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911 Turbo S (993)

Last air-cooled 911 Turbo, Porsche Exclusive limited series

IDENTIFICATION CARD · PORSCHE 911 TURBO S (993) 1997–1998
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
345BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
345 Built
Years
1997–1998
Engine
Rear-mounted twin-turbo flat-six · 3,600 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3.6 L
Power
336 kW / 456 PSFactory: 450 hp · converted
Top speed
298 km/hFactory: 185 mph · converted
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 993 Turbo S was the final and most powerful air-cooled 911 Turbo, built by Porsche Exclusive in a run of 345 cars. It closed the air-cooled flat-six era for the Turbo before the water-cooled 996 arrived.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityVery Rare 345 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionunits produced 3451 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Built in 1997/98, the Turbo S had 31 kW (42 hp) more than the series Turbo, from a twin-turbo 3.6-litre flat-six with uprated Motronic management and an extra oil cooler. Power went through a six-speed manual transaxle to all four wheels. Porsche Exclusive gave it distinctive bodywork and trim to set it apart from the regular Turbo.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 911 Turbo S (993).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeM64/60S2 Independently researched
LayoutRear-mounted twin-turbo flat-six3 Independently researched
Displacement 3,600 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3.6 L3 Independently researched
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
ValvetrainSOHC2,4 Independently researched
Fuel systemBosch Motronic electronic fuel injection5,2 Independently researched
InductionTwin KKK turbochargers2 Independently researchedGooding names K24 turbochargers; Bonhams (describing the 993 Turbo) names K16.
Power 336 kW / 456 PSFactory: 450 hp · converted3 Independently researchedPorsche states 31 kW (42 hp) more than the series Turbo.
Power at 6,250 rpm5 Independently researched
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxSix-speed manual transaxle, all-wheel drive3 Independently researched
Gears64,5 Independently researched
Driven wheelsAll-wheel drive5 Independently researchedRM's wording; the viscous-coupling all-wheel drive was already on the 993 Turbo (S2).

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionIndependent, coil springs2 Independently researched
Rear suspensionIndependent, coil springs2 Independently researched
BrakesCross-drilled, multi-piston, ventilated discs (yellow calipers)5,4 Independently researched
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
WheelbaseNot yet verified
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 298 km/hFactory: 185 mph · converted3 Independently researchedCatalogue says 'nearly 185 mph'.
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 4.2 s5 Independently researchedRM also states a top speed of 184 mph; compare the existing value.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Turbo S features include air ducts in the front bumper in place of fog lamps, air intakes on top of the rear quarters, quad exhaust tips, a bi-plane rear spoiler, yellow brake calipers and leather with carbon-fibre interior trim. Matching engine numbers and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity help confirm a genuine car.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Porsche Newsroom: Porsche Exclusive makes nearly all dreams come true Level A
    • 345 units produced
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S (Amelia Island 2025) Level C Gooding & Company
    • Type M64/60S SOHC Air-Cooled Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
    • SOHC Air-Cooled Flat 6
    • Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
    • Twin KKK K24 Turbochargers
    • 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  3. 3
    1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S (Lot 156, Arizona 2019) Level C RM Sotheby's
    • 3.6-liter flat six, twin K24 turbochargers
    • 3.6-liter flat six
    • 450 bhp (U.S. specification)
    • six-speed manual transaxle with all-wheel drive
    • top speed of nearly 185 mph
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  4. 4
    1997 Porsche 911 'Type 993' Turbo S (Scottsdale 2022, lot 26) Level C Bonhams
    • 3,608cc SOHC
    • 6-Speed Manual Transmission
    • yellow brake calipers
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  5. 5
    1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S (Monterey 2024, lot 16) Level C RM Sotheby's
    • new Bosch Motronic engine-management system
    • 424 horsepower at 6,250 rpm for the US market
    • six-speed manual transaxle
    • all-wheel drive—a first for the Porsche Turbo model
    • cross-drilled, multi-piston, ventilated disc brakes
    • 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, and a top speed of 184 mph
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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