1997 Porsche 993 Turbo - The Last Boosted Air Cooled 911 (POV Binaural Audio) 

What's your favorite generation of the 911 Turbo? ALSO WINTER FAN MEET at Porsche Fairfield in CT from 10am-2pm on Saturday Dec 3rd. I'll be there with PTSRS and Nick Murray. Swing by, bring your car and hang out.

I'm a simple man, I see a Tedward video and I have to watch it immediately

I knew how this was going to sound from NFS: Porsche Unleashed. The audio was shockingly accurate in that game.

Porsches from that era just have that perfect blend of class and agression. Love that thick agressive rear balanced out with classic front and those iconic headlights. Absolutely beautiful.

I’ve had quite a few 993s, 996s, a variety of other Italian and British sports cars besides. But if I had to name the most special car I’ve ever owned, it was a pristine, ultra low mileage 993 TT X50 that I ran for a year in 2005. Jesus… what a perfect car. That factory X50 kit gave the car 450bhp and to be honest, that felt a bit of an understatement. The car was savagely, brutally fast and yet utterly manageable, comfortable on long distances but fantastically tactile on the twisties. I lived in Germany at the time so really got to exercise the car and on one memorable late night trip back from Paris, I had the chance to wind it past 320kmh on the clock, at which point the aerodynamic forces on the car lifted the sunroof slightly up from its seals and the sudden, unexpected blast of wind noise made me think I was dead. Overtaking in that thing never, ever got old. What. A. Rush. I’d have another one tomorrow but don’t think I’d ever find one as nice as the one I had and if I did, it would now cost eleventy billion pounds.

993 is criminally good looking car. Best looking Porsche ever made. With big props to 964 Turbo.

This car looks so cozy to sit in. The "plush leather" seats is something I wish more companies did. It's legit one of the reason I love Dodge so much, the fact that the seats are practically giant poofy leather recliners.

I was watching that speedo closely and I went "holy s**t!" when you got onto the highway. That 40-100 is nuts on a car this old.

Imo the 993 is probably the sexiest 911 of all time in my eyes. Simply stunning.

one of the most important things to me is the gauge cluster looking nice, and ohh boy that cluster is beautiful

If anyone is curious, this car sold in august on BaT for $294,000.

my father had a silver one for years...sold it with 16k miles on it....for 225k. made 125 k on it. she was perfect. flawless. the engine sound is so unique and unmistakably Porsche

The cluster is so classy and business oriented.

This car in this spec is probably one of my top 5 favourite cars ever made 👌🏻

The 993 is (and will probably always be) my favorite 911. Everything about this car is just beautiful especially in that awesome yellow color! Todays 992 is an incredible sports car that is obviously a far faster car but the 993 just has that special quality that makes it iconic. It was the very first of the modern 911’s that really still looks new and fresh even in 2023 to me. I just love it.

Speed Yellow 993. 'nuff said.

Cars like these don't need a radio when the engine itself gives you the best music to your ears

yellow and porche really goes well together

This was the car that got me into cars and Porsches. My uncle bought one of these brand new in 97, black with red interior. I used to always stare at it in his garage whenever I would go to his house. Here's hoping I'm in the position to buy one of these some day.

The look of this beautiful car will live forever. I hope

Something special and distinctive about aircooled turbos. That whiny sound accelerating + the rush of air you hear, creates very unique atmosphere. Would love to see 964 turbo aswell. Wild beasts those are

Glad I’m one of the lucky owners of a polar silver 1996 since 10 years. This is the last 911 from my little collection that I‘d sell.

Superb. I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram, LSD. No CEL, no oil leaks. Multi-show full-concours winner. I do my own maintenance. I'm never selling it.

Air cooled Porsches are how a Porsche should sound.

11:15 The range of emotions of "wow he's exited about a TT!" to "..oh" was so fast here :D

Ahhh one of the best cars ever made!

That engine sound is giving me a vision in my mind. I can see the cylinders firing away up and down with other various other parts working in harmony to create that music. Nice and honest review as always.

