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

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  • @bradfoster8146
    @bradfoster8146 Рік тому +154

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

    • @santiagoortiz3665
      @santiagoortiz3665 Рік тому +6

      Agreed

    • @TedMechanic
      @TedMechanic Рік тому +9

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

    • @detonator2112
      @detonator2112 Рік тому +2

      @@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.

    • @michael007ish
      @michael007ish Рік тому

      I concur

    • @baracus901
      @baracus901 10 місяців тому

      Thanks😊

  • @TheSummoner
    @TheSummoner Рік тому +22

    993s are the best looking 911s

    • @detonator2112
      @detonator2112 Рік тому +3

      @@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.

  • @bobbylanders3936
    @bobbylanders3936 Рік тому +32

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

    • @emmanuelofori6521
      @emmanuelofori6521 2 місяці тому

      i AM HAVING REACTIONS HERE JUST WATCHING AND HEARING THAT MOTOR

  • @andrewreynolds8100
    @andrewreynolds8100 Рік тому +32

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

    • @user-jk7yz3xs8z
      @user-jk7yz3xs8z Рік тому +1

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

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Рік тому +146

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

  • @wernerdanler2742
    @wernerdanler2742 Рік тому +7

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

  • @H2Overdrive99
    @H2Overdrive99 Рік тому +42

    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
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +11

      Glad you are liking it.

    • @saman_tabieb
      @saman_tabieb Рік тому

      Kennan is a relaxed version of doug

    • @danger450
      @danger450 Рік тому

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

  • @starrdogchamp1
    @starrdogchamp1 Рік тому +5

    My favorite and the most beautiful, the 993

  • @seanmccauley1446
    @seanmccauley1446 Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @tnhn1903
    @tnhn1903 Рік тому +33

    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
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +12

      It's Kennzoil day

    • @tnhn1903
      @tnhn1903 Рік тому +2

      ​@@carsandbidsa lovely day for sure!

  • @floorit4443
    @floorit4443 Рік тому +16

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

  • @carypyke935
    @carypyke935 Рік тому +7

    Well done Kennan

  • @jhollisphoto
    @jhollisphoto Рік тому +4

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

  • @housydoing
    @housydoing Рік тому +2

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

  • @wisruteb
    @wisruteb Рік тому +4

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +2

      Needs to come down a little bit.

  • @Chris_Shoaf
    @Chris_Shoaf Рік тому +4

    993 GT2 is my favorite

  • @ChrisWalksFast
    @ChrisWalksFast Рік тому +3

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

  • @andrewb325
    @andrewb325 Рік тому +8

    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.

  • @oibal60
    @oibal60 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @khuba2500
    @khuba2500 Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @MatthewCallier
    @MatthewCallier Рік тому +4

    Classic automotive beauty that will always be in style.

  • @CC-qe1gq
    @CC-qe1gq Рік тому +31

    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
      @Dave_Allison Рік тому +4

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

    • @danger450
      @danger450 Рік тому

      Also see "No shit Sherlock".

    • @CC-qe1gq
      @CC-qe1gq Рік тому

      @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

  • @gregb1469
    @gregb1469 Рік тому +3

    Finally someone reviews my favorite car of all time

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Рік тому +2

    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
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

      Kennan was super excited to do this review.

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto Рік тому +1

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

  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV Рік тому +6

    Kennan is really good…wow

  • @frankierodriguez8661
    @frankierodriguez8661 Рік тому +6

    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!!

  • @santiagoortiz3665
    @santiagoortiz3665 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @JohnJoannou-xq5rq
    @JohnJoannou-xq5rq Рік тому +3

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

    • @banjemine4150
      @banjemine4150 6 місяців тому

      Absolutely! I saw one parked by Notting Hill Gate last summer in cherry red. Even wanted to get off the bus just to have a closer look!
      So rare to see them out in the wild.

  • @jrbuch
    @jrbuch Рік тому +3

    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
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

      The 993 GT2 is so amazing.

    • @jrbuch
      @jrbuch Рік тому

      @@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!

