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Two 911s, spec for spec

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Slot A

911 Turbo S

993 · 1997–1998 · 450 PS

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Slot B

911 Carrera S

993 · 1997–1998 · 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 Turbo S450 PS
  • 911 Carrera S285 PS

0–100 km/hlower is better

  • 911 Turbo S4.1 s
  • 911 Carrera S5.7 s

Top speed

  • 911 Turbo S300 km/h
  • 911 Carrera S270 km/h

Kerb weightlower is better

  • 911 Turbo S1500 kg
  • 911 Carrera S1390 kg
Specification differences between the selected 911 variants
Spec911 Turbo S993 · 1997–1998911 Carrera S993 · 1997–1998
Generation993 — Last Air-Cooled993 — Last Air-Cooled
Years1997–19981997–1998
Engine (differs)3.6 L M64 twin-turbocharged air-cooled flat-six, larger Triple K K-24 turbos3.6 L M64.21 naturally aspirated flat-six with VarioRam
Power (as published) (differs)450 PS (331 kW) Euro; 424 hp (316 kW) US285 PS (282 hp) @ 6,100–6,300 rpm
Power (differs)450 PS285 PS
Torque (differs)574 Nm (423 lb-ft) @ 4,500 rpm340 Nm (250 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm
0–100 km/h (differs)0–100 km/h 4.1 s (Porsche)0–100 km/h 5.7 s (Sport Auto 02/97)
Top speed (differs)300 km/h (186 mph)270 km/h (168 mph)
Weight (differs)1,500 kg (3,307 lb)1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
Kerb weight (differs)1,500 kg1,390 kg
Drivetrain (differs)All-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Layout (differs)AWDRWD
Transmission (differs)6-speed manual6-speed manual; 4-speed Tiptronic S (optional)
Body stylesCoupéCoupé
Cooling / family (differs)Turbo · Air-cooledAir-cooled
Production (differs)345 built (Porsche Exclusive); other Porsche Newsroom pages state 336 or 4353,714 worldwide (1,752 of them North American, per Wikipedia)
Limited run (differs)YesNo