History

In model year 1993 the 911 Turbo was upgraded from 3.3 to 3.6 litres.  During this year 466 cars were produced for the North American market and 1121 for the rest of the world.  Only 83 of these were right hand drive including the 42 UK cars.  A number of these cars were registered in 1994.

The new engine M64/50 produced 360 bhp @ 5,000 rpm raising top speed to 175 mph and lowering 0-60 to 4.6 seconds.  To compliment this performance substantial brake and suspension upgrades were included.  BIG RED brake calipers were introduced along with larger brake pads.  During internal tests Porsche recorded outstanding braking distances along with 1.2g on deceleration.   The suspension upgrade included MO30 as standard (except for USA), this lowered ride height by 20mm.   The rear axle was changed to the Carrera RS type.   Limited slip differential upgraded with carbon plate.   The 3.6 model now featured the iconic 18 inch speedline split rim wheels with low profile tyres.   Other new features included:

• new CIS fuel injection system,

• uprated oil cooler,

• LUK flywheel,

• new air bags as standard,

• updated air conditioning system,

• new camshafts,

• higher boost pressure (0.9)

At the start of 1994 Porsches exclusive department built 93 very special run-out versions.  These were to be the last of the hand built cars, costing a minimum £130,000.  Most were destined for elite customers such as the Sultan of Brunei.  Details of these cars were not widely available at the time and not formally acknowledged by Porsche until recently (911 history DVD, Porsche 2004).

Of the 93 cars built 76 were flatnose and the rest were USA package cars or Japanese flatnose versions similar in style to the earlier 930 flatnose cars.  More details at flachbau.com  Each car featured the X88 Turbo S engine package, producing a minimum 385 bhp (more details).
 X92 exclusive front spoiler from the 964 3.8 RS and front air vents
 X93 exclusive rear spoiler painted to body colour
   (still the largest to appear on a street car)
 X99 rear fender vents
 USA cars turbo S script

In addition, another 62 X88 engine packages were produced.  Some of these were used by racing teams and the rest were available as an option on otherwise standard cars.