1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S (993) Review: The Final and ULTIMATE Air-Cooled 911 [Kennan]

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In this video, we learn about the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Let's "Get Nerdy" with Kennan and explore the "Facts and Figures" of this last air-cooled 911!
This is a Turbo S, which was an incredibly limited-production, ultra-special variant made only in 1997 and limited to just a few hundred total units. Indeed, this car offers everything that's special about the 993 Turbo - the analog feel, the gorgeous style, the tossable chassis - and adds extra power and a few more subtle upgrades (including that all-important air intake on the rear fender) to set it apart. This is one of the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911 models.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 CARS & BIDS!!!
01:25 The History of the Porsche 911 993
01:43 Air-Cooled Cars
02:47 The Magical Double Wishbone Suspension
03:45 993 Turbo S Specs
04:11 Design Aspects
06:29 The Engine
07:35 The Double Wishbone Suspension Continued
08:18 Interior: Carbon Fiber & Leather
10:10 Driving the Porsche 993 Turbo S
15:52 Outro
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[@bradfoster8146]

The 993 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made (imo)

[@santiagoortiz3665]

Agreed

[@TedMechanic]

Can you imagine that at some point people were trading these in for a 996...

[@detonator2112]

@@TedMechanic Haha. It's like trading a Rolex to a fashionable new Apple watch. Not to say 996 isn't a good car. It IS a very good car. But come on... the looks of the 993... perfection.

[@michaelj7069]

I concur

[@baracus901]

Thanks😊

[@christopherkraft1327]

Kennan is the type of guy that is doing an excellent job!!! He's really emerged from Doug's shadow!!! 👍👍🎃

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

Stop pushing it

[@ericB3444]

Quit pushing it pal

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Doug would never want to have a shadow. (:

[@BilltheTulaneGuy]

Doug has a shadow?

[@briancornish5857]

Definitely a Dougie "Mini Me"...

[@bobbylanders3936]

You can sense the absolutely genuine thrill and excitement he has driving it. I would have the exact same reaction.

[@TheSummoner]

993s are the best looking 911s

[@detonator2112]

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee 993 is the best looking Porsche ever made. New ones are HUGE in size and have little to do with the classic 911's. Sure they're amazing, fast cars but purely from the aesthetic point of view they don't come even close.

[@wernerdanler2742]

OMG! I just looked. It's at $300,000 with 7 days left. It might well top half a million.

[@andrewreynolds8100]

Not even a Porsche guy, but this was a very intriguing review. Loved it. Keep up the great work, Kennan

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

Why is everyone on these videos awkwardly pushing it so much?

[@H2Overdrive99]

Kenan's presentations have just been increasingly engaging! His style is very discernable and enjoyable because it now has its own identity. I love the differences between Doug's "quirks and features" and Kenan's now equally-engaging "Facts and Figures." Each is awesome!

[@carsandbids]

Glad you are liking it.

[@user-gg6ub9xl6e]

Kennan is a relaxed version of doug

[@danger450]

Gee, it's almost as it if cringe-ly scripted that way or something. YAWN.

[@floorit4443]

This car (and the 993 turbo non-s) is just peak Porsche. Grail.

[@seanmccauley1446]

love a tour of the final boss of the 993 generation 911's. I'll never forget seeing one drive by me in a parking lot back in 2001.

[@starrdogchamp1]

My favorite and the most beautiful, the 993

[@santiagoortiz3665]

This is one of my Dream Cars! The last of the air Cooled 911s. The styling of this car is absolutely beautiful! However, I'd have to sell my house and my liver to get it.

[@ChrisWalksFast]

I think that’s the most beautiful Porsche I’ve seen

[@CC-qe1gq]

Admittedly, I prefer the older air-cooled Porsche, and I've been lucky enough to drive several of them. As a girl, I honestly struggle a bit with no powered steering. However, the 993 Turbo S is a masterpiece and wonderful car

[@Dave_Allison]

964 and 993 (apart from RS models) all have power steering

[@danger450]

Also see "No shit Sherlock".

[@CC-qe1gq]

@Dave_Allison 964 and 993 are definitely too modern for me. I used to own a 3.2 Carrera. Now, I'm a happy owner of a Lotus Elise S1 and a, finally slide girlish 😝, VW Up! Gti

[@jhollisphoto]

I'm sorry, but that is PINNACLE PORSCHE. Period. It is the most beautiful Porsche, period.

