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1998 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

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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 Cabriolet - 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…

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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…

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Porsche 911 Carrera - 993

Introduced for the 1995 model year, the standard 911 Carrera of the 993 generation was&nbsp;fitted with a development of the M64 3.6-liter flat six that had been found in the prior <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/964/">964 generation</a>. With a redesigned exhaust system and new hydraulic lifters, the engine produced 272 horsepower. For the 1996 model year, a variable intake runner system (called VarioRam) was added to the standard Carrera, bumping horsepower to 285. Approximately 23,000 <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/coupe/">coupes</a> were built and 15,500 <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/cabriolet/">cabriolets</a>. Overlapping with the last year of production, it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/996/carrera/">911 Carrera of the 996 generation</a> for model year 1998.&nbsp;

Introduced for the 1995 model year, the standard 911 Carrera of the 993 generation was fitted with a development of the M64 3.6-liter flat…

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Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet - 993

The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (993 generation) was introduced for model year 1995&nbsp;along with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/coupe/">Coupe</a>&nbsp;version. It was&nbsp;fitted with a development of the M64 3.6-liter flat six that had been found in the prior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/964/">964 generation</a>. With a redesigned exhaust system and new hydraulic lifters, the engine produced 272 horsepower. For the 1996 model year, a variable intake runner system (called VarioRam) was added to the standard Carrera, bumping horsepower to 285. Approximately 15,500 cabriolets&nbsp;were built in both <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/cabriolet/manual/">6-speed manual</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/carrera/cabriolet/tiptronic/">Triptronic (automatic)</a> transmissions. Produced until 1998, the cabriolet was replaced by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/996/carrera/cabriolet/">Porsche 911&nbsp;Carrera Cabriolet (996 generation)</a>&nbsp;for model year 1999.&nbsp;

The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (993 generation) was introduced for model year 1995 along with the Coupe version. It was fitted with a…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1998 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Mecum Houston (2020) Lot #F76	$38,000 HIGH BID	Dec 04, 2020 3 months ago
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Bring A Trailer Auction	$35,000 SOLD	May 05, 2020 10 months ago
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet Bring A Trailer Auction	$30,356 SOLD	Mar 17, 2020 a year ago
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Bring A Trailer Auction	$46,000 SOLD	Feb 14, 2020 a year ago
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Bring A Trailer Auction	$58,500 HIGH BID	Jul 19, 2019 2 years ago

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet - Tiptronic - 993

Model years for Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet - Tiptronic - 993 (1995 to 1998)

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