I’ve been driving a 1972 Targa MFI for nearly 25 years - even as a daily driver at times. But always at least 3 days a week - Fri-Sun. Last week I look delivery of a ‘96 993 with 27K miles on the ODO. And I simply cannot believe how advanced and refined it is over my ‘72. And yet it’s still CLEARLY a 911!
@@AutoDidaktFilms The stupidest myth is that 911 became "bloated" with 993. It's stupid because it has ZERO truth in it. It's WIDER because of the wide rear. But the dimensions are pretty much exactly the same. 993 is "SMALLER" than 964. 993 C4 is also lighter than 964 C4 because the AWD system on 993 is considerably lighter. Well... smaller means that the difference is only in the bumpers and the stance. It's pretty much the exact same monocoque. And besides, 993 has much more traditional front look as it's much more like on the 356 and "James Dean" 500 Spyder. Both had softer shaped cannons. 993 C2 is 40 kg heavier probably only because of the new suspension. Huge difference? NOT. 1987-1989 G-body length: 4290 mm 964 length: 4250 mm 993 length: 4245 mm 964 height: 1320mm 993 height: 1300mm 1987-1989 G-body height: 1321 mm 964 C2 weight: 1350 kg 993 C2 weight: 1390 kg (mainly because of the new rear suspension) 964 C4 weight: 1475 kg 993 C4 weight: 1420 kg Just to put facts straight.
Once upon a time I was invited to a castle named Schaubeck where Harm Lagaay introduced to a small crowd of guests the brand new 993 explaining how it was designed based on the highlights of the iconic form going even back to the 356. I never forget …(he explained that the highlights = reflections of the form were defining guides to shape…)
Continually surprasing yourself is a rare achievement, yet you continue to produce this inciteful and compellng communication. I almost said "compelling content" rather than comunication but content is also valid in the literal sence as it leaves me content. Knowledgeable, stylish and suave. We need more or this in the world.
Thank you very much indeed. These aren't on the fly, other than the actual filing, that is. What you're looking at is several days of work, so I'm glad to hear it resonates in such a manner.
Surely the very last truly 911 for the romantics. I had some difficulties with this video though, distracted by the stunning architecture background. Not suitable for architects (had the same with the 928 review) :-):-):-) the rest will enjoy the video the same as the previous ones. Great work.
'Elfer' is the German shorthand for 'Neunelfer', which itself is derived from the figure 'Neunhundertelf'. Precisely 0.0% of Germans ever call the 911 'Neunhundertelf'.
Necessity is the mother of invention. Given the limited resources, the 993 was certainly a brilliant update of what was by then an ancient platform and speaks to the depth of talent at the firm and quality of it culture. That said, latterly I find the 993's proportions betray its inherent compromise more obviously. It doesn't quite work. It's most obvious when you see one driving on the road. The tall, thin glasshouse doesn't match the relatively wide hips. But it does still look great from some angles.
You're definitely in the minority. If you showed a G-body 911 and 993 to general public side by side, 99% of them would say the 993 looks superior. 964 looks nice from the front but the sloped, very narrow rear makes it look very underwhelming in real life. The 964 Turbo is a different story though, when the rear gets more width. And hey, I drive a 996 4S (the "ugliest" one) so I'm not biased. Actually I think 996 4S has the best looking rear of the water cooled cars (because it looks a bit like 993) but I'm definitely biased and unobjective in that case.
@@detonator2112 Indeed. And the general public are the very last people whose opinions you should be asking about car design! If they like it, it's probably crap. Popularity is generally inversely proportional with merit. The most popular things - music, food, youtube channels etc - are always ghastly. McDonalds is the most popular restaurant in the world. Look at the utter trash that gets eyeballs on UA-cam. Etc. Anyway, the G-body is a much better balanced and proportioned design, in the end, than the 993. As is your 996 C4S, which is both very coherent and extremely pretty. The 993 is pretty, but also pretty compromised by its ancient core structure.
@@flat6croc I disagree completely. G-body has underwhelming rear whereas the 993 rear looks just absolutely superior compared to any other Porsche out there. Especially the 2S/4S model. And the 993 front end actually looks much more like the traditional 356 and James Dean Spyder 500 with those softer shaped cannons, so in that sense it's just as "traditional" as the G-model. 930, however, it's much more balanced look. That wide rear is what makes the balance to me. Still 993 Turbo / 2S/4S is the best looking 911 ever made to me. It's not even close. But hey... opinions are like... you know... cheers.
@@detonator2112 All in the eye. For me the 993 C2S and C4S look flabby and overweight, much prefer a narrow body C2. 993 Turbo is even worse with its melted rear spoiler. Wide body 993s do not drive terribly well, either!
"A place of resourcefulness, rather than big money"
What a great, conclusive final line for such an amazing video. Congrats, Chris.
A new video from Auto Didakt Perfectly timed to kick off the weekend! Thank you so much bringing distinguished style into UA-cam 👍
Great job, Christopher. It's safe to say the 993 is my favorite car, so I'm happy it got the Auto Didakt treatment 😀
I’ve been driving a 1972 Targa MFI for nearly 25 years - even as a daily driver at times. But always at least 3 days a week - Fri-Sun.
Last week I look delivery of a ‘96 993 with 27K miles on the ODO. And I simply cannot believe how advanced and refined it is over my ‘72.
And yet it’s still CLEARLY a 911!
