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[Blkboxster]

Originally Posted by Adam

That's the funny thing about 993's. The nice ones are selling for the same as 996 turbo. MMmmm..280hp or 415hp? Is the 993 worth it????

i thought it was 400hp???

[fragdude]

I'm pretty sure the 993 Turbo has 400 hp, there is also an "S" edition that is extremely rare that has a bit more though

[Blkboxster]

Originally Posted by fragdude

I'm pretty sure the 993 Turbo has 400 hp, there is also an "S" edition that is extremely rare that has a bit more though

yep thats what i thought, its a monster

Yes, the 993 Twin Turbo has 400 HP @ 5,750 rpm and 400 ft lb @ 4,500 rpm. The curb weight is 3,307 pounds.

The 993 Twin Turbo S has 424 HP. They only brought about 181 units to the USA.

Both cars are AWD- most people don't realize this.

Porsche brough about 1,200 993 Turbos into the USA in 1996 and about another 600 in 1997. There are right now only about 80-90 active cars for sale in the USA. The sad part is that the strength of the Euro has many of these cars going to over-seas buyers. So, there are becoming less and less cars available in the USA.

[Blkboxster]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Yes, the 993 Twin Turbo has 400 HP @ 5,750 rpm and 400 ft lb @ 4,500 rpm. The curb weight is 3,307 pounds.

The 993 Twin Turbo S has 424 HP. They only brought about 181 units to the USA.

Both cars are AWD- most people don't realize this.

Porsche brough about 1,200 993 Turbos into the USA in 1996 and about another 600 in 1997. There are right now only about 80-90 active cars for sale in the USA. The sad part is that the strength of the Euro has many of these cars going to over-seas buyers. So, there are becoming less and less cars available in the USA.

only a jump of 24hp, thats nothing, you have driven the 993 turbo right ? if so how was it

[fragdude]

I know the S also had some cosmetic changes like holes in the 3/4 panels for the intercoolers instead of them being ontop of the engine like in the regular car. But you know Porsche, they sometimes are quite modest about their performance figures and 24 extra hp from porsche can mean quite a difference if its in the right places...
That said, 993 turbo is one of my dream cars. I saw one last new years in Aspen, absolutely stunning.

[AUDIOGUY]

You know.. as nice as 993 s were, modern technology usually wins out. My next door neighbor has a 993. Ever since he has driven my car, he always says how he cant believe how nice it is and how nicely it drives. He feels his car is under powered and not nearly as balanced. I think if you are going to get one you should go for the Turbo, or first gen. C4S. Dont get me wrong, I love the look of the car and if I could afford an air cooled to add to the collection, I would in a minute.

By the way, my neighbor said the cost of ownership on his 993 is way higher than the 996 and 986s of today.

We need more money so that we dont have to make these kinds of decisions...
The only decision should be "What am I going to drive today?".

Originally Posted by fragdude

I know the S also had some cosmetic changes like holes in the 3/4 panels for the intercoolers instead of them being ontop of the engine like in the regular car.

Fragdude, actually the ducts built into the rear panels on the 993TTS are all "SHOW" and no "GO". They do absolutely nothing. They are not vented to the intercooler...not even to the rear brakes.

But, yes, they do look very cool!

On the 996TT and 997TT...that's a different story. They are functional beyond looks.

Originally Posted by fragdude

I know the S also had some cosmetic changes like holes in the 3/4 panels for the intercoolers instead of them being ontop of the engine like in the regular car. But you know Porsche, they sometimes are quite modest about their performance figures and 24 extra hp from porsche can mean quite a difference if its in the right places...
That said, 993 turbo is one of my dream cars. I saw one last new years in Aspen, absolutely stunning.

Better read this month's excellence first, finally someone told the truth about Porsche's superior mid engine platform. I like the 993 too, it's beautiful, but I think I would get the Cayman S instead.

Originally Posted by Blkboxster

only a jump of 24hp, thats nothing, you have driven the 993 turbo right ? if so how was it

When I was done (and still do) I looked like this guy:

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Blkboxster

i thought it was 400hp???

Yeah the 993 turbos have that much. I was referring to the NA 993's. The early ones had about 270 then the later "varioram" cars had about 280. I didn't know he was looking at 993 turbos. Those are big bucks.