The 993 variant of the famed 911 is not only the last Air-Cooled
design by Porsche, but also widely regarded as the best and purest
911 ever made. Sought after by collectors, pristine 993's are few
and far between, especially the more desirable 1997 Model Year
Series 2.
Presented here is an absolutely pristine 1997 993 Carrera 2
Cabriolet. Finished in rare Slate Gray Metallic, this 993 is
complete with its original COA, two keys, books, tools and
extensive service and maintenance records back to day one. This is
a 3 Owner car with a Clean Carfax that has spent its entire life in
California and has been meticulously kept and maintained. Detailed
regularly this is an excellent example that will not
disappoint.
Well equipped with the following factory options:
- 6 Disc Remote CD Changer - HiFi Sound Package - Rim Caps with
Porsche Crest - 17" Wheels with Cup Design - Heated Front Seat
Package - Porsche Wind Stop Deflector - Porsche Floor Mats - Black
- Lumbar Support - Left - Continental Tires With just over 22,000
miles registered, this is an excellent opportunity to own one of
the most desirable collector grade vehicles made.
993 History:
The Porsche 911is a two-door, 2+2 high performance rear-engine
sports car made since 1963 by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. It
has a rear-mounted flat-six engine and all round independent
suspension. It has undergone continuous development, though the
basic concept has remained unchanged. The engines were air-cooled
until the introduction of the Type 996 in 1998, with the 993,
produced from 1994-1998 model years, being the last of the
air-cooled Porsche sports cars.
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-ranges, 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 external design of the Porsche 993, penned by English designer
Tony Hatter, retained the basic body shell architecture of the 964
and other earlier 911 models, but with revised exterior panels,
with much more flared wheel arches, a smoother front and rear
bumper design, an enlarged retractable rear wing and teardrop
mirrors.
The 993 was the first generation of the 911 to have a 6-speed
manual transmission included as standard; its predecessors had 4 or
5-speed transmissions. In virtually every situation, it was
possible to keep the engine at its best torque range above 4,500
rpm. Beginning with model year 1995, Porsche offered the Tiptronic
S with additional steering wheel mounted controls and refined
software for smoother, quicker shifts. The Tiptronic equipped cars
suffer as compared to the manual transmission equipped cars in both
acceleration and also top speed. Tiptronic cars also suffered a 55
lb (25 kg) weight penalty.
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