  • @AlanisKing
    @AlanisKing Рік тому +3

    Kennzoil at it again with another good car review

  • @MrDeyugo
    @MrDeyugo Рік тому +2

    I love Kennan

  • @MQZ17
    @MQZ17 Рік тому +4

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

  • @liberi567
    @liberi567 Рік тому +7

    These are so cool, but so rare and expensive 😭

  • @sicboy041
    @sicboy041 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely stunning example. Great review!

  • @donleith
    @donleith Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @cut--
    @cut-- Рік тому +2

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

  • @FrenchArrogance
    @FrenchArrogance Рік тому +4

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

  • @bimbettocavallo
    @bimbettocavallo Рік тому +2

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

  • @michaelcondon8286
    @michaelcondon8286 Рік тому +2

    See Kennan; Immediate upvote

  • @TheImacrox
    @TheImacrox Рік тому +2

    This car is gorgeous!

  • @anthonyw5261
    @anthonyw5261 Рік тому +1

    Great job.
    I need to start reading the descriptions 😁

  • @julianevans9548
    @julianevans9548 Рік тому +4

    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
      @oibal60 Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @aspookyknucklehead1309
    @aspookyknucklehead1309 Рік тому +14

    Kennan is the pinnacle of car reviewers!

  • @RZFitnessTV
    @RZFitnessTV Рік тому +2

    Bad. Boys

  • @garethherring7261
    @garethherring7261 11 місяців тому +1

    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..

  • @Affalterbach1967
    @Affalterbach1967 Рік тому +2

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

  • @kevmagill5163
    @kevmagill5163 3 місяці тому

    The 993 Turbo S is the most desirable Porsche ever, then the 964 Turbo S. My buddy Nicky had the 993 Turbo S in Fly Yellow when it was new. He only wants the newest versions of anything, so it doesn't faze him how these have appreciated. But I'm still obsessed with the 993s, especially the Turbo S. It's beyond desirable to me. Great review Kennan!

  • @infadelakainf
    @infadelakainf Рік тому +4

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

      Another poster car.

    • @infadelakainf
      @infadelakainf Рік тому

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

  • @dj_armon
    @dj_armon Рік тому +1

    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

  • @jerOKC
    @jerOKC Рік тому +2

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

  • @Affalterbach1967
    @Affalterbach1967 Рік тому +9

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

  • @tlniec
    @tlniec Рік тому +4

    Still my all-time favorite Porsche road car.

  • @jsh139
    @jsh139 Рік тому +11

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

  • @brianpara1407
    @brianpara1407 Рік тому +1

    Is double t-shirts and shorts the company’s uniform?

  • @ShoelessJP
    @ShoelessJP Рік тому +11

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +5

      I think he is finding his groove on getting nerdy.

    • @danger450
      @danger450 Рік тому

      "Sure" LMFAO

  • @audiolover
    @audiolover Рік тому +2

    Dream car 🙏 timeless design

  • @joelcaleb1781
    @joelcaleb1781 Рік тому +1

    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
      @joelcaleb1781 Рік тому

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому

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

  • @markspence3750
    @markspence3750 Рік тому +2

    This dang thing is already @ $400,000... wow!

  • @Benniator
    @Benniator 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @douglangston
    @douglangston Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @bavariancarenthusiast2722
    @bavariancarenthusiast2722 Рік тому +2

    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 :)

  • @blaketindle4703
    @blaketindle4703 Рік тому +2

    Masterpiece! Automotive perfection!

  • @EddieRicks-i8v
    @EddieRicks-i8v Рік тому +2

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

  • @ericcarabetta1161
    @ericcarabetta1161 Рік тому +4

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

  • @jgallup04
    @jgallup04 Рік тому +1

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

  • @PauloFreireJr
    @PauloFreireJr Рік тому +2

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

  • @darinclark1853
    @darinclark1853 Рік тому +2

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому

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

  • @everydaybodybuilding2282
    @everydaybodybuilding2282 Рік тому +3

    Will be fun to see what this bids up to

  • @all-flat-engines
    @all-flat-engines Рік тому +2

    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 😓

  • @blaketindle4703
    @blaketindle4703 Рік тому +6

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

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

  • @michaelpalka3312
    @michaelpalka3312 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Benarnott-c2x
    @Benarnott-c2x Рік тому +1

    The suspension will be set for where the engine (weight)

  • @L4DFRED
    @L4DFRED Рік тому +1

    always wondered about the air cooled thing

  • @PrimaryIgnition
    @PrimaryIgnition Рік тому

    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.

