TOTAL 911 VERDICT

The most technologically evolved air-cooled

911, aesthetically the 993 is further enhanced by that wide body, which emphasises its striking profile and rear three-quarter aspects – especially without the Turbo spoiler. The wide body cars are the most aspirational 993s, purchased above all for their looks. At 1,400kg, the weight penalty over the narrow-bodied car is negligible and Porsche performance data indicates the only loss was 3mph from top speed.

Jonathan Leach adds, “The 993 2S is not just special, it is a very usable sports car. You can drive it to the limit of its performance.” Still relatively lowprofile compared with more famous or exotic 911s, the 993 Carrera S offers the discerning enthusiast a driver-focused, potentially better-handling 993 which is also a discreetly exclusive 911 and of course, the pinnacle of the air-cooled Porsche.