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Two 911s, spec for spec

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Slot A

911 Carrera S

993 · 1997–1998 · 285 PS

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Slot B

911 Carrera 4S

993 · 1996–1998 · 285 PS

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Every pick is from the 993 — swap one for a cross-era car to see what actually changed.

Power

  • 911 Carrera S285 PS
  • 911 Carrera 4S285 PS

0–100 km/hlower is better

  • 911 Carrera S5.7 s
  • 911 Carrera 4S5.3 s

Top speed

  • 911 Carrera S270 km/h
  • 911 Carrera 4S270 km/h

Kerb weightlower is better

  • 911 Carrera S1390 kg
  • 911 Carrera 4S1450 kg
Specification differences between the selected 911 variants
Spec911 Carrera S993 · 1997–1998911 Carrera 4S993 · 1996–1998
Generation993 — Last Air-Cooled993 — Last Air-Cooled
Years (differs)1997–19981996–1998
Engine3.6 L M64.21 naturally aspirated flat-six with VarioRam3.6 L M64.21 naturally aspirated flat-six with VarioRam
Power (as published)285 PS (282 hp) @ 6,100–6,300 rpm285 PS (282 hp) @ 6,100–6,300 rpm
Power285 PS285 PS
Torque340 Nm (250 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm340 Nm (250 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm
0–100 km/h (differs)0–100 km/h 5.7 s (Sport Auto 02/97)0–100 km/h 5.3 s
Top speed270 km/h (168 mph)270 km/h (168 mph)
Weight (differs)1,390 kg (3,064 lb)1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Kerb weight (differs)1,390 kg1,450 kg
Drivetrain (differs)Rear-wheel driveAll-wheel drive (viscous coupling)
Layout (differs)RWDAWD
Transmission (differs)6-speed manual; 4-speed Tiptronic S (optional)6-speed manual
Body stylesCoupéCoupé
Cooling / familyAir-cooledAir-cooled
Production (differs)3,714 worldwide (1,752 of them North American, per Wikipedia)6,948 (Wikipedia production table; not independently corroborated)
Limited runNoNo