  • @Nas4atu10
    @Nas4atu10 Рік тому +1

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

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

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

  • @HöschelAndreas
    @HöschelAndreas Рік тому +1

    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´)

  • @carlosfdz7807
    @carlosfdz7807 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car

  • @dk8797
    @dk8797 6 місяців тому +1

    this car did 0-60 in 3.8 seconds!!!! It is unfathomable how fast that was in 1997.

  • @NZotyoka81
    @NZotyoka81 Рік тому +1

    What is that rattling noise?

  • @lcb4082
    @lcb4082 Рік тому +2

    Before i click on the link to see what its goin for at the time of writing this.... since the auction is fresh it cant be that high yet... ill say $180k

    • @lcb4082
      @lcb4082 Рік тому +2

      yea... not even close lol

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

      400k now!

    • @notDonaldFagen
      @notDonaldFagen Рік тому

      Can't even get a common, regular 993 Turbo for that 😂😂

  • @omgness1234
    @omgness1234 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @marcusm556
    @marcusm556 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @davidtaylor5811
    @davidtaylor5811 Рік тому +1

    I could see Doug owning this.

  • @aaardvaaark
    @aaardvaaark Рік тому +1

    Most beautiful sounding engine of all time.

  • @dole9783
    @dole9783 Рік тому +1

    I honestly thought you were gonna say you bought it to replace your ferrari

  • @detonator2112
    @detonator2112 Рік тому +1

    Actually 993 GT2 is THE pinnacle of air cooled cars. 993 Turbo S and 964 3.6 Turbo S only come second. Cheers. What an amazing, beautiful car.

  • @SergioRatz
    @SergioRatz Рік тому +4

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

  • @jonrayalongtheway
    @jonrayalongtheway Рік тому +8

    You might be my new favorite car reviewer. You always make me enjoy the ride.

  • @Jjaxenn
    @Jjaxenn 23 дні тому

    I still remember Road & Track’s front cover of a red Porsche Turbo 993 captioned with - “Sell your Soul; 0-60 in 3.6 seconds.

  • @josephkelly4893
    @josephkelly4893 Рік тому +2

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

  • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
    @BorisBidjanSaberi11 Рік тому +2

    Aircooled Kennzoil

  • @ivanvasilev9417
    @ivanvasilev9417 Рік тому +2

    Let’s get nerdy with Kennan!

  • @abefromen1
    @abefromen1 Рік тому +1

    Automotive perfection.
    The greatest car of all time.

  • @timothyjerry1177
    @timothyjerry1177 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @danmurphy1994
    @danmurphy1994 Рік тому

    Black exterior and interior with yellow brake calipers. Perfection.

  • @lordmaster5522
    @lordmaster5522 Рік тому +1

    I thought the ultimate version of 993 is the 2018 Project Gold Turbo S.

  • @berkhanogulcanakcay7336
    @berkhanogulcanakcay7336 Рік тому +1

    NFS Porsche Unleashed vibes... Someone drive this one in Cote d'Azur please.

    • @carsandbids
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +1

      We will happily drive this in the Cote d'Azure

  • @hitchedtohorsepower
    @hitchedtohorsepower Рік тому +3

    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
      @carsandbids  Рік тому +2

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

  • @christiandulaney1638
    @christiandulaney1638 Рік тому +1

    The paint alone looks like its worth 400K. Aesthetically, the car is just perfect. Love the wide rear....aka Badonka donk

  • @brynmichael8029
    @brynmichael8029 Рік тому +1

    Love the T Shirt!!