Description
The Carrera S models were launched for the 1996 model year and featured the powerful 285bhp Varioram engine, they were fitted with the wide body of the Turbo model together with a lowered chassis which gave them a very aggressive stance.
The 993 C2S is arguably the most desirable of the normally aspirated 993’s and was available with manual or switchable Tiptronic transmission, with the later being more popular when new.
This example was collected from the factory at Stuttgart by its first owner in January 1997 and finished in arena red metallic with savanna interior. It was specified from new as a UK C16 RHD and also came with a list of desirable factory fitted options listed below.
437: 8 way electric comfort seat left
139: Seat heating left
438: 8 way electric comfort seat right
340: Seat heating right
513: Lumber support right
573: Automatic air conditioning
454: Cruise control
324: CR210 Porsche head unit by Becker
680: Digital Sound processing audio system
490: Sound system
659: on board computer
249: Switchable Tiptronic transmission
432: Steering wheel fitted with Tiptronic control
650: Electric sunroof
408: 18” technology wheels
602: High level brake light
425: Rear wiper
567: Top tint windscreen
It has often been quoted that the 993 was the car that nearly broke Porsche financially because it was over-engineered and expensive to produce. Today that translates into the most extensively developed air-cooled cars produced by the factory and built to last.
When you first see this example, you will find it hard to believe how far it has travelled in its 23 years. It is still in excellent condition, free from the rattles and squeaks that trouble later mass-produced cars and feels more 40, 000 miles on the road than the near 140, 000 miles recorded. It has been owned by its last keeper since 2011, has been meticulously maintained predominantly by OPCs throughout its life and unlike many 993s that we see, it sailed through our pre-purchase inspection with minimal points to rectify before being sold.
Purists will argue that these cars should have a manual gearbox, but anyone who lives inside the M25 will definitely find this car more appealing. The switchable gearbox operated from the steering wheel allows for spirited driving when allowed, whilst the fully automatic mode suits more typical driving found on your average city ring road at rush hour.
This is a 993 that can still be used guilt free as intended, with the added cache of being the desirable C2S variant. Low mileage 993C2S models can command over twice the price being asked for this car, making it an attractive proposition for the enthusiast.
Service History:
22. 12. 1997: 7, 324 miles Dick Lovett Porsche (OPC)
02. 02. 1999: 21, 459 miles Arlington Porsche (OPC)
09. 08. 1999: 33, 914 miles Arlington Porsche
11. 01. 1999: 43, 210 miles Arlington Porsche
12. 01. 2001: 55, 246 miles Arlington Porsche
14. 03. 2002: 63, 160 miles Camtune (Porsche Specialist)
05. 11. 2002: 70, 380 miles Camtune
16. 09. 2003: 80, 320 miles Porsche Centre Tonbridge (OPC)
30. 06. 2007: 110, 610 miles Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield (OPC)
15. 07. 2008: 115, 432 miles Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield
05. 05. 2009: 118, 323 miles Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield
26. 05. 2010: 122, 119 miles Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield
24. 05. 2011: 123, 940 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow (OPC)
22. 05. 2012: 128, 746 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
25. 05. 2013: 131, 148 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
23. 04. 2014: 132, 798 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
15. 05. 2015: 133, 757 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
24. 05. 2016: 134, 452 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
24. 05. 2017: 136, 587 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
24. 05. 2016: 134, 452 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
24. 05. 2017: 136, 587 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
20. 05. 2017: 138, 949 miles Porsche Centre Wilmslow
2020: Car will be fully serviced by Paul Stephens when sold
