In model year 1994, the 964 model line was replaced by the 993 model line. This was a significant advance, not just from a technical, but also a visual perspective.

The front wings of the 993 Carrera were wider and flatter. Because of the shorter luggage compartment lid, the black rubber lip forming the seam between the body and the front bumper on the G model and the 964 was omitted.
The rear wings were also widened and ran in a straighter line towards the rear with the higher-positioned tail lights.

The 993 was initially available as a Coupé and Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive. For model year 1995, there followed the all-wheel Carrera 4 and 911 Turbo versions with viscous multi-plate clutch and in model years 1996/97, the Carrera 4S and the Carrera S.

The Targa model produced as of MY 1996 featured a large, electrically adjustable sliding roof made of tinted laminated glass instead of the removable soft top for the first time. The existing roll-over bar could therefore be dispensed with.

The Carrera and Targa models were powered by a new 3.6-litre engine, which initially developed 272 hp and 285 hp as of MY 1996.

Model versions

  • 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1994–1995)

    Features

    Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Anodised black "Carrera" logo // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // Orange front and rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in Cup design // Brake callipers painted black // Exhaust system with two oval side tailpipes

    Cabriolet: Fabric hood with plastic rear window, fully automatic

  • 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (1995)

    Features

    Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Silver-coloured "Carrera 4" logo // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // White direction indicators at front, red at rear // Exterior mirrors in Cup design // Brake callipers painted silver // Exhaust system with two oval side tailpipes

    Cabriolet: Fabric hood with plastic rear window, fully automatic

  • 911 Carrera, 911 Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1996–1997, Targa 1996–1998)

    Features

    Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Anodised black "Carrera" logo // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // Orange front and rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in Cup design // Brake callipers painted black // Exhaust system with two slightly squared-off side tailpipes

    Cabriolet: Fabric hood with plastic rear window, fully automatic

    Targa: Targa roof made of tinted laminated glass, electrically adjustable

  • 911 Carrera 4S (1996–1998)

    Features

    Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Body and front apron from the 911 Turbo // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Silver-coloured "Carrera 4" logo, titanium-coloured "S" // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // White direction indicators at front, red at rear // Exterior mirrors in Cup design // Brake callipers painted red (brake system from the 911 Turbo) // Exhaust system with two oval side tailpipes

  • 911 Carrera S (1997–1998)

    Features

    Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Body and front apron from the 911 Turbo // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler with two-piece air intake grille in exterior colour // Anodised black "Carrera" logo, titanium-coloured "S" // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // Orange front and rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in Cup design // Brake callipers painted black // Exhaust system with two slightly squared-off side tailpipes

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