[@carypyke935]

Well done Kennan

[@DUNEATV]

Kennan is really good…wow

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Kennan, I don't blame you for wanting to keep that car. I'd like to keep that car. It's nostalgic for me to see these. The 993 era of Porsche is gorgeous, sounds great, and timeless. Congratulations on getting to experience one of these legends.

[@carsandbids]

Kennan was super excited to do this review.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@carsandbids Can we blame him? (: That’s one of Porsche’s best. 🙌

[@housydoing]

Dream car - for reference, i have a '24 C2 on allocation, but yeah ... dream car!

[@MatthewCallier]

Classic automotive beauty that will always be in style.

[@andrewb325]

Such a beautiful amazing car. Though based on an old design even for it's day, this car had acceleration that was unheard of at the time.

[@carsandbids]

Yes, you are right

[@jrbuch]

I'd argue that either the 993 GT2, or the 993 Carrera RS were the pinnacle of 993-based 911''s. I've sat in a 993 Turbo S and can confirm they feel very special though. I've also spent time in a 993 Carrera RS which also felt really amazing.

[@carsandbids]

The 993 GT2 is so amazing.

[@jrbuch]

@@carsandbids The Turbo S is probably the better road car though I'd imagine? Either way, would love to see a 993 GT2 featured sometime!

[@Chris_Shoaf]

993 GT2 is my favorite

[@wisruteb]

A great 993 example in need of euro-spec suspension.

[@carsandbids]

Needs to come down a little bit.

[@gregb1469]

Finally someone reviews my favorite car of all time

[@FrenchArrogance]

Oh, hey, he's driving around Bellevue in today's video after being on Mercer Island last time 👍

[@infadelakainf]

As a kid born in the 80s this is my dream Porsche.

[@carsandbids]

Another poster car.

[@infadelakainf]

@@carsandbids poster right above the bed that we all would stare at everyday

[@liberi567]

These are so cool, but so rare and expensive 😭

[@MQZ17]

The most beautiful 911 of all time, its gorgeous from every angle

[@bimbettocavallo]

Two birds with one stone on your trip to Washington. This one is really a special one

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

These cars are sooo cool! There are hardly any left over here in the UK, but when you see one, it makes your day!

[@AlanisKing]

Kennzoil at it again with another good car review

[@tnhn1903]

everytime I see a new video featuring kennan, my day gets better! and since I am a porsche lover, this one is a banger! thanks for the great content as always!

[@carsandbids]

It's Kennzoil day

[@tnhn1903]

​@@carsandbidsa lovely day for sure!

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Hi Kennan, great video again. This is what you can call a MINT condition classic and probably if not the most, one of the most pretty designed Porsches, completely ruined with the stupid front lights of the next generation, no matter what Doug has to say 🙂. You probably know better but I think I remember this was one if not the first 911 offered with forged magnesium wheels, which were offered with several models afterwards.This is certainly a fast sports car even for today's standards, and with the legendary air cooled engine and in this condition, sure as hell the next owner is gonna be a really happy dude. Thanks for the great work man. Much love from West Spain!!

[@khuba2500]

Kennan I really appreciate your review! So calm and detailed. It's a very good thing that you briefly explain a lot of stuff you mention about technical background etc. Greets!

[@cut--]

@11:42 👉"so achingly good looking" 😊 you nailed it!🥰

[@tlniec]

Still my all-time favorite Porsche road car.

[@carsandbids]

It is epic.

[@TheImacrox]

This car is gorgeous!

[@jerOKC]

The perfect car. Will be a million dollar car soon.

[@carsandbids]

It'll get close!

[@blaketindle4703]

If I was Kennan I’d have certainly been tempted to just drive that 911 right into my garage lol

[@carsandbids]

We had to remind him to return the car at the end of the shoot. He was trying to flee to Canada with it.

[@jsh139]

Probably my all-time favorite 90s car. The new owner is quite a lucky person.

[@danger450]

IE, wealthy. Got it.

[@sicboy041]

Absolutely stunning example. Great review!

[@carsandbids]

Thank you!

[@michaelcondon8286]

See Kennan; Immediate upvote

[@Affalterbach1967]

Recruiting and developing Kennan is one of Doug's greatest hits.

