Porsche 911 Turbo (993)

 

The 993-gen Porsche 911 Turbo was produced from 1995 to 1998 and was the last of the air-cooled Porsche 911s. It has a twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six producing 402 horsepower, completing the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and capable of a top speed of roughly 180 mph. The 993 Turbo is the first 911 Turbo to have twin-turbocharging and all-wheel drive. It was also one of the first ever vehicles to use the OBD-II diagnostics system. The Porsche 911 Turbo 993 is paired to a six-speed manual. The Turbo model is distinguished aesthetically from other 993-gen 911 models by its wider rear wheel arches, larger brakes, and fixed rear wing resembling a whale tail. Some examples have cutouts between the front doors and rear wheel arches to allow for more air to cool down the engine so it doesn't overheat. Towards the end of the 993 generation's life cycle, Porsche introduced a limited production run of the Turbo S model, which benefits from a power boost and better performance over the standard Turbo model. A typical 993 Turbo on the resale market goes for around $140,000, while the 993 Turbo S can be valued up to as much as $1 million. The example above has been modified by Porsche tuning specialist Gemballa, so its power figures may be much more inflated than usual, but the vehicle still appears mostly stock. The Porsche 911 993 was replaced by the 996 in 1999, in which the latter switched to water-cooled engines and took on a more modern design. Overall, the 993-gen Porsche 911 Turbo is an amazing sports car and one of the most sought-after Porsche models right now. It may not be the best 911 or Porsche model, but the 993 Turbo is certainly one of the coolest and most special of them all.