Porsche 993 Model Guide: Everything you need to know

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In this video, Nathan Merz dives deep into the Porsche 993, the last air-cooled 911, which was available in North America for the 1995-1998 model years. If you're in the market for a 993, or just eager to learn all you can about them, this video is a must watch. Be warned, though; when we say deep dive, we mean it. Give yourself two hours to watch it from start to finish.

5:09 - Mechanical Changes from 964 to 993
5:28 - Engine and Gearbox
6:30 - Gearbox
9:29 - Variants
14:04 - Narrow body vs wide body / C2S vs C4S
17:42 - Carrera 4S primer
19:12 - Carrera 2S primer
19:51 - "Which year is best"
20:27 - 1995 model year USA differences
26:00 - Exterior walkaround
37:11 - Interior walkaround
49:35 - Paint colors
55:58 - Paint metering
57:39 - Engine compartment, oil level, etc.
1:03:06 - Rest of World engine / VarioRam engine
1:06:44 - Frunk
1:14:30 - Accessories (what would come in the frunk)
1:17:05 - Underneath the car
1:35:52 - Source material and documentation
1:46:14 - 993 Carrera modifications

Additionally, if you have any questions about this or any of Nathan's other model guide videos, be sure to tune into Tech Tactics Live on December 6 at 8 PM ET, when Nathan will be on hand to answer them personally.

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[PorscheClubofAmerica]

If you want to know more about the 993, this is a must-watch. Especially if you're in the market and need to gather knowledge about them.

[yoice.]

The only person to keep me watching a car video for 2 hours straight - Nathan Merz!

[stevetheodore_specialtycars]

This is the single best 993 'model guide' that I've ever seen in my life, so huge shout out to Nathan and the PCA for putting it together.

Although I consider myself quite knowledgeable about these great cars, it's very easy to eat a large slice of humble pie after listening to a true expert on the matter, and Nathan is about as good as it gets. So, I heavily encourage people to take advantage of the knowledge that he's willing to share, just as I do!

My favorite part of the video was Nathan showing us that he can modify cars too, as he is very right to point out that is a side of him that we don't often get to see. Thanks again for an outstanding video, and get out there and enjoy your Porsches!.

[timothyedwards]

Who keeps watching Nathan’s great videos OVER and OVER !?

[cucamongaduke]

If I ever get to the Porsche museum in Germany and Nathan isn’t the narrator of a self-guided tour I’m asking for my money back.

[williamrivera]

This super human is a Porsche living and breathing encyclopedia

[bobgagnon]

Another way to tell if a transmission has a limited slip differential is to look at the gearbox type code. One can see in the video the yellow car's gearbox is a type G5020 "2" the last number "2" indicates the presence of a limited slip differential (LSD) (option code M220). If that number is a "1" then a standard open differential is inside. If M224 Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) is ordered M220 was included. ABD requires 4 channel ABS brakes so each wheel has its own channel. Standard 993 brakes are 3 channel, the rear two wheels sharing a channel. Also a 993 parts manual is extremely informative and not mentioned as a resource.

[AntonyOdenM]

My favorite thing about this video is the consistent message about enjoying it, making it your own, deciding what works for you and customizing it to your delight. After having finished a two and a half year resto mod on my 97 targa, this video resonates deeply. I even have some kit that I didn't know came with the car, like the yellow gloves in the frunk. Well done and thank you!

[claudiodiez]

I bought a 1995 993 Coupe in 2014, love the car great video .

[cranklesnacks]

the condition under the car boggles the mind 🤯 - great video, thanks

[carywaelter]

Great video, but as an owner of a 1998, 993 I would have like a few more comments on late model 993s.

[waynechou]

60 seconds in... and it's already awesome. Thanks Nathan!

[sccoupe]

Nathan is truly a Porsche knowledge expert and enthusiast. I have sat in on his presentations at Tech Tactics East and the amount of information you learn is incredible. Plus he is a great guy to chat with. Thank you Nathan, for yet another great presentation...

[goody]

Great information, insight and little known facts. Nathan is a true 993 savant.

[kszendi]

Boy what a video! Knocked it out of the park and I could watch these all day long.

[alexanderbellizia]

You know you are quite mad?! :-D Love it! 2 hours flew by.... and I own a 996

[alejandrotabosky]

Absolutely no one in almost 30 years have made this exceptional content about the 993 in any way, written or video. I'm a fanatic of this car and my first one I had was a 1995 C2 back in Venezuela in the year 1999. Now in Miami living since 2002 and currently I own a 1998 Ocean blue/cashmere with fact aero/sport seats 4S. Some time when I'm having problems to fall sleep I think about my car and this relax me, just to describe my passion.

[mochung]

This is a great video and I appreciate the transcript. I wish there was an index for curtain topic.

[hombrealagua]

I love this guy's videos and Porsches

[ALiCKSMERRY]

Nathan - I LOVE your videos. Love it that you are opinionated but backed up with so much knowledge... it really helps the rest of us learn! Keep them coming - great job and happy new year. (From the UK)