We were just thinking about these the other day

They still look so good, don’t they? Objectively speaking, 911s may continue to get faster and better all the time, but viscerally at least, the 993 Turbo to us is still the pinnacle of the road-going 911. It is so perfectly proportioned.

Images via the manufacturer, Pete Tsai


~ by velofinds on January 19, 2012.

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14 Responses to “We were just thinking about these the other day”

  1. I’ll take one in Arena Red.

    Kevin said this on January 19, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    • aye— ever since the days of the classic “kills bugs fast” print ad, i’ve been sold on arena red. so, so classy.

      like the 993 turbo and arena red, some cars and colors go together like peanut butter and jelly. the e36 m3 (coupe) and dakar yellow is another combination that comes to mind.

      motoringconbrio said this on January 20, 2012 at 11:39 am

      • Absolutely! Saw a Dakar Yellow E36 yesterday at the track.

        Other cars (strangely, I can only think of BMWs) tied to colors for me are Imola Red for the first M Coupe and the dark blue on the E39 M5.

        Kevin said this on January 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm

  2. so true- and they sound so sweet.

    Jared said this on January 20, 2012 at 9:00 am

  3. I agree 100%

    Brandon: Richmond, VA said this on January 20, 2012 at 9:28 am

  4. Definitely the pinnacle of air cooled 911 styling with the original roofline. That flared rear fender has to be one of the sexiest forms ever committed to sheet metal.

    Automobiliac said this on January 20, 2012 at 11:42 am

  5. I agree. From this point on, starting with the 996, Porsche develop that terrible “hump” on the arse that is still there today, totally ruins the purity of line.

    Etienne said this on January 20, 2012 at 12:16 pm

  6. this certainly gets the blood stirring unlike the new 991.
    sidebar – will porsche re-use the 993 model number ?

    wm said this on January 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm

  7. The fact that these cars can be had for less than a new 3 series makes them very tempting.

    Al Navarro said this on January 20, 2012 at 5:11 pm

  8. One exactly like the third pictured (black on chromes) shares the other end spot of our triplex’s 3-car garage. Good company for my new car!

    Also, less than a new 3-series? Not one of the Turbos…

    Nater said this on January 22, 2012 at 1:06 am

  9. Completely agree. The 993 is Mona Lisa.

    This is also why RWB really pisses me off.

    Danny Choy FPH said this on January 22, 2012 at 1:20 am

  10. i think these are by far the most overrated 911s around……hyped to the moon……the 993 would be low on my list of 911s i’d be after when i finally do get after one!

    Syed said this on January 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm

  11. I disagree. the overhangs ruin the pure lines of the 901 prototype. My ultimate 911 is the Carrera RS with the duckbill spoiler. In Gulf blue, please.

    Peter said this on January 25, 2012 at 12:57 pm

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