1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Last of the air-cooled 911s and a highly coveted modern classic
Iris Blue with Grey Marble leather upholstery, Blue Roof.
1 of 129 UK-supplied cars fitted with the more powerful Varioram engine and six-speed manual transmission.
Delivered 31.03.96 to Lancaster Porsche Cambridge
Factory Options:
Dark Blue hood (electrically operated)Dark Blue coverWind deflectorHardback sports seatsElectric WindowsFitted MatsClarion CD playerFour-spoke leather steering wheelAir-conditioningHeadlight powerwash17-inch alloy wheels
To purists, the 993 marked the end of the original 911 sports car lineage. In terms of old-school charm, the 993 delivers in spades. Air cooling helps its flat-six engine sound distinctive and retro (and can be enjoyed to an even greater degree in a Cabriolet model).
The 993-series was introduced in September 1993 and was a quantifiable improvement in terms of handling, ride quality and refinement. The newcomer featured a monocoque bodyshell that was some twenty percent stiffer than that of the outgoing 964 series plus more planted multi-link rear suspension.
Further benefiting from power-assisted rack and pinion steering and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, the 993 was powered by a reworked 3.6 litre flat-six engine allied to six-speed manual or semi-automatic Tiptronic transmission.
With some 272bhp and 243lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and 167mph. Debuting in March 1994, the Cabriolet version boasted a specially reinforced windscreen and snug electrically-operated canvas hood. Updated alongside its coupe and targa siblings, the soft-top gained electrical operation for the 1996-model year (August 1995 onwards). Developing an extra 13bhp and 8lbft of torque thanks to its improved volumetric efficiency, the revised unit gave a small but welcome boost to performance. For many the last ‘true’ 911, the 993 made way for the water-cooled 996 in 1998.
Finished in Iris Blue with Grey Marble leather upholstery, this particular example is understood to be 1 of just 129 UK-supplied 993 Carrera Cabriolets to feature the more powerful Varioram engine and six-speed manual transmission.
Spec’d from the factory with an electric hood with Dark Blue cover, wind deflector, Clarion CD player, four-spoke leather steering wheel, air-conditioning, headlight powerwash, hardback sports seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, Porsche fitted carpet mats and electric windows,
This fantastic Porsche 993 Carrera Cabriolet looks great and drives superbly. With an extensive service history (just serviced) – available for immediate delivery.
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