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@aspookyknucklehead1309]

Kennan is the pinnacle of car reviewers!

[@everydaybodybuilding2282]

Will be fun to see what this bids up to

[@ShoelessJP]

Kennan is really starting to come into his own with his comfortability behind a camera. Awesome 993, too!

[@carsandbids]

I think he is finding his groove on getting nerdy.

[@danger450]

"Sure" LMFAO

[@user-ul4wy2lx2m]

If I could just live in a tent 🏕️ this would be mine parked at a friends house in a nice warm garage 😂

[@anthonyw5261]

Great job. I need to start reading the descriptions 😁

[@donleith]

This was my first Cars and Bids channel view. Kennan is fantastic. Thanks for an informative and entertaining look at my favorite car since I was a kid.

[@carsandbids]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PauloFreireJr]

😂Congratulainos --- Doug School Perfect --- remarks on The video ( The 996 was Manufactured in Germany for United States )

[@ericcarabetta1161]

This is my most favorite Porsche, ever. It’s the perfect Porsche.

[@blaketindle4703]

Masterpiece! Automotive perfection!

[@carsandbids]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dj_armon]

hated when doug mixes other people on his channel but i LOVE the way you review cars on this channel. Keep it separate we love it haha

[@carsandbids]

Thank you for watching along!

[@Benniator]

This has been my dream car ever since I read the Car and Driver issue comparing this, the Dodge Viper, and the Acura NSX.

[@garethherring7261]

Stunning car.. love the styling of the 993, the 964 before was also special, but the few tweaks applied to the 993 model just achieved perfection..

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

This one is a really beauty - I would keep it for an investment - ahem - weekend pleasure - and keep it for ever. The red one....nope I pass too much. Its a dream car and the beginning of a great collection :)

[@IcarusBPM]

Thank you Kennan, very cool 👍

[@mixanderfigueroa3999]

Love these

[@Affalterbach1967]

6:21 Love a coupe with a rear window wiper.

[@julianevans9548]

Huge gaps between the wheels and the bodywork? Because of much lower profile tyres than would have been on the original? Great review, thanks.

[@oibal60]

Yup. I put Bilstein M030 shocks, springs & beefier sway bars on mine. Lowered it A LOT. So much better! Thing drives like it's on rails, with zero bump steer. Not a harsh ride at all.

[@PrimaryIgnition]

Was lucky enough to see a similar/same spec in Vancouver in the 2010s at Weissach. No one was paying attention to it and I walked in and stared at it for many minutes. It sure was something special.

[@jgallup04]

#1 car of all time for me. Nothing better.

[@all-flat-engines]

Love my 993 and the size/weight is amazing. That said I'm always a little on edge driving it, its so tiny and low, huge lifted trucks and SUVs miss it regularly prompting weekly brown alerts 😓

[@carsandbids]

HA!

[@TritonCommerceMA]

Such a cool car. Thanks for showing us.

[@carsandbids]

Our pleasure!

[@L4DFRED]

always wondered about the air cooled thing

[@michaelpalka3312]

Nice job Kennan! You're starting to nail it!

[@brynmichael8029]

Love the T Shirt!!

[@douglangston]

Another fantastic Kennan video. Doug has another great quality, picking great friends. Looking forward to more content from you Kennan. The more you do, the better you are. Keep up the good work.

[@joelcaleb1781]

Bro, I really mean this and I really mean that I’ve had like 30 exotic German cars and I’ve never had one of these. But this is my favorite car of all time.

[@joelcaleb1781]

I’ve never had one because it’s a little rich for my blood. I don’t think I can afford one 11.

[@carsandbids]

the 996s aren't crazy expensive yet. maintenance aside, they give you a good Porsche experience.

[@garywalters3523]

Epic Video, Epic Car…

[@oibal60]

Nice. 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.

[@carsandbids]

Don't!

[@marcusm556]

This is a very cool car to own, to look at and probably to drive especially with GT2 aero , and this comes from a GT3 owner.

[@louisalexallen]

Kennan the type of guy to make to make great content

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@davidtaylor5811]

I could see Doug owning this.

[@audiolover]

Dream car 🙏 timeless design

[@carsandbids]

So good!

[@darinclark1853]

Such a wonderful car! Will you guys add exterior footage of the drive at some point?

