Porsche 911 (993)
1994–1998 · Porsche 911 (993) — Sports Car, Flat-6, designed by Tony Hatter.
The Story
The 993 is the last air-cooled 911 — and, to a great many enthusiasts, the most beautiful. Built from 1994 to 1998, it was a comprehensive reinvention of the air-cooled formula: a new multi-link rear suspension finally tamed the old 911’s lift-off twitchiness, the body (Tony Hatter’s, under Harm Lagaaij) smoothed the classic shape into something sleeker and more modern without losing an ounce of 911-ness, and the 3.6-litre flat-six gained Varioram (285 hp). It is the bridge between the raw analog 911 and the water-cooled modern era — and because it’s the last of the air-cooled cars, it carries a blanket blue-chip premium across every variant.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Tony Hatter
Hatter moved from Opel to Porsche in 1986 and, under Lagaaij, penned the 993 — widely regarded as one of the most beautiful 911s. He remained a long-serving Porsche exterior designer across the GT1, Cayman and special-edition projects.
Studio Motors POV
The last air-cooled 911 and, for many, the prettiest — the perfect bridge between analog soul and modern usability. A clean, original 993 (a wide-body S if you can) is a blue-chip every collection wants.
The Engine
Air-cooled flat-six
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About 911 (993)
Worth Knowing About the 911 (993)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) The 993 introduced the 911's first multi-link rear suspension — the single biggest reason it drives so much better than every air-cooled 911 before it. 2) It's the last air-cooled 911 — a status that gives even base Carreras a collector premium the water-cooled 996 that followed never enjoyed. 3) The wide-body Carrera S / Carrera 4S wear the Turbo's bodyshell without the turbos — the coveted 'Turbo-look.'
5 Fast Facts
- • 1994–1998 — the LAST air-cooled 911. • 3.6L air-cooled flat-six; Varioram 285 hp (early cars 272). • The first 911 with multi-link rear suspension. • Designed by Tony Hatter (under Harm Lagaaij) — 'arguably the prettiest 911.' • A blanket blue-chip: clean cars climbing, wide-body S models at a premium.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no single documented/citable celebrity owner verified here for the base 993 generation. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The wide-body Carrera S / 4S command the premium (Turbo looks, no turbos); Varioram (1996-on, 285 hp) over early 272-hp cars; manual over Tiptronic. Check for accident/rust history and oil leaks; the last-air-cooled premium means even tidy Carreras aren’t cheap. Originality and history drive value across the board.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 911 (993)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 1994–1998
- Units built
- whole 993 generation ~68,029 (Carrera S ~3,714; Carrera 4S ~6,948)
- Variants
- Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa (glass roof), Cabriolet
- Engine layout
- Rear
- Engine
- Flat-6
- Engine family
- Air-cooled flat-six
- Displacement
- 3.6L / 3600 cc
- Power
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 251 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 5.3 s
- Top speed
- 171 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 205 hp/tonne · 10.8 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual / Tiptronic S
- Drivetrain
- RWD (Carrera S); AWD (Carrera 4S) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3064 lb
Questions
911 (993) FAQ
Why is the Porsche 993 called the last air-cooled 911?
The 993 (1994-1998) was the final 911 generation to use an air-cooled flat-six engine, a technology that had defined every 911 since 1963. Its successor, the 996, switched to water cooling. The 993’s air-cooled status has made standard 993 examples especially prized in current classic-Porsche markets versus later water-cooled equivalents.
What engine does the Porsche 993 Carrera S use?
The 993 Carrera S uses an M64/21 3.6-litre naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six producing 285 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed manual or Tiptronic S, driving the rear wheels in a wide-body configuration derived from the 993 Turbo. (The 993 Turbo-spec brake/suspension package was reserved for the Carrera 4S, not the RWD Carrera S.)
What is a Porsche 993 Carrera S worth today?
The 993 Carrera S averages approximately $160,000 in 2025-2026 markets, with the wide-body S commanding a premium over the standard Carrera. Manual coupes in excellent condition command the highest values. Note: 993 Carrera S Cabriolets are rare Porsche Exclusive / special-order cars, not a standard production body style.
How does the 993 differ from the 964 it replaced?
The 993 (1994-1998) introduced a new multi-link rear suspension replacing the 964’s semi-trailing arms, dramatically improving handling stability and eliminating the snap oversteer tendency of earlier 911s. The engine was revised for better refinement, and the body received updated styling. The 993 is widely regarded as the most resolved and satisfying air-cooled 911 to drive quickly; the 964 is considered the rawer, more characterful predecessor.
Can I buy or finance a Porsche 993 through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist lenders can structure financing on these blue-chip last air-cooled 911s.
The Porsche Lineup
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911 Turbo (964) ’90911 Carrera RS (964) ’91968 ’92911 (993) ’94911 Carrera RS (993) ’95911 Turbo (993) ’95911 GT2 (993) ’95Boxster (986) ’96911 (996) ’97911 GT3 (996) ’99
911 Turbo (996) ’00911 GT2 (996) ’01Cayenne (955) ’02911 (997) ’04Boxster / Cayman (987) ’04Carrera GT ’04911 Turbo (997) ’06911 GT3 (997) ’06911 GT3 RS (997) ’06911 GT2 (997) ’07911 Sport Classic (997) ’09Panamera (970) ’09
911 GT2 RS (997) ’10911 Speedster (997) ’10Cayenne (958) ’10911 (991.1) ’11Boxster / Cayman (981) ’12911 Turbo (991) ’13911 GT3 (991) ’13918 Spyder ’13Macan (95B) ’14911 GT3 RS (991) ’15Cayman GT4 / Boxster Spyder (981) ’15911 (991.2) ’16911 R (991) ’16718 Cayman / Boxster (982) ’16911 GT2 RS (991) ’17Panamera (971) ’17Cayenne (9Y0) ’17911 Speedster (991) ’19911 (992.1) ’19718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982) ’19Taycan ’19
911 Turbo (992) ’20911 GT3 (992) ’21Cayenne Turbo GT (9Y0) ’21911 Dakar (992) ’22911 GT3 RS (992) ’22911 Sport Classic (992) ’22718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982) ’22911 S/T (992) ’23911 (992.2) ’24911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid (992.2) ’24Panamera (972) ’24Macan Electric ’24
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