The generation of Porsche 911 produced from late 1993 to early 1998, known to insiders and enthusiasts as the 993, is immortalised as the final evolution of the hallowed sports car featuring an air-cooled engine—a critical distinction to hardline Porsche purists.

Not only did the 993 mark the end of a legacy that started with the progenitor 1948 Porsche 356, it would also prove to be the last of the hand-built 911s.

As soon as the voluptuous 993 Carrera was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1993, enthusiasts were clamouring to see what a Turbo version of the new 911 platform would look like.

This anticipation would persist until 1995, when the new 911 Turbo was unveiled for the 1996 model year.

Dressing up the already handsome 993 with the Turbo’s wider bodywork was a proven formula for success.

Its twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre, inline six-cylinder engine afforded 959 levels of outright performance, indisputable reliability and everyday drivability.

Externally, o...