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Gunther Werks 4.0 V2 - 460bhp Porsche 911 993 based monster

Gunther Werks is hailing a new chapter for the nat-asp boxer engine in its remastered 993. Total 911 is the first to try it in the company’s Speedster test car.

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1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Evo Harlekin 993 (Harlequin)

Two things we like here at Spotted: rarity, and a splash of colour – and this month’s car has plenty of both. We found a glorious 2.8 RSR, number 12 of just 55 built in Sea blue (which is on the cusp of purple) over at Mechatronik.de. Job done, we thought, but then we scrolled down. Now, there aren’t many cars that can out-rare and out-colour a purple (with red decals) 2.8 RSR, but the 993 GT2 Evo Harlekin (Harlequin) is such a car. And then some.

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1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 993 converted to GT2 specification

Despite rolling out of the factory as an already impressive 993 Turbo, this silver stunner was immediately transported to Porsche’s headquarters in Italy and treated to an exacting GT2 makeover at the instruction of a wealthy industrialist. We take to the wheel...

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Turbo-look 1998 Porsche 911 Cabriolet 993

Although there were wide-bodied convertible versions of the Carrera 3.2 and 964, Porsche didn’t produced a showroom model of a 993 Cabriolet with Turbo-look wheel arches. We meet a man who made one for himself...

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A stunning 417bhp 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 993 replica

This once-silver 993 Carrera starred on the cover of 911 & Porsche World in 2019. It’s now back with a vengeance, a new owner and is transformed into an RS replica with potential for delivering 417bhp...

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A budget-beating OEM+ 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 993

More for less. Is it possible to radically change the appearance and performance of an aircooled 911 without shelling out vast sums of money on engine upgrades and extravagant bodywork enhancements? Thanks to carefully considered, budget-friendly cosmetic updates and a refresh of factory parts, this gorgeous Guards Red 993 Carrera proves the answer is in the affirmative....

Editor's comment
LEAN MACHINE

Since sitting down to write the introduction to last month’s issue of 911 & Porsche World, a scarcely believable string of own goals by the British government has seen billions wiped off the UK economy and the pound sink to its lowest level against the dollar since Blighty went decimal in 1971. At the time of stringing these words together, it’s unclear what the full impact of this market turbulence and subsequent interventions by the Bank of England will be, but I’ll wager these events are sure to have many of you keeping a keener eye on your pennies than ever before.

In response to what’s been happening, and away from scheduled servicing, perhaps you’ll be holding back on spending money on your Porsche over the winter months, a time many enthusiasts take to retire their cars from the road and carry out a series of upgrades and modifications in readiness for a return to action in spring? If you’re nodding your head right now, I urge you to read our cover story, showcasing the stunning 993 Carrera seen on this page. Through a series of carefully considered, budget-conscious updates, including a smattering of parts sourced through forums and eBay, not to mention a willingness to get his hands dirty, the radiant red air-cooled classic’s owner, Andy Brookes, has utterly transformed the look and handling of the car without breaking the bank. Even those 959-inspired Rotiform wheels were purchased second-hand. Awesome, aren’t they?!


We’re used to being bombarded with gazillion-pound Porsche restomods from all angles, but Andy’s 993 proves you don’t need to spend big to achieve serious ‘wow factor’ — less can indeed be more. With this in mind, I’m heading to the garage. Maybe I’ll hop online and visit eBay first, though.
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Last air-cooled Porsche 911 993 generation

The last air-cooled 911 generation has lived in the shadows of the 964 for the past decade, but this colourful quadruple shows that with the right enhancements, the 993 can deliver a sharper, more focused ride that appeals directly to those who love to drive hard…

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1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S 993 vs. 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 997.2

Carrera widebodies Paul Cowland pits the revered 997 GTS against the classic 993 S, to see which is the best wide-hipped Carrera.The 993 Carrera S and 997 GTS offer girth, spec and the purity of normal aspiration. But which is the better driver’s car? Total 911 finds out…

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Supercharged 400bhp 3.8-litre 1996 Porsche 911 993 RSR tribute

This supercharged 1996 Porsche 911 RSR Tribute 993 draws upon US tuning culture to create a truly unique 911.

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1995 Porsche 911GT 993

The 430bhp bi-turbo 1995 911GT was Porsche’s last air-cooled hurrah. Does this fearsome machine deserve its Widowmaker reputation?

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