Porsche 993 Carrera 4S (1996/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, the 4S also benefitted from Turbo suspension and Turbo brakes.
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 final pocket of value within the 993 range.
SPECIFICATION
Colour: Arena Red
Interior: Midnight Blue Leatherette
Year: 1996
Mileage: 62,400
Engine: 3.6L Flat-Six
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Body Style: Coupe
Fuel: Petrol
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INVESTMENT THESIS
First registered in October 1996, this exceptional C16 UK supplied Arena Red over Midnight Blue Leatherette 993 Carrera 4S is a truly exquisite example having covered 62,400 miles from new with comprehensive service history split between Porsche main dealer and specialists. Supplied new by Porsche Centre Colchester on the 18th October 1996, the car remained in their aftersales stewardship and annual servicing until February 2011 and 54,600 miles. Having had just 3 keepers from new, the car has been cherished thoroughly and is evident not only in its mechanical and cosmetic condition but also the comprehensive list of supporting invoices confirming its provenance. The specification is particularly desirable featuring, Top Tinted Windscreen, Electric and Heated Sports Seats, High Level Brake Light and Sun Moon Roof. In July 2008, OPC Colchester installed the rare front air ducts to the lower spoiler.
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 181 UK manual C4S cars being produced, the rarity combined with the iconic Turbo body means the C4S 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
Electric Sports Seats
Heated Seats
Top Tinted Windscreen
High Level Brake Light
Sun Moon Roof
TECHNICAL FEATURES
PERFORMANCE
Engine Size: 3600 cc
Top Speed: 168 mph
0-62mph: 5.3 sec
Power: 281 bhp
DIMENSIONS
Height: 1285 mm
Length: 4245 mm
Width: 1795 mm
EMISSIONS & MPG
CO2: 296 g/km
Combined: 23.5 mpg