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1996 Porsche 911 (993) 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 cover
• Wind deflector
• Hardback sports seats
• Electric Windows
• Fitted Mats
• Clarion CD player
• Four-spoke leather steering wheel
• Air-conditioning
• Headlight powerwash
• 17-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 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 C2 Cab looks great and drives superbly. 35, 300 miles. With an extensive service history (just serviced) – available for immediate delivery.