[@carsandbids]

Maybe, we film a lot in San Diego and the nice roads are a bit far for us.

[@danmurphy1994]

Black exterior and interior with yellow brake calipers. Perfection.

[@carsandbids]

Yup!

[@josephkelly4893]

Very interested in what this will go for, what a machine

[@carlosfdz7807]

Beautiful car

[@MrDeyugo]

I love Kennan

[@joeykitty2892]

When I opened the email from Cs&Bs, and saw this car, I knew it was special, but, I didn't know it was THIS special!

[@carsandbids]

Super special!

[@SergioRatz]

The 993 (4s) is my favorite Porsche! not so much of the air cooled part but just the look of them.

[@hitchedtohorsepower]

Back in 2005 I was driving my 911 SC around Southern California doing break in miles after a full restoration. I was on The PCH and saw one of these Turbo S street parked outside a bar. I parked behind it and starting looking around it and kinda freaking out. At the time a guy was walking into the bar and stopped to talk to me. He knew the owner of the S but couldn't understand why I was so excited to see that car and said what's the difference between the Turbo S and my SC! Yes my SC was extremely nice and looked great with new paint job and great bodywork but to me I just didn't even comprehend that someone wouldn't understand the difference but as I've learned even driving a 996 that I have now to the non car person a Porsche is a Porsche 🤦‍♂️. I wish I could afford a 993 Turbo S because it's among my top 3 or 4 cars of all time!!

[@carsandbids]

the looks, the engine, the brakes, one of the best for sure.

[@2bunphettered788]

I remember the 993 Turbo when it came out. It was matched up against other supercars at the time on the cover of R/T magazine or maybe Motor Trend. Motorweek has a throwback review of it on their KZbin channel. I used to see two 96's, a silver one and Burgundy one all the time on regular commutes. Love at first sight. 😍👍🏾

[@carsandbids]

Braking from 60 in under 100 feet is what I always remembered.

[@samw]

i drove this exact car like a month ago, epic

[@carsandbids]

Enjoyed it?

[@Nas4atu10]

I know it’s hardly mentioned, but this car is quick.

[@carsandbids]

Real quick, and when it came out it was blisteringly quick.

[@sarunasnorinkevicius7728]

Would be epic if Kennan could do a 964 turbo review also, bad boy for life! 💪

[@carsandbids]

Maybe one day!

[@superchargedsteve3411]

I just dont like anyone else other than Doug doing the reviews. Nothing personal, I like his channel for him. I would have loved to have seen Doug do this review!

[@omgness1234]

I know this is still under cars and bids and therefore under Doug, but please don’t feel like you have to copy his style and cadence. It feels like you’re doing a Doug impression, instead of your own thing. I hope you find your own voice/style because I love the information being shared.

[@aaardvaaark]

Most beautiful sounding engine of all time.

[@cucamongaduke3600]

Great review; incredible car. I’d be surprised if Kennan wasn’t one of the bidders on this example.

[@carsandbids]

Kennan has his eye on something completely different. We are trying to peer pressure him in to it.

[@Eggsplanepls]

Kelvin > Doug 🍻

[@PaulMathaisOmara]

I wish there was a Cars & Bids podcast!

[@carsandbids]

Perhaps... Cars & Buds

[@yourstrulybostonyourstruly3185]

Kennan know his ish, ok then lol👌🏾

[@ivanvasilev9417]

Let’s get nerdy with Kennan!

[@timothyjerry1177]

GT2 RS then this next. What a timeless, gorgeous 911 🇩🇪

[@skagerstrom]

Hahahaha :P Pure.. The lack of the waterpump makes it pure. Yay! :D

[@carsandbids]

Indeed!

[@OriginalJoe]

This is a great video and review - it just needs a Doug Score at the end

[@user-xj5yi9iu4l]

Here in Germany Porsche produced the 993 tubo with 450 hp ( WLS II Werksleistungssteigerung II ), means Powerincreasing II from factory. They are less produced then the tubo S . Same engine like GT2 Racecar and exhaust. Looks like 993 projet gold ( very last aircooled Kennan, I invite you to Düsseldorf, Gernany to drive one on them ( produced 7/97 on the German Autobahn with no speed limit´)

[@abefromen1]

Automotive perfection. The greatest car of all time.

[@carsandbids]

Couldn't agree more!