excellent overall condition and ready to enjoy.
Options include:
Code Option Description
220 Locking differential
224 Active Brake Differential
233 Original tires, Pirelli
398 17 " 5-Spoke Wheels (P205/50ZR17 front, P225/40ZR17 rear) 1996
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437 Comfort seat left
438 Comfort seat right
445 Wheel Rim Caps with Porsche Crest
454 Automatic speed control
490 Hi-Fi sound system
688 Radio cd CDR210
C02 Equipped with catalytic converter
The Porsche 993 is the internal designation for the Porsche 911
model manufactured and sold between January 1994 and early 1998
(model years 1995-1998 in the United States), replacing the 964.
Its discontinuation marked the end of air-cooled Porsches, with the
993 being the last air-cooled 911.
The 993 was much improved over, and quite different from its
predecessor. According to Porsche, every part of the car was
designed from the ground up, including the engine and only 20% of
its parts were carried over from the previous generation. Porsche
refers to the 993 as "a significant advance, not just from a
technical, but also a visual perspective." Porsche's engineers
devised a new light-alloy subframe with coil and wishbone
suspension (an all-new multi-link system), putting behind the
previous lift-off oversteer and making significant progress with
the engine and handling, creating a more civilized car overall
providing an improved driving experience. The 993 was also the
first 911 to receive a six-speed transmission.
The 993 had several variants, as its predecessors, varying in body
style, engines, drivetrains, and included equipment. Power was
increased by the addition of the VarioRam system, which added
additional power, particularly in the mid-range, and also resulted
in a more throttle noise at higher revs; as a consequence, resulted
in a 15% increase in power over its predecessor.
The 993 generation of the 911 is often referred to as the best and
most desirable of the 911 series, not only because of its beauty
but also because of its great performance, even by modern
standards. The 993 is quoted as "the last complete 'modern
classic'"; "the 993 was and forever will be that last fresh breath
of air that Porsche gave the world; elegance and muscle all in one
package." The book "Porsche 993 - Essential Companion" refers to
the 993 as the "King of Porsche," and it is generally acknowledged
as "The purists' Holy Grail."
In its April 12, 2017 article entitled "The Porsche 993 Actually
Lives up to the Hype," Road & Track writes that the 993 is
"something truly special," with "a combination of old-school feel
and modern usability that isn't found in many other cars," with
"great steering, great brakes, and a wonderfully composed package."
It also states that "The 993 is also beautifully built - it's a
relic from the time when Porsche didn't cut corners anywhere.
