jhummel68

Correct me if I'm worn, wasn't there a steering rack brace that could be added to the '95's to update them to '96 - '98? I think this allowed 18" wheels to be installed on '95's

Mark in Baltimore

Yes, this is true.

G$ 993

JPP, interesting facts.
Do you know how many C4S cars were made for the 98 production run?

Ocean Blue C2S

Here's more information about production numbers of the 993

http://p-car.com/production.html

All interesting info!

Bert

IXLR8

Same for my June '95 build...

• no basket handle
• OBD II connector although it is an OBD I system

I don't know about the revised rear suspension and the engine compartment harness recall; how can I tell?

Ocean Blue C2S

Here's a list of VIN Numbers for the 993, FYI

http://p-car.com/vin.html

More trivia, but all needs to be bookmarked!

Cheers for the Holidays (nows that Christmas is over),

Bert

Falcondrivr

For the harness, call a dealer and give them your VIN. They can tell if it needs to be done, has been done, or was not one of the cars that needed it.
For the rear suspension, part numbers. I think the different numbers might be in the PET?

JPP

Sorry, I don't have that breakdown, but I have always assumed that the Coupes listed were all widebody cars, either C4S or CS but that could be a bad assumption .. I think Porsche just produced whatever body's they had left on the line and I've heard people on here say they saw 993's being built right along side the new 996's and that continued until the factory ran out of 'white body's' ...

SuperUser

The later 993's have a little light in the dash just above where you insert the key.

Matt Lane

In relation to the initial posters question, I am sure a lot of this detail is interesting. Just have to wonder how useful it really is for a novice 993 buyer in choosing between a 95 vs. a later car. Note, he specifically was asking about C2's, not 98 S cars, so we are really talking 95 vs. 96/97.

I for one would focus on the few fundamental differences between these iterations in making a decision. Sometimes too much info can be confusing and cloud what's really importaint. Suspension, Vram, OBDII are the biggies (to me).

Just a thought.

PS - I wouldn't hesitate to own any of a 95/96/97 model.

Best,

Matt

Matt Lane

Yes, you're right. I had coupes (alone) on the brain when I suggested 1997 was the last year for a standard 2WD cars.

Best,

Matt

Bill Verburg

I wouldn't worry about suspension as most(probably all) have either been changed or need to be changed because of age. the changes were to shocks and bushes both of which are wear items

I also wouldn't touch an OBD2 car because of the issues wrt smog inspections, it depends on where you live of course. vram is sort of nice for a street car as it does improve midrange torque, but at the top not so much, The hp came from bigger valves and ports

NaroEscape

I owned a 95 for 10 years, one of the greatest cars we've ever owned. Had 198k miles on it when we sold it this past fall to a new Rennlister.... If I were buying another 993, I would buy a 95 again. No SAI issues, no drive block, no immobilizer to go bad....and you can easily 'chip' it to get the more hp that the later cars have.

996scott

Thanks guys. All good info. I know most of differences are not enough to make me pass up one year for another. I am looking for a 95-97 C2 coupe 6 speed, either black or white for under $35K that is in good condition. If anyone has any leads let me know.