I’ve been fortunate enough to drive a 993 turbo on several occasions and it is a car that needs to be respected. The turbos spool in a pretty linear fashion and the gain in speed, which at first seems somewhat unassuming, builds monstrously fast and you can get yourself in trouble quickly if you’re not careful. Driving this car hard leaves you with a very nice adrenaline rush when you exit the car. Sort of like patting a lion on the head and realizing after the fact that it could have ripped your arm off if it wanted too. 😅

As a Bentley U alum car enthusiast. Thank you for blessing Waltham/ Route 2 with fun 😀

Even the smell when you sit down the cockpit of a aircooled Porsche is magnificence.

FYI, 993 AWD system wasn't derived from the 959 (Porsche-Steuer Kupplung (PSK) - mutli-plate clutch system) and it's simply a viscous coupling system. The 964 Carrera 4 (Turbo didn't get AWD at the time) was the one with a simplified 959 AWD system which worked horribly and that's why Porsche went with the viscous clutch on the 993 (the same with 996 AWD models and 997.1 non-turbo AWD models). The 959 AWD design re-emerges in the 997.1 Turbo and subsequently on every new AWD models (997.2 and onward).

993 turbo is my favourite 911

Thanks for the ride along and dialogue.

God, these 993 Turbo are such PERFECT looking cars.

This reminds me of my childhood playing NFS Porsche this was my favorite car so gorgeous!

I miss the air cooled 993. Timeless. Peak door. Love those doors.

A naturally aspirated Porsche air cooled flat six is an impressive feat of engineering to get into that small engine bay let alone the plumbing for turbos and intercoolers. As well as air conditioning that was kind of added in through the years.

Definitely one of my favorite 911 variants of all time. Love the looks, love the sound and love the speed. Thanks for the video, Tedward!

I’ve gotta say, I fell in love with this car with this video, thanks Tedward 👌🏼👌🏼

I'm just a humble 944S guy for now, but I'm glad somebody else points out that awesome door-close sound all Porsches make.

I own a 96 993TT and agree it was a huge leap forward in refinement for Porsche. This car is a literal rocket ship but drives and handles like dream. Smooth as a grand tourer but also an amazing track car. All in a package that continues to appreciate in value. Sounds like the perfect vintage car to me.

what a beauty! great informative video as always~

The greatest 911 ever imo, my dream car 😍🤩

Most likely the best aircooled mass produced 911 ever made.

Gorgeous

You've convinced me. I'll take it.

It just seems so comfortable at 6000 rpm. Truly incredible. And a great video. Thank you :)

This was amazing

oh my good !!!! this is the best video of my dream cars thanks you Ted

That is a treat, awesome.

This was/is one of my ultimate dream cars, ever since they came out in the 90’s. For me it was black on black too.

Really nice car and beautiful color, enjoyed the drive.

Fantastic acceleration.

I love the little "ugh" mid-sentence when he sees the cop.

My dream car of all time, except for the color. 😄

The 993 Turbo in Speed Yellow or Riviera Blue is my dream car. Loved the video!

I love this Porsche, such a beautiful car.

Thanks. I am recovering from a stroke. My left foot is paralyzed.watching your POV video? It moves! Thanks! (again)

I still take it over today's driver assisted sports cars. Listen to that rev matching, that my friend its pure symphonic pleasure and the handling makes even the hardened scrooge smile without withdraw. Porsches are just so sublime, easy to drive and just the machine to turn back the middle life crises. I love those 90's Porsches, as you can see the thrill hasn't gone anywhere and the built quality its second to none. No Ferrari can't never match the Porsche quality, those Germans really have engineering down pat. No other exotic for me, as you said it can be a car for all occasions, for the track, to go to work as a daily driver, go out on the town for a nice dinner... The versatility its everlasting and so its the fun, along with that Porsche Quality. 🇩🇪👍

LOVE these cars

Great video, the camera was perfect for showing the car and driving was like being there yourself.

Beatiful !!!!!

