Highlights

WEIGHT: 1190* KGs

295 BHP Per Tonne

Weight is reduced to 1,190 kg dry, 1,220 kg wet, down from the original 1,370 kg of a standard 993 Carrera 2.

With 270 bhp per tonne, it has the same power-to-weight ratio as a 996 GT3 with its current engine. However, the spicier 360 bhp option, offers 295 bhp per tonne versus 293 bhp per tonne of the 997 GT3. 

(Final performance figures have not been officially recorded.)
*Dry Weight

Seam Welded  Body

Integral Roll Cage

5-Way Adjustable,

Active Suspension

Like the original Autoart 300R created some 20 years ago, the 993R delivers a more focused driving experience than the original car it was based on. With a seam welded body, integral roll cage combined with five-way adjustable, active suspension and Porsche Motorsport components the 993 chassis delivers a visceral driving experience.

Hand Crafted Lightweight Interior

While performance is important, the 993R also features a level of driver comfort that would be expected today. Our hand crafted lightweight minimalist interior is trimmed in the finest materials, whilst aluminium is used for all the vehicle controls to make the 993R feel very special.

Bespoke Luggage Compartment

No Paul Stephens Autoart car is complete without its signature luggage compartment. Our remotely operated aluminium bonnet reveals a beautifully trimmed space for personal belongings and additional items in the lower storage area.

3.8 Litre Engine

Producing 360 BHP

At 8500 RPM

The 993R 3.8-litre engine, features a 997 GT3 crankshaft, RSR pistons, and camshafts machined to Paul Stephens’ own design. Peak power of 330 bhp is achieved at 7,400 rpm as opposed to the original 272 bhp at 6,100 rpm. In this configuration, the team were focusing on daily driveability with good torque and power. For those wanting more power, a 360 bhp version is also available with a visceral 8,500 rpm redline.

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Specifications

Car specification:

  • Base Porsche 993 Carrera 2 weight of 1,370 kg reduced to 1,190 kg (dry) 1,220 kg (wet) for 993R
  • 330 bhp (at 7,400 rpm) 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 360 BHP option
  • 270/295 bhp per tonne (wet weight)
  • 993 G51.21 six-speed gearbox with lightweight flywheel and clutch
  • Wavetrac limited slip differential
  • Five-way adjustable suspension with five settings controlled by a bespoke ECM created in conjunction with suspension specialists Tractive and Center Gravity
  • Complete redesign and application of panels, including seam-welding and composite applications
  • Integrated roll-cage and fully bespoke interior including carbon fibre Recaro seats, and all non-essential electronics deleted to reduce weight and improve engagement

 

Engine Specification:

  • Capacity enlarged from a 3.6- to 3.8-litre engine with the following upgrades:
  • Engine cases – boat-tailed and stress relieved
  • 993 RSR barrels and pistons
  • Pauter lightened steel con rods
  • Porsche OE 997 GT3 oil pump
  • Porsche OE 997 GT3 crankshaft and bearings
  • PS specification camshafts with solid Porsche Motorsport lifters and adjustable rockers
  • Individual throttle bodies adapted to PS specification

 

Exhaust system:

  • PS modified Cargraphic performance exhaust system with stainless steel heat exchangers.

 

Cooling:

  • PS Autoart designed and manufactured engine shroud to increase air-cooling efficiency.
  • Larger intakes are fitted to the front power unit to increase brake and oil cooling airflow efficiency.

Materials and body panels:

  • Seam welded body
  • Integral roll-cage
  • Composite additions to the exterior to reduce overall mass

 

Weight reduction of the exterior:

No panel is left unturned, including 993R-only composite panels and bespoke fixings.

  • The electric sunroof is deleted and a new roof panel fitted
  • Original steel bonnet is replaced with a genuine Porsche Motorsport aluminium version weighing 8 kg
  • Additional lightweight manual mirrors weighing just 0.25 kg for the pair
  • Deletion of rear wiper and mechanism
  • PS Autoart engine lid made in composite, weighing 8 kg, with courtesy lights
  • Porsche Motorsport glass for side and rear windows
  • Front and rear bumpers replaced with PS Autoart composite items weighing 9 kg each

 

Weight reduction of the interior:

  • Complete original interior removed including dashboard assembly
  • Lightweight PS Autoart composite panel system fitted including new door closure panels and 993 Clubsport-style knee roll
  • Original electric seats replaced with carbon fibre Recaro bucket seats
  • Lighter wiring loom
  • Electric windows deleted
  • Central locking deleted
  • Door grab handles deleted
  • Glovebox deleted
  • Centre console deleted
  • Audio deleted
  • Factory air conditioning deleted, and replaced by a lighter electric system mounted in the front of the car for improved weight distribution
  • Interior roof courtesy lights deleted
  • No longer required OE factory switches deleted
  • Airbag delete option as on 993 Clubsport

Suspension and Handling:

Original suspension removed and adjustable OE Porsche Motorsport replacement parts fitted in its place. Added five-way adjustable suspension with five settings controlled by its bespoke ECM, created with suspension specialists Tractive and Center Gravity.

Brakes:

As the 993R is primarily a road car that has reduced in weight, the 993RS braking system was considered a preference over a carbon disc set up offering immense immediate stopping power the first time and every time the brakes are applied.

The 993R is fitted with OE 993 RS discs and callipers with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

Wheels and tyres:

Genuine Porsche 996 GT3 RS x 18 front and rear wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

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