Varioram engine

[paulwalters]

I am looking at buying a Carrera 993 2c 3.6L registered 1st August 1996. I am confused as the details held by the DVLA as only list the engine as being 268 BHP, whereas I understand that all engines from 1996 onwards should have Varioram with 285 BHP. How do I know if the engine is with Varioram or not? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[wilsonny]

surely thats just a typo ? 1996 should be varioram and pre varioram was 272 bhp wasnt it ?. to be sure, ask for an engine pic and you can clearly see the silver varioram intake on top of the engine ... as below ...

https://www.dropbox.com/s...z1fq10/engine.jpg?dl=0

 

[wilsonny]

varioram seems to come with a price premium over prevario...but maybe the best advice is to not bother too much whether it is or isnt...does not make that much difference and there are lots more important considerations if your looking at a 993.

 

[eaurouge]

I think the silver intake even has a varioram logo stamped into it.
Would go to the garage and have a look, but it's raining !
285bhp is correct, and it should still have most of them.
Best of luck with the purchase.

 

[wilsonny]

only some of them have the varioram script ... mine doesnt...i tell myself it saves weight not having all those raised letters ! []

 

[paulwalters]

Thanks for your advice. I will ask for a pic of the engine.

 

[T911UK]

DVLA info is very iffy to say the least, dont ever take any of their printed info as true!

Post your VIN in here if you want a full spec sheet from the factory

 

[davepaul993]

heres mine

https://www.flickr.com/ph...bum-72157635501386397/

https://www.flickr.com/ph...bum-72157635501386397/

 

[paulwalters]

DVLA info is very iffy to say the least, dont ever take any of their printed info as true!

Post your VIN in here if you want a full spec sheet from the factory

If somebody could get hold of a full spec sheet from the factory that would be great! The VIN is:
WP0ZZZ99ZTS331866

thanks

 

[paulwalters]

The VIN is WP0ZZZ99ZTS331866. Is it possible to get a factory specification of the car with the VIN number? Thanks

 

[wilsonny]

did you get a definitive answer ?
if