How I miss that classic glasshouse and those compact dimensions... Congrats on yet another brilliant video!
It was eye-opening to realise quite how compact the 993 is...
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The stupidest myth is that 911 became "bloated" with 993. It's stupid because it has ZERO truth in it. It's WIDER because of the wide rear. But the dimensions are pretty much exactly the same.
993 is "SMALLER" than 964. 993 C4 is also lighter than 964 C4 because the AWD system on 993 is considerably lighter.
Well... smaller means that the difference is only in the bumpers and the stance. It's pretty much the exact same monocoque. And besides, 993 has much more traditional front look as it's much more like on the 356 and "James Dean" 500 Spyder. Both had softer shaped cannons.
993 C2 is 40 kg heavier probably only because of the new suspension. Huge difference? NOT.
1987-1989 G-body
length: 4290 mm
964 length: 4250 mm
993 length: 4245 mm
964 height: 1320mm
993 height: 1300mm
1987-1989 G-body height: 1321 mm
964 C2 weight: 1350 kg
993 C2 weight: 1390 kg (mainly because of the new rear suspension)
964 C4 weight: 1475 kg
993 C4 weight: 1420 kg
Just to put facts straight.
I love the rain gutters and all the 'carry over' items thank god they remained!
Not a bad angle can be found on the 993.
Once upon a time I was invited to a castle named Schaubeck where Harm Lagaay introduced to a small crowd of guests the brand new 993 explaining how it was designed based on the highlights of the iconic form going even back to the 356. I never forget …(he explained that the highlights = reflections of the form were defining guides to shape…)
Brilliant little video. Entertaining and informative even though it’s all ‘old news’. Keep telling me more about Porsche! Cheers
Continually surprasing yourself is a rare achievement, yet you continue to produce this inciteful and compellng communication. I almost said "compelling content" rather than comunication but content is also valid in the literal sence as it leaves me content. Knowledgeable, stylish and suave. We need more or this in the world.
Thank you very much indeed.
These aren't on the fly, other than the actual filing, that is. What you're looking at is several days of work, so I'm glad to hear it resonates in such a manner.
Excellent video! Love the production quality and polish of the host. Keep them coming! Much love from the USA 🇺🇸
Really enjoyed your video
Fabulous series of films, please keep it up.
Happy to see you chose Frankfurt as the backdrop to your take on the 993, the home of my very own Turbo.
My favourite iteration of the 911. Sadly future cars would always feel like a let down to me in comparison.
Surely the very last truly 911 for the romantics. I had some difficulties with this video though, distracted by the stunning architecture background. Not suitable for architects (had the same with the 928 review) :-):-):-) the rest will enjoy the video the same as the previous ones. Great work.
Excellent video, although the 964 remains my favourite 911 design
love it
What is Christopher saying when a couple of times he says what sounds a bit like “elva”? It’s not Neunhundertelf. Can anyone tell me?
'Elfer' is the German shorthand for 'Neunelfer', which itself is derived from the figure 'Neunhundertelf'. Precisely 0.0% of Germans ever call the 911 'Neunhundertelf'.
De 993 porsche is de beste porsche ooit gemaakt.
Necessity is the mother of invention. Given the limited resources, the 993 was certainly a brilliant update of what was by then an ancient platform and speaks to the depth of talent at the firm and quality of it culture. That said, latterly I find the 993's proportions betray its inherent compromise more obviously. It doesn't quite work. It's most obvious when you see one driving on the road. The tall, thin glasshouse doesn't match the relatively wide hips. But it does still look great from some angles.
You're definitely in the minority. If you showed a G-body 911 and 993 to general public side by side, 99% of them would say the 993 looks superior. 964 looks nice from the front but the sloped, very narrow rear makes it look very underwhelming in real life. The 964 Turbo is a different story though, when the rear gets more width. And hey, I drive a 996 4S (the "ugliest" one) so I'm not biased. Actually I think 996 4S has the best looking rear of the water cooled cars (because it looks a bit like 993) but I'm definitely biased and unobjective in that case.
@@detonator2112 Indeed. And the general public are the very last people whose opinions you should be asking about car design! If they like it, it's probably crap. Popularity is generally inversely proportional with merit. The most popular things - music, food, youtube channels etc - are always ghastly. McDonalds is the most popular restaurant in the world. Look at the utter trash that gets eyeballs on UA-cam. Etc. Anyway, the G-body is a much better balanced and proportioned design, in the end, than the 993. As is your 996 C4S, which is both very coherent and extremely pretty. The 993 is pretty, but also pretty compromised by its ancient core structure.
@@flat6croc I disagree completely. G-body has underwhelming rear whereas the 993 rear looks just absolutely superior compared to any other Porsche out there. Especially the 2S/4S model. And the 993 front end actually looks much more like the traditional 356 and James Dean Spyder 500 with those softer shaped cannons, so in that sense it's just as "traditional" as the G-model. 930, however, it's much more balanced look. That wide rear is what makes the balance to me. Still 993 Turbo / 2S/4S is the best looking 911 ever made to me. It's not even close. But hey... opinions are like... you know... cheers.
@@detonator2112 All in the eye. For me the 993 C2S and C4S look flabby and overweight, much prefer a narrow body C2. 993 Turbo is even worse with its melted rear spoiler. Wide body 993s do not drive terribly well, either!
@@flat6croc Maybe it's like some guys like big rears on women, some don't. 😀