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1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2S Tiptronic S

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1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S

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1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S

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Porsche 911 Carrera S - Tiptronic - 993

Porsche

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was responsible for the creation of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/volkswagen/beetle/type-1/">Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle</a>. After WW2, the company finally began producing its own automobiles, starting with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> in 1948. Since the creation of the 356, Porsche has always had a focus on producing sporty, high performance cars. In 1965, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">Porsche 911</a>, a car that has gone on to become synonymous with sports cars, and cemented the company&#39;s place among the most respected in the motoring world. Aside from famous models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/carrera-gt/">Carrera GT</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/918-spyder/">918 Spyder</a>, Porsche also has a storied history in motorsport, winning championships and titles in a wide range of competitions. Racing legends such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/908/">908</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/718-rsk/">718 RSK</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/917/">917</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/907">907</a> all wear the Porsche badge.

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was…

911 Carrera S - Tiptronic - 993

Porsche 911 - All Variants

When Porsche introduced the 911, no one could have imagined the impact the model would have on the automotive world. The rear engined sports car has seen numerous generations and variants, each with distinct engine and drivetrain configurations. In production since 1965, the 911 has become synonymous not just with Porsche, but sports cars in general. The 911&#39;s design has evolved over the years, yet the general styling of the car has remained unchanged, with its trademark teardrop shape noticeable through all variants. With a production run of over 50 years, the 911 counts some of the motoring world&#39;s most well known models amongst its history. Cars such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/carrera-rs/">Carrera RS</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/930/">930 Turbo</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/gt2/">993 GT2</a>&nbsp;feature amongst some of the storied variants that mark the history of the 911.

When Porsche introduced the 911, no one could have imagined the impact the model would have on the automotive world. The rear engined…

911 - All Variants

Porsche 911 - 993

Introduced in mid 1994 to replace the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/964/">964 generation</a>, the Porsche 993&#39;s have become highly sought after given their characteristic as the last of the air cooled Porsches. As with most Porsche series cars, they are available in multiple variants including the naturally aspirated <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/">Carrera</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-s/">Carrera S</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-4/">Carrera 4</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-4s/">Carrera 4S</a>, along with several <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/turbo/">993 Turbo</a> versions as well. From a collectors perspetive the most sought after&nbsp;sample in the 993 series is the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/gt2/">Porsche 911 GT2</a>.&nbsp; At more reasonable price points, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-s/">Carrera S</a>&nbsp;and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/rs/">Carrera RS</a>&nbsp;can be&nbsp;of particular interest given their&nbsp;low production volume and unique performance characteristics. Overlapping with with its last variants, the 993 series was replaced with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/996/">996 generation</a> in 1998. Learn more in our <a href="https://www.classic.com/blog/market-guide-porsche-993/">993 market guide</a>.&nbsp;

Introduced in mid 1994 to replace the 964 generation, the Porsche 993's have become highly sought after given their characteristic as the…

911 - 993

Porsche 911 Carrera S - 993

The Porsche 911&nbsp;Carrera S&nbsp;(993 generation), produced between 1996 and 1998,&nbsp;took the same mechanicals of the standard <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/">993 Carrera</a> and put them in the wide body of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/turbo/">993 Turbo</a>. With three additional inches of width at the rear and a lowered ride height, the car wore 17&rdquo; inch alloy wheels compared to the 16&rdquo; wheels on the standard car. A total of 3,714 were made in both <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-s/manual/">6-speed manual</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera-s/tiptronic/">Tiptronic&nbsp;(automatic)</a> transmissions. There was no direct succesor to the Carrera S in the 996 generation, although a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/996/carrera-4s/coupe/">996 Carrera 4S</a> was introduced in 2002.&nbsp;

The Porsche 911 Carrera S (993 generation), produced between 1996 and 1998, took the same mechanicals of the standard 993 Carrera and put…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2S Tiptronic S Silverstone Classic Live Online (2020) Lot #627	£51,188 SOLD	Aug 01, 2020 7 months ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic Bring A Trailer Auction	$49,500 HIGH BID	Dec 13, 2019 a year ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic Bring A Trailer Auction	$57,993 SOLD	Aug 03, 2018 3 years ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Bring A Trailer Auction	$77,000 SOLD	Jun 28, 2018 3 years ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic Bring A Trailer Auction	$42,000 SOLD	May 24, 2018 3 years ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic Bring A Trailer Auction	$57,100 HIGH BID	May 16, 2018 3 years ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Mecum Las Vegas (2017) Lot #S131	$35,000 SOLD	Nov 18, 2017 3 years ago
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Bring A Trailer Auction	WITHDRAWN	Aug 28, 2017 3 years ago

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Tiptronic - 993

Model years for Porsche 911 Carrera S - Tiptronic - 993 (1996 to 1998)

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