What makes the Porsche 993 911 so desirable?
Especially the air-cooled Porsche 911. So much so, that restomodding the vintage sports car has become a high-profile business. But, although the earliest ones are the most valuable, it’s the last air-cooled model, the Porsche 993 911, that’s arguably held in the highest regard. Why is the Porsche 993 911 considered to be the best?
What’s the average price of a Porsche 993?
Admittedly, other 1995-1998 Porsche 993 911 models don’t command prices nearly that high. In fact, Hagerty reports the model is undergoing a slight price slump, due to poor auction performance. You can pick up a well-maintained example for as little as $45,000. Though on BaT, the average price is closer to $60,000.
Where can I buy a Porsche 993 Carrera?
At Classic Driver, we offer a worldwide selection of Porsche 911 / 993 Carreras for sale. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage – to help find your dream Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera.
Why did Porsche change the suspension on the 993?
The new suspension improved handling, making it more direct, more stable, and helping to reduce the tendency to oversteer if the throttle was lifted during hard cornering, a trait of earlier 911s. It also reduced interior noise and improved ride quality.
When did the Porsche 993 series come out?
From 1995 to 1998 the Porsche 911 was known internally as the 993 chassis. It was launched in Europe for the 1993 model year, but DOT regulations kept it from us for 2 years. We’re going to cover these cars a bit differently than we have for other brands, mainly because the 993 series has many changes and variants in its limited run.
At Classic Driver, we offer a worldwide selection of Porsche 911 / 993 Carreras for sale. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage – to help find your dream Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera.
Which is better Porsche 993 or Porsche 911?
Although almost completely restyled when compared to the classic 911 and offering a wide array of modern features including much better performance, the 993 was also signifying the end of an era for the carmaker in Zuffenhausen.
The new suspension improved handling, making it more direct, more stable, and helping to reduce the tendency to oversteer if the throttle was lifted during hard cornering, a trait of earlier 911s. It also reduced interior noise and improved ride quality.