Type 993 Porsche 911

I have also been riding a lot of air-cooled Porsche and have reviewed it in the past, but in fact I have not reviewed 993 until now.

This time, theI got the opportunity to test drive the last air-cooled Porsche 993 Porsche 911So, I would like to give a review of it.

The car this time will be the Guards Red 993 Carrera S (Tiptronic). Originally, in the case of Carrera S 993, it was set from the late model, and it is characterized by adopting the same wide body as the turbo like Carrera 4S.

andThis individual is an aero version, and the large rear spoiler and front spoiler are very powerful and cool.The interior is also quite good, and it is a very high quality individual.

Maintenance is important for air-cooled Porsche

Actually, I've been riding this car right after delivery,At that time, the tires were old and worn out, and the ATF had not been replaced, so accurate evaluation was not possible.Therefore, I did not write it in the article.

The impression at that time was that when traction was applied to the rear in the latter half of the corner, the traction escaped a little and somehow the rear became cramped.

In addition, the slippery feeling of the AT at the start was slightly higher than that of other individual Tiptronics, and the response and backlash when the accelerator was pushed with the gear fixed were also large.

At that time, I was telling the owner about the points of concern around here, soThis time, the tires were new, the ATF was replaced, and other maintenance was carried out, and it was finished to the finest 993.The first is the "I" in "I".

After all it is important to maintain such an old car.

Generally, engines, oil, etc. are often maintained at the time of delivery, butI especially recommend that the undercarriage and transmission area be well maintained.

Test drive the 993 again

When the engine is started, the sound insulation is clearly higher than the 911 up to 964. The large mechanical noise of the air-cooled engine is moderately suppressed, giving a modern impression.

And what is clearly different from before the maintenance is the good start of the run.The effect of exchanging ATF is really great.The ATF of a car that has run a certain distance may be damaged if it is replaced, so there are cases where it is not replaced because it is better not to replace it, but in my own experience I have changed it with an overrunning car,As far as I can see, it's much better to replace it.And I've never heard of anyone who really broke. (Of course, there are cases where it breaks, so at your own risk)

Just put your foot lightly on the accelerator and it will accelerate. It is completely different from before the ATF exchange.

The engine is 285ps, which is 35ps higher than 250ps of 964, but I do not feel the difference in power feeling so much, but the ride quality is milder by one step, NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) is clear. Less than 964.The evolution from 964 is great, and it really has the comfort of being able to be used in the city or for shopping as a regular ride.

Regarding the stability and tension in the corners, it is close to the 964 with an external suspension and a slightly lower down + 17-inch specification. There is a feeling of ground contact of the tire firmly, and it runs very firmly.

Compared to the genuine suspension of 964 + 16 inches, the lightness and the lightness of the tip of the nose are less, but the impression is that the stability is high due to the small number of rolls and the feeling of ground contact.

I also feel that it is no longer necessary to be aware of the load as much as 964.There is a strong sense of turning obediently when the steering is turned.However, this is the classic RR 911.

If you try to drive correctly, you need the correct driving technique, and not everyone can drive as fast as the latest 992, so don't get me wrong.

The engine's rising and sound quality are like an air-cooled Porsche. Although it became a little quieter, the noise disappeared at higher rpm, and "Sharn! "The way it goes around is"this! this!It's a feeling that makes me want to say.

Even if you run a straight line with strong undulation at a little speed, the stability in the high speed range is sufficient. Here too, the degree of evolution is greater than 964, and in addition to the quietness inside the car, I think that it is a 911 that is more suitable for high-speed long touring.

Goodness of Tiptronic

Run the winding with Tiptronic in AT mode.Despite this old AT, Tiptronic is really well done.As you get used to it, you will be able to freely move the gear up and down at the speed you step on, rather than the amount you step on the accelerator. You don't have to go into manual mode because you can change gears with just one step on the accelerator.

Besides, the number of gears is 4th, but since each gear has lockup on / off, there are stages like 2.5th and 3.5th, so I don't feel the disadvantages due to the small number of gears.

Real Porsche riders who have bought a number of MTs and Tiptronics at Porsche of this era and have enough experience say, "Tiptronic is not bad"When. I agree. I think a transmission that is so rewarding and easy to drive is really good.

Next, switch to manual mode and run up the winding with a fixed 2nd speed. It's enough power. The shift speed and shock when shifting to 3rd and 2nd gear are also better than before the ATF replacement. Do not worry about shift operation, concentrate on handling and operate RR.It's a car that's more than 20 years old, but it's incredibly rigid.

There is really little twist or anxiety during cornering.

There is a lot of information transmitted from the steering, and you can easily understand how fast you should run.After all this is Porsche.

By the way, Tiptronic has evolved further with the 996 type, which is the successor to this. I think that the degree of evolution is greater in 993 to 996 than in 964 to 993.

Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)

When I try to ride the 993, I think "SophisticationIt means that it is an air-cooled Porsche. Of course, that's a good thing, but on the other hand, the analog feeling before 964 has diminished a little.

It's more comfortable, quieter, and more reliable than I think it could be used for a date car.It is an air-cooled Porsche that has become even more modern.

Therefore, 993 is recommended for those who want to ride an air-cooled Porsche on a regular basis.

On the other hand.If you want to feel the more traditional 911 RR and analog feeling, it is better before 964.right. Of course, it loses in terms of performance, but I think you can enjoy the classical atmosphere, sound, and maneuverability.

However, with that said, the 993 is a model between 964 and 996, but I think it's a little closer to 964. It's not about the difference between water-cooled and air-cooled engines, but about running.

993 is "911 with a water-cooled undercarriage loaded with an air-cooled engineI understand the meaning, butI felt like a model closer to 964 in terms of standing position.Even if the 993 is sophisticated, I think that it is a 911 that retains the taste of air-cooled Porsche if it is strongly grouped.

The number of individuals who are good enough to say that 993 is an endangered species is decreasing. In addition to that, I hear that while the Japanese are saying "high" due to the recent depreciation of the yen, they are steadily flowing overseas.

If you like an individual, don't hesitate to make an early decision. This is because the 993 is a famous car that will continue to make a name for itself in the history of 911 as the last air-cooled engine.