Porsche 993 Carrera 2S (1997/P)

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In 1994, Porsche released their latest car to sport the 911 badge… the 993. Porsche claimed ”a significant advance, not just technical, but also from a visual perspective” over the 964 with rounder, more aesthetically pleasing lines than its predecessor along with a brand new light alloy sub frame with multilink wishbone suspension.

From 94-98, a multitude of 993 variants were produced ranging from the 4wd Turbo and Turbo S models through to the motorsport derived Carrera RS and GT2 variants.  

Close to the end of the production run in 1996, Porsche announced the creation of the Carrera 4S and a year later the Carrera 2S. Based on the wide bodied Turbo; both S models benefitted from sports suspension which lowered the car by 10mm at the front and 20mm at the rear.

In the end, out of the total global production of 69,528 units built from 94-98, only 6,948 4S cars were produced and a mere 3,714 2S. The last of the air-cooled Porsche’s and with values of Turbo, RS and GT2 variants already sky rocketing, the C2S offers very much the last pocket of value within the 993 range.

 
 
 
 

SPECIFICATION

Colour: Arena Red

Interior: Black Leatherette

Year: 1997

Mileage: 46,000

Engine: 3.6L Flat-Six

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Body Style: Coupe

Fuel: Petrol

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INVESTMENT THESIS

First registered in April 1997, this sensational C16 UK supplied Arena Red over Black Leatherette 993 Carrera 2S is a truly exquisite manual example having covered a mere 46,000 miles from new with full Porsche history split between main dealer and specialist. Supplied new by Porsche Stratsone, the specification is particularly desirable featuring Sports Seats, 18” Technology Wheels, Rear Wiper, Top Tinted Windscreen, Air Conditioning, High level Brake Light and Sunroof. A substantial amount of supporting paperwork further highlights the provenance and collectability of this particular example having recently resided in a prestigious modern classic collection.

As an investment, the rally we have seen in 993 Turbo/Turbo S, Carrera RS and GT2 valuations in recent years has left us looking for other pockets of value in the iconic 993 model line. With just 251 UK manual C2S cars being produced, the rarity combined with the rear wheel drive/manual layout means the C2S ticks a lot of boxes for the enthusiast and collector and we feel prices still have much further to climb. Arguably one of the most desirable variations of the iconic Varioram aircooled engine in the ultimate purist specification.

 
 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Sports Seats

  • 18” Technology Wheels

  • Rear Wiper

  • Top Tinted Windscreen

  • Air Conditioning

  • High Level Brake Light

  • Sun Roof

 
 

TECHNICAL FEATURES

PERFORMANCE

Engine Size: 3600 cc

Top Speed: 168 mph

0-62mph: 5.4 sec

Power: 281 bhp

DIMENSIONS

Height: 1285 mm

Length: 4245 mm

Width: 1795 mm

EMISSIONS & MPG

CO2: 296 g/km

Combined: 23.5 mpg