This car is in my Holy Trinity of Porsches that I would actually like to own. Ted, I still have the promotional photos that Porsche sent to Auto Motor und Sport, when Porsche released the 993. Such a beautiful machine.

I only own a regular 993, but I agree with a lot that’s been said. It’s kinda a perfect blend of classic and modern Porsche to me.

nice, owned on of the last boosted air cooled 911s! great memory (night blue metallic)

The Goat 911

The Porsche 993 Turbo or Turbo S is my absolute dream car. Thanks for the video

That car is 10% intercooler and I’m here for it.

My all time favorite series 911. The maroon turbo was on my wall growing up.

993 Turbo?! Yes please! One of my all time favorite cars!

4:15 All of those turbo labels add at least 5hp. 😆

Insane how a new looking car still used heat exchangers for heat.. they were soo late to update these cars, but at the same time still cool they carried the aircooled cars so far

The best looking 911

The sound of that door….

I want one so fucking bad

I love the look of the car inside and out, the interior is perfect and simple, well made, the car sounds awesome and has gobs of power. What's not to like? I love what Porsche is doing now with their new cars as well which is rare, I almost always like the older stuff better, but this generation is pretty great. I cannot say its my absolute favorite but it's up there.

Amazing. Need to take her out to a less crowded highway than 128!

Wonderful car.....I love that they've massaged the same platform into what it is. That's about the most exciting 911 in my opinion. Although if I were to have a really modern 911 it'd be a carerra S. Not over the top, but lots of naturally aspirated juice

Finally: an American who pronounces the name properly .well done mate!😎👍

Good lord this is nice. Looks brand new

well i was about to go drive a porsche in a game but as i was grabbing some music to listen to i saw this and i cant help but watch it

993 turbo S best of the best.

993 is my favourite 911 model - the last air cooled 911, but the first with a more modern suspension design. A lot of the throttle stuff could probably be fixed with a remap, or perhaps there is an aftermarket part that could improve the response in a less disconnected way.

Love the videos no bulls..t music just sound and driving

OHHHHHH THAT IS THE DREAM.

dream car tbh

Great write up. Man would I love to own a 903 turbo😊

I can't process how these air cooled engines stay cool..especially this twin turbo one.

Nice video

I think the 993 will forever be my favorite and I think only because of the shape of the Turbos. Also, would love to see you drive a Porsche 968!

I got to drive one. Now I took high performance courses in my 2011 Mustang, so 5.0L Manual 400hp Brembos LSD Solid Axle. I recall trying to drive it like my Mustang and it did not like it. The front end got light and it started to understeer. Really felt like the car was all mechanical and i was fighting the car, and loosing. My Mustang I don't feel like I'm fighting it, feels more like I'm strong arming it into doing what I want and it does it, right up until it looses all grip and then its all over the place and a bear to catch. I also did not like the floor mounted pedals. I had the same issue you had with the throttle. But I found the clutch to be heavy and the bite point awkward. It may have been an aftermarket clutch because this also had aftermarket coil overs and intercooler. Power was good, and I liked how the turbos built boost, it didn't hit all at once. Gearing felt similar to my Mustang (which has rhe 3.73). First would go to 50-60km/h, 2nd to 100km/h, third to 150km/h. It was definitely a unique experience.

Guuuauu que Preciosidad… amo los clásicos porch 9once y variantes. El mejor coche jamás construido

Such a shame that this glorious 25-year-old car only has 10,000 miles on it. These things were built to be driven!

This car is the deal man!I would love to have one who knows maybe one day :)

10:32 “the sound of a wet dry vac”

Getting massive NFS Porsche flashbacks. Great video!

Ah my dream car

Man! Such a sweet ride!! I remember renting a '97 911 non Turbo model from a guy in North Attleboro MA, The name of the place was called International Horsepower, he rented all sorts of cool cars. Good time. I don't think he's there anymore...

Great!

The Porsche 993 Turbo is a Dream, a f******, f****** Dream. I cannot explain this, its basically a flat VW Beetle.