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Porsche 993, Full Specifications

Last updated 25 Mar 2026

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1994-1998
Manufacturer	Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Assembly	Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Internal Designation	Type 993
Body Styles	2-door coupe, cabriolet, Targa
Layout	Rear engine, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Wheelbase	2,272 mm
Overall Length	4,245 mm
Overall Width	1,735 mm (narrow body), 1,795 mm (wide body / Turbo)
Overall Height	1,300 mm
Front Track	1,405 mm (narrow body), 1,411 mm (wide body)
Rear Track	1,444 mm (narrow body), 1,504 mm (wide body)
Kerb Weight	1,370 kg (Carrera coupe), 1,420 kg (Carrera 4), 1,500 kg (Turbo)
Fuel Tank Capacity	73 L
Drag Coefficient	0.34 (Carrera), 0.35 (Turbo)
Boot Capacity	123 L (front luggage compartment)

Engine Specifications

Carrera (Pre-VarioRam, 1994-1995)

Spec	Value
Designation	M64/05 (RWD), M64/06 (AWD)
Type	Air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (flat-six)
Displacement	3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 76.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Cylinder Coating	Nikasil (early production), Alusil (later production)
Valvetrain	SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic tappets
Power	200 kW (272 hp) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque	330 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Motronic M2.10 electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Distributorless electronic ignition
Cooling	Air-cooled with engine-driven fan and oil-cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Oil Capacity	11.5 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Porsche A40 spec)
Redline	6,800 rpm
Fuel Requirement	98 RON premium unleaded

Carrera (VarioRam, 1996-1998)

Spec	Value
Designation	M64/21 (RWD), M64/22 (AWD)
Type	Air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (flat-six)
Displacement	3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 76.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Cylinder Coating	Alusil
Valvetrain	SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic tappets
Intake System	VarioRam variable-length intake manifold
Power	210 kW (285 hp) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque	340 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Motronic M5.2 electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Distributorless electronic ignition
Cooling	Air-cooled with engine-driven fan and oil-cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Oil Capacity	11.5 L (with filter)
Redline	6,800 rpm

Turbo

Spec	Value
Designation	M64/60
Type	Air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, twin-turbo
Displacement	3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 76.4 mm
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
Valvetrain	SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic tappets
Turbochargers	2x KKK K16
Intercooler	2x air-to-air (side-mounted)
Power	300 kW (408 hp) @ 5,750 rpm
Torque	540 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Motronic M5.2 electronic fuel injection
Cooling	Air-cooled with engine-driven fan and oil-cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump
Oil Capacity	12.5 L (with filter)
Redline	6,600 rpm

Turbo S (1998)

Spec	Value
Designation	M64/60S
Type	Air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, twin-turbo
Displacement	3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 76.4 mm
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
Turbochargers	2x KKK K24 (larger than standard Turbo)
Intercooler	2x air-to-air (side-mounted, larger)
Power	331 kW (450 hp) @ 5,750 rpm
Torque	585 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel System	Bosch Motronic M5.2 (revised mapping)
Redline	6,600 rpm
Production	~345 units

GT2

Spec	Value
Designation	M64/81R
Type	Air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, twin-turbo
Displacement	3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 76.4 mm
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
Turbochargers	2x KKK K16 (modified)
Power	316 kW (430 hp) @ 5,750 rpm
Torque	540 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Power (Evo)	331 kW (450 hp) @ 5,750 rpm
Drive	Rear-wheel drive only (AWD deleted)
Redline	6,600 rpm
Production	~194 road cars

Transmission

6-Speed Manual (G50/21)

Spec	Value
Type	6-speed manual, rear-mounted transaxle
Manufacturer	Getrag (G50 family)
Clutch	Single dry plate, hydraulically operated
Flywheel	Dual-mass

Gear Ratios (Carrera)

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.818
2nd	2.150
3rd	1.560
4th	1.242
5th	1.027
6th	0.821
Reverse	2.857

Final Drive Ratios

Variant	Ratio
Carrera (manual)	3.444
Carrera 4 (manual)	3.444
Turbo (manual)	3.444
Carrera (Tiptronic)	3.667

4-Speed Tiptronic (A50/04)

Spec	Value
Type	4-speed automatic with manual override
Torque Converter	Lock-up type

Tiptronic Gear Ratios

Gear	Ratio
1st	2.479
2nd	1.479
3rd	1.000
4th	0.728
Reverse	2.086

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, MacPherson strut	Independent, multilink (LSA)
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes, tubular	Yes, tubular
Suspension Links	Lower wishbone, strut, track rod	5-link: 2 lateral links, trailing arm, toe link, camber link

Turbo Suspension

Component	Specification
Front	Stiffer springs and dampers, larger anti-roll bar
Rear	Stiffer springs and dampers, larger anti-roll bar
Ride Height	10 mm lower than Carrera
Self-Levelling	Optional hydraulic rear self-levelling

Brakes

Carrera

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Diameter	304 mm	299 mm
Caliper	4-piston aluminium	2-piston aluminium
ABS	Standard (Bosch ABS 5)

Carrera S / 4S / Turbo

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated and cross-drilled disc	Ventilated and cross-drilled disc
Diameter	322 mm	322 mm
Caliper	4-piston aluminium (red, Turbo)	4-piston aluminium (red, Turbo)
ABS	Standard (Bosch ABS 5)

