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    Porsche 993

    1994–1998 · Flat-6 Air-Cooled · Rear-engine, rear/all-wheel drive · 272–450 hp

    The last air-cooled 911. Widely regarded as the most beautiful and pure expression of the original design. Multi-link rear suspension transformed handling.

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    Variants

    • 993 Carrera1994–1998 · 272 hp
    • 993 Carrera S1997–1998 · 285 hp
    • 993 Carrera 41995–1998 · 272 hp
    • 993 Carrera 4S1996–1998 · 285 hp
    • 993 Targa1996–1998 · 285 hp
    • 993 Turbo1996–1998 · 408 hp
    • 993 Turbo S1998–1998 · 450 hp
    • 993 GT21996–1998 · 430 hp
    • 993 Carrera RS1995–1996 · 300 hp
    • 993 Speedster1995–1995 · 272 hp

    What owners actually spend on the 993

    Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.

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    Known issues to look for

    • Secondary Air Injection Failure

      minor

      Check engine light, rough cold idle, failed emissions

      Clean or replace air injection pump and valves

    • Oil Cooler Seal Leaks

      moderate

      Oil leak from front oil cooler area, low oil level

      Replace oil cooler seals; inspect lines for chafing

    • Coolant Pipe Leaks (Turbo)

      critical

      Coolant loss, overheating, steam from engine bay

      Replace plastic coolant pipes with aluminum upgrades

    Documented 993 Porsches