The fastest accelerating and braking production car in the world in 1996!
Last of the air cooled Porsches
993 Turbo Background
The 993 Turbo featured a new turbocharged engine displacing 3.6 liters. Twin turbochargers and air-to-air intercoolers, electronic engine management, redesigned cylinder heads and other modified engine internals. The electronic engine management helped the Turbo to achieve fuel efficiency far superior to any of the previous production Turbos. In connection with two catalytic converters and an on-board-diagnostics-system including four oxygen-sensors, it also made the 993 Turbo the cleanest. The Turbo's bodywork differs from the Carrera body by widened rear wheel arches (approximately 6 cm), redesigned front and rear bumpers, and a fixed rear wing housing the intercoolers. New 18-inch alloy wheels with weight-reducing hollow spokes were fitted. One of the changes in the 993 over preceding 911s is the implementation of an all-alloy multi-arm rear suspension attached to an all-alloy subframe creating the best handling Porsche to date.
The 993 turbo was the fastest production car in the world when it was produced as well as the fastest stopping; 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds, and stopping from 60 mph (97 km/h) to 0 in 2.3 seconds! 3741 cars were produced in 1996 with only 1357 imported to the US and Canada.
Engine:
Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder; SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder; lightweight aluminum-alloy block, heads and pistons
Displacement: 3.6L. or 3,600cc
Horsepower: 400@5,750 rpm
Torque: 400 lb-ft @4,500 rpm
Fuel system: Motronic electronic fuel injection and single-plug ignition with knock control
Induction: Twin intercooled turbochargers
Drivetrain:
Full-time all-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, ABD traction system, 6 speed manual
Brakes and Wheels:
Dual-circuit, vented and cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum-alloy calipers, ABS-5
Cast alloy, 8Jx18 front, 10Jx18 rear wheels
Performance:
0-60mph: 3.9 seconds
0-1/4 mile: 12.5s @ 112 mph
Top Speed: 180 mph
This Turbo has only been driven 2765 miles in the past thirteen years! It was special ordered in “paint to match” Polar Silver, with FULL black leather interior, sunroof, and “werks” center console.
Shortly after the first owner (a wealthy Virginia attorney) took delivery the car was involved in an accident. There was damage to the top of the two front fenders and right rear quarter panel. He could not agree with the insurance company on how the car was to be repaired. The fenders could have easily been metal finished but he insisted that they be replaced. In the end he accepted a cash settlement from the insurance company.
The car was sold to its second owner who sent it to one of the Northeast’s most reputable restoration companies for the repair work. With over 30 years of experience restoring Porsches and other high-end collectable cars, the 993 was in excellent hands.
The shop owner has confirmed that the car suffered minor to moderate damage (no structural damage) in the accident and that the damage was easily repairable (photographs are available upon request). The bodywork was done to a very high standard and the paint was perfectly matched and applied to a concours standard. The original under hood paper sticker and door jam stickers are still on the car illustrating just how minimal the repairs were. When finished the shop owner said it was in “absolutely perfect shape”.
Recently new Michelin Pilot Sport tires were installed and a full service performed. This car is absolutely stunning and is cosmetically and mechanically like NEW. Bruce Canepa has personally driven the car and says it is “fabulous”!
