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The Difference between Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Generations

Porsche 993 (1993-1998)

Red Porsche 993 3/4 front view — A Porsche 993 Carrera RS model with an RSR aero kit at Luftgekühlt 5
Source: Motofutura

The Porsche 993 was the final air-cooled Porsche before its discontinuation in 1998. According to Porsche, the 993 model was designed from scratch. It was designed to feature a more streamlined design, improved aerodynamics, and a new, more powerful engine. The 993 was also the first 911 to feature an all-aluminum chassis, which made it lighter and even faster than its predecessors.

silver porsche 993 — *The era of air-cooled engines came to a close with the fourth generation of this legendary sports car in 1998, marking a significant milestone in its model history. Source: Porsche Newsroom*

The 993 was produced in several different variations, including the Carrera, Carrera 4, Turbo, and GT2. The 993 Turbo was particularly noteworthy, as it featured a twin-turbocharged engine that produced 408 horsepower, making it one of the fastest production cars of its time.