Porsche 911 Carrera 993
The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.
21 reviewers · 39 videos · 8 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 21 reviewers
"the 993 has a reputation for being one of the most reliable in the 911 series... robust enough to handle daily driving without the looming threat of a breakdown"
James Reeves · ▶ 7:11"the way it rides is pretty bad although actually I'm quite pleasantly surprised it's not as tragically uncomfortable as I thought it was going to be"
The Intercooler · ▶ 11:37"the 993 911 they all gain value constantly"
Nick Murray · ▶ 2:36"That car is currently listed for £19,000."
Classics World · ▶ 13:23Performance
4.0/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“it's quick and it do you know it still feels quick now third gear lots of noise lots of torque”
positive · The Intercooler · ▶ 10:43“our 3.6 liter motor simply hurls our 1300 kilogram coupe down the road”
positive · Roger Bailey · ▶ 6:55“performance envelope wise they're absolutely they're the fastest and the most capable of all of them”
positive · Porsche Club America · ▶ 22:21Handling
4.5/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“the steering is just delicious you can feel every grain of tarmac beneath the front tires through this steering wheel”
positive · The Intercooler · ▶ 13:21“on the nose jinx this way and that with an immediacy no model porsche can come close to”
positive · Roger Bailey · ▶ 3:21“The information that's coming back at me is spectacular and I feel like I'm missing nothing.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 41:43Fun to drive
5.0/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“I totally love this car I love the way it looks I love the way it sounds I'm go smacked by the way it goes”
positive · The Intercooler · ▶ 14:27“what we have here is a joyous car one feeling pure and transparent in all that it does”
positive · Roger Bailey · ▶ 7:54“this gear shift is the best I don't know what they did with it it doesn't feel like a 993 gear lever at all it sort of feels like it goes backwards and forwards without the lever falling backwards forwards it's just like a rod into the gearbox it's positive it is one of the great gear shifts”
positive · Collecting Cars · ▶ 10:06Daily drivability
4.0/521 of 21 reviewerssplit“the 993 has a reputation for being one of the most reliable in the 911 series... robust enough to handle daily driving without the looming threat of a breakdown”
positive · James Reeves · ▶ 7:11“this is by far your best road trip car of the three”
positive · Porsche Club America · ▶ 23:55“This is the easiest, most comfortable 911 I've probably ever driven.”
positive · Roads Untraveled · ▶ 10:03Value
4.5/520 of 21 reviewerssplit“the 993 911 they all gain value constantly”
positive · Nick Murray · ▶ 2:36“this is a sports car which is not only keeping its value it's increasing in value”
positive · HSG Automotive · ▶ 18:47“I would rather have a car with the mileage that this has done with the money that all the previous owners have put into maintaining it... then a car that is possibly done lower miles”
positive · Invictus Porsche · ▶ 12:10Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Road & Track
Driven: Porsche 911 Challenge Is a More Accessible Race Car
◆Worth itThe 911 Challenge is the ideal race car for enthusiasts who want a familiar, approachable, and high-performance track experience without the complexity of a full-blown Cup car.
- Best for
- weekend warriors and amateur racers who want a turnkey track car that feels like a 911.
- Watch out
- Not street legal · Requires track-only usage
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Join the Club: We Drove Porsche’s New 911 Challenge Entry-Level Race Car, and It’s a Compelling Package
◆Worth itThe 911 Challenge is a brilliant, approachable entry into Porsche racing that bridges the gap between road cars and the extreme 911 Cup.
- Best for
- Track-day enthusiasts and drivers new to competitive racing.
- Watch out
- Extremely loud transmission whine in Cup · Cup requires high skill level · Slick tires require careful temperature management
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