Verdict
A
← Porsche 911 · 1994-1998 · 993
Porsche 911 993
Headline trim: Carrera S 3.6 — 282 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.
BHP
282 bhp
0–60
5.4 s
Top speed
168 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$44,000-$114,000
Strengths
- Last air-cooled 911
- M64 flat-six
- Multi-link rear suspension
Weaknesses
- Air-cooled service cost
- Tiptronic mechatronic
- Collectability lifts price
Notable tech
- 993 platform
- M64 air-cooled flat-six 3.6
- 6MT / Tiptronic 4-speed
- RWD / AWD (Carrera 4 / 4S)
- Multi-link rear (vs trailing arm)
Common issues
- Air-cooled service
- Top engine mount
- Tiptronic
- Collectability cost
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 993's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Carrera 3.6
BHP268
Torque331 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT
Carrera S 3.6
BHP282
Torque340 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT
Carrera 4 3.6
BHP268
Torque331 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT
Carrera 4S 3.6
BHP282
Torque340 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 4AT