EU Market Find: Speed Yellow over Nephrite Green Porsche 993 Carrera 2S

What: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S
Color: Porsche Speed Yellow (speedgelb; non-metallic uni; L12G / X4 / 12H / 12G; Porsche)
VIN: unknown
Mileage: 80,500 km
Price: €129.990
Location: Atypic Cars, Charvonnex, France
Listing: Link

The type 993-generation Porsche 911 is the final chapter of Porsche’s air-cooled flat-six era. Produced from 1994 through 1998, the 993 combined classic mechanical character with a level of refinement and chassis sophistication that would define the 911’s transition into the modern age. Within that range, the rear-wheel-drive Carrera S occupies a particularly interesting niche — blending the widebody styling of the Turbo with the purist layout of a two-wheel-drive Carrera.

The example offered here by Atypic Cars elevates that formula even further thanks to a configuration that is anything but typical.

Delivered new on March 27, 1997 through Porsche Cologne in Germany, this Carrera S wears Speed Yellow (L12G)over an unusually specified Nephrite Green leather interior, a combination that wasn’t uncommon in German cars of the 1970s though is nearly impossible to find in cars from the 90s. Inside, the unusual palette is complemented by Walnut Burl trim from Porsche Exclusive, creating a cabin that feels more like a bespoke commission than a typical late-1990s sports coupe.

For collectors increasingly drawn to rare factory configurations, this sort of specification is precisely the kind of detail that transforms a desirable car into something genuinely memorable. That said, the combination may also be polarizing and isn’t for everyone.

A Rare Version of the 993

The 993 Carrera S itself is uncommon. Porsche produced 3,714 Carrera S Coupés, with 1,962 examples delivered to Europe, placing it well below the production numbers of the Turbo or even the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S.

Unlike the 4S, which borrowed its drivetrain and braking system from the Turbo, the Carrera S retained the standard rear-wheel-drive Carrera mechanical layout. The result is a widebody 911 that delivers a purer, lighter driving experience while maintaining the muscular stance enthusiasts associate with the Turbo silhouette.

Power comes from the 3.6-liter air-cooled flat-six producing 285 horsepower, paired here with a six-speed manual transmission. In the context of the 993’s evolution, this represents the later “Phase 2” specification, widely regarded as the most refined iteration of Porsche’s air-cooled engine architecture.

Performance-Focused Options

Beyond its unusual colors, this particular Carrera S was also specified with several notable performance options and upgrades.

The factory M030 Sport Chassis package adds firmer springs, uprated anti-roll bars, and revised dampers, sharpening the 993’s already capable handling. Lightweight 18-inch Techno wheels with hollow spokes — an uncommon option in their own right — further reduce unsprung mass while filling out the car’s wide rear arches.

The build list includes:

L12G: Speed ​​Yellow
C00 Delivery to Germany (Delivered in Cologne)
X26 Leather-covered steering wheel airbag module
X52 Leather-covered CD storage compartment
X54 Stainless steel exhaust muffler Oval
X70 Stainless steel door with model name
X71 Aluminum-look dials with chrome rings
030 Sport chassis
139 Heated seat, left
235 N2 tires specially made for Porsche
340 Heated seat, right
408 18-inch technology wheels (light hollow spoke)
425 Rear wiper
490 Audio system
573 Air conditioning
220 Limited-slip differential
601 Litronic (xenon) headlights
00501 Special color
09981 Porsche Exclusive Department
09991 Porsche Exclusive Department

Porsche Exclusive Touches

Inside, the car carries several bespoke touches from Porsche Exclusive, including leather-covered interior elements and aluminum-look gauges with chrome rings. Heated seats, Litronic xenon headlights, and air conditioning round out the factory options list, blending luxury features with the car’s performance focus.

Among the more unusual details are stainless steel sill plates bearing the model designation and a leather-wrapped airbag steering wheel module, subtle elements that reflect Porsche’s growing emphasis on personalization during the late 1990s.

A Standout Among Air-Cooled 911s

In an era when collectors increasingly prioritize unusual factory specifications, a car like this stands apart not because of modifications or restorations, but because of the choices made when it left the factory nearly three decades ago.

With just 80,500 kilometers (approximately 50,000 miles) and a striking Speed Yellow over Nephrite Green specification, this widebody Carrera S represents the kind of configuration that makes seasoned Porsche collectors stop and look twice.