Mattheff

Novice question and cant seem to find anything online that answers the question on body size/rear end on the 993s. I like the look of the wider rear ends and assume the Turbo and 4S would have the wider back? What about the S? The Targa? Again, nothing against the narrow builds, just a preference and found a Targa that may be in my wheelhouse, curious if has the same frame (back end) as the Turbo, 4S, etc. If anyone can educate me it would be much appreciated. Thank you

bbs993tt

Turbo, C2S and C4S have wider rear ends and commonly referred to as wide bodies. Others are narrow bodies.

Mattheff

Thank you for the reply - any idea where Targas stack up (Narrow or wide) as it relates to the 993? Thanks

bbs993tt

To the best of my knowledge, all Targas are narrow bodied.

orangecurry

Just for clarity, all of the 993s have the same chassis 'shape', underpinnings / suspension points, whatever you want to call it.

The only difference for the wide-bodied cars is - wider rear fenders, a sill design that sticks out so that it can align with that wider bodywork, and a wider rear 'PU' or bumper. There are a few other details (exhaust pipe shape) and the rear wheels have a different offset or a 25?mm factory spacer (again so that they align with the bodywork) but that's it.

JimPA

IIRC my factory rear spacer is 31 mm.

71-3.0-911

There were no factory wide body targas. I do believe there were a few custom wide body builds though.

Cactus

I believe the difference is 2.9 inches between the narrow and the wide bodies.

ch3tman

centerpunch

Everyone's different, and certainly some folks prefer the "wide body" cars.

But there's really nothing "narrow" about the non-S cars. Every time I'm a car event in my "narrow body" C4, people come up to me and say, "Ooooh, this is one of the wide ones, right?"

I think instead of "narrow body" and "wide body" it would be more accurate to say "wide body" and "wider body."
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gbgastowers

Totally agree. The NB definitely has some advantages(look what Ruf and Singer, and a lot of racing
car base’s Porsche chose). I have a NB Cab and think it looks voluminous (had to 👀 up spelling). The WB are even more so. I would chose WB if given the chance. And split rear deck……

akrca4

Here is a pic I have with Targa, C2, and 4S side by side. Hope this helps!


Andy

Gbos1

Hard to mistake visually a Widebody Turbo, C4S and C2S next to a narrow body Carrera. Wider rear tires equals better grip and handling. When side by side it’s a considerable difference. Even Kendall Jenner gets it… and she has amazing taste in Classic Cars. Bootylicious

Watson

Incredible, never knew these versions existed! Could you order them from the regular catalogue or were they special orders?

71-3.0-911

Special order or modified by a body shop after delivery.