gmcjetpilot

What is the "S", just a little wider and bigger fender flairs. Besides style which does not turn me on necessarily is there a compelling reason to pay the extra cash for a "S"?

Does it help on the track?

Technically what is the difference?

George

993MAN

There's really nothing in the different models, but this has been discussed heaps of times. The "S" is just a little harder to find and they seem to hold there values.
I would have bought a NB if there was one available at the time, and it would have saved me money too.
It is reputed the S cars are faster too.....
Don't ask me how I know!

FLYT993

The 2WD "S" or the 4WD "S"? The 4S is essentially the turbo, without the turbo...i.e., turbo brakes, suspension...the C2 "S" is basically the same as the standard car, but with a phat ***! Whether it's worth it, depends on your particular taste. Good luck.

AOW162435

I love the extra width offered by the "S", when viewed from the rear, but am not fond of the lower sill shape. Because of that, I prefer the simple lines of the regular Carrera.

Andreas

mrsullivan

the only thing really special about the 1998 C2S is that it was the last aircooled, 'handmade' Porsche ever produced... there were exactly 993 sold in the U.S... and it was the end of 30+ yr era...

i dont see why everyone makes such a big deal about them

nota_troll

Do you like yo women with more junk in the trunk? I like 'em shapely and curvy so I got narrowboday. Anorexic? Then buy a 996.

doberdog

The narrow body cars or non-S models are very hot, I sometimes see one driving and like the simple lines, it really is a great looking car. With the right wheels and proper ride height they look better than most cars on the road. The "S" cars are harder to find and fetch big money compared to the regular car but they take the great look and make it that much better. I'd rather have a 993, narrow or wide body than not have one at all.

95 C4 993

+1

From a statisic standpoint, a 95 C4 is harder to find. C4 narrow bodies in general are harder to find since they only made 539 in 1995, 411 in 1996, and 1 in 1997 (who has that one??) C4 Cabs even more rare. Kinda cool to know only 539 people have a car like mine. Probably less because Im sure a few are out of commission.


Here is total car production

993 coupe 14541
993 cab 7730
993 Targa 4583
993 C4 coupe 2884
993 C4 cab 1284
993 S coupe 3714
993 C4S coupe 6948
993 Turbo 5978
993 Turbo S 345
993 GT2 172
993 GT2 EVO 21
993 RS 1014
993 GT1 road version 2
Worldwide total 49216

1994:
14 Carrera coupe
3 Carrera Cab
Total = 17 (note: These were probably press cars since there wasn't a 1994 993 in the U.S.)

1995:
3,540 Carrera Coupe
539 Carrera 4 Coupe **(most sought)
3,200 Carrera Cab
458 Carrera 4 Cab
Total=7,737

1996
2,109 Carrera Coupe
411 Carrera 4 Coupe
1,091 Carrera 4S Coupe
2,092 Carrera Cab
1,297 Turbo
484 Carrera Targa
Total=7,484

1997
1,286 Carrera Coupe
1 Carrera 4 Coupe
759 Carrera S Coupe
937 4S Coupe
1,849 Carrera Cab
612 Turbo
176 Turbo S
567 Carrera Targa
Total=6,187

1998
1,292 Carrera Coupe
1,059 Carrera Cab
143 Carrera 4 Cab
122 Carrera Targa
Total=2,616

Total 993 models brought into the U.S.= 24,041 (officially)


Total 993 models brought into the U.S.= 24,041 (officially)

TRINITONY

1998 993C2S

Steve 96C4S

I didn't think they made that many Turbo "S"s "993 Turbo S 345" in that info you just posting, but to answer the initial question, you actually answered it in your original post:

"Besides style which does not turn me on necessarily..."

Nuff said - just get the narrow body and be happy! Why spend ALOT of extra money for a style you don't find as appealing?

For me, I HAD to have that "S" badging on the rear of the car. At the time, I didn't know that much about 993's other than I loved the widebody and thought that swooshy "S" was wayyy cool. Plus, I HAD to have all wheel drive for bad weather, rain and snow. Spun out once in my 88 911 in the rain and it freaked me out.

Steve R

ppressle

I agree w Steve, get the car that makes you smile. I love the S, but the price differential is significant.

martyp

+1 except 1996 is sweeter!

revolution993

how could you pass on a 993S ***???

mrsullivan

those are global numbers

allill

The difference in the rear is huge.