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	Hydraulic, power-assisted
Turns Lock-to-Lock	2.9
Turning Circle	11.0 m

Performance

Variant	0-100 km/h	0-160 km/h	Top Speed
Carrera (272 hp, manual)	5.6 s	13.5 s	270 km/h
Carrera (285 hp VarioRam, manual)	5.4 s	12.8 s	272 km/h
Carrera (Tiptronic)	6.6 s	16.0 s	265 km/h
Carrera 4 (manual)	5.8 s	14.0 s	268 km/h
Carrera S (manual)	5.4 s	12.8 s	272 km/h
Carrera 4S (manual)	5.5 s	13.0 s	270 km/h
Turbo	4.5 s	9.6 s	290 km/h
Turbo S	4.1 s	9.0 s	295 km/h
GT2	4.4 s	9.2 s	296 km/h

Fuel Economy (Approximate, Mixed Driving)

Variant	L/100 km
Carrera (gentle driving)	10-12
Carrera (mixed driving)	13-16
Carrera (spirited driving)	17-22
Turbo (mixed driving)	16-20
Turbo (spirited driving)	22-28

Tyre Specifications

Variant	Front	Rear
Carrera (early, 16”)	205/55ZR16	245/45ZR16
Carrera (later, 17”)	205/50ZR17	255/40ZR17
Carrera S / 4S	225/40ZR18	265/35ZR18
Turbo	225/40ZR18	285/30ZR18
GT2	235/40ZR18	285/35ZR18

Wheel Specifications

Spec	Carrera	Carrera S/4S	Turbo
Front	7J x 16” or 7J x 17”	8J x 18”	8J x 18”
Rear	9J x 16” or 9J x 17”	10J x 18”	10J x 18”
Design	Cup Design (16”) or Cup Design II (17”)	Turbo Twist (18”)	Turbo Twist (18”)
Bolt Pattern	5 x 130	5 x 130	5 x 130
Centre Bore	71.6 mm	71.6 mm	71.6 mm

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 75 Ah
Alternator	1,680 W (115A)
Headlights	Halogen H1/H4, projector-type low beam
Engine Management	Bosch Motronic M2.10 (early) / M5.2 (VarioRam/Turbo)
Ignition	Distributorless, 6 individual coils

Dimensions Comparison

Dimension	Carrera Coupe	Carrera S / 4S	Turbo
Length	4,245 mm	4,245 mm	4,245 mm
Width	1,735 mm	1,795 mm	1,795 mm
Height	1,300 mm	1,285 mm	1,285 mm
Wheelbase	2,272 mm	2,272 mm	2,272 mm
Kerb Weight	1,370 kg	1,400 kg	1,500 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R)	39/61	38/62	37/63

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000-10,000 km or annually
Valve clearance adjustment	20,000-30,000 km
Spark plugs	30,000 km
Air filter	30,000 km
Brake fluid	24 months
Coolant (oil cooler)	48 months or 60,000 km
Gearbox oil (manual)	60,000 km
Gearbox oil (Tiptronic)	40,000 km
Hydraulic chain tensioner check	Every major service
VarioRam vacuum lines (1996+)	Inspect annually, replace as needed
Drive belts	60,000 km or 5 years

Model Variants Summary

Carrera (1994-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/05, M64/06 (pre-VarioRam), M64/21, M64/22 (VarioRam)
Power	200 kW / 210 kW (VarioRam)
Drive	RWD (Carrera) or AWD (Carrera 4)
Body	Narrow body
Transmission	6-speed manual or 4-speed Tiptronic

Carrera S (1997-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/21 (VarioRam)
Power	210 kW (285 hp)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Body	Wide body (Turbo body shell)
Brakes	Turbo-specification (322 mm cross-drilled)
Production	~3,700 units

Carrera 4S (1996-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/22 (VarioRam)
Power	210 kW (285 hp)
Drive	All-wheel drive (viscous coupling)
Body	Wide body (Turbo body shell)
Brakes	Turbo-specification (322 mm cross-drilled)
Production	~6,900 units

Targa (1996-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/21 (VarioRam)
Power	210 kW (285 hp)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive or AWD
Roof	Electrically operated sliding glass panel
Body	Narrow body (coupe-based)

Turbo (1995-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/60
Power	300 kW (408 hp)
Torque	540 Nm
Drive	All-wheel drive
Body	Wide body
Transmission	6-speed manual only

Turbo S (1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/60S
Power	331 kW (450 hp)
Torque	585 Nm
Drive	All-wheel drive
Body	Wide body
Notable	Carbon fibre trim, yellow brake calipers, numbered plaque
Production	~345 units

GT2 (1995-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	M64/81R
Power	316 kW (430 hp), 331 kW (450 hp, Evo)
Torque	540 Nm
Drive	Rear-wheel drive only
Body	Wide body with bolt-on arch extensions, rear wing
Interior	Stripped (no rear seats, minimal trim)
Production	~194 road cars

Production Numbers (Worldwide, Approximate)

Variant	Units
Carrera (coupe, cabrio, Targa)	~40,000
Carrera 4 (coupe, cabrio)	~10,000
Carrera S	~3,700
Carrera 4S	~6,900
Turbo	~5,900
Turbo S	~345
GT2	~194
Total 993 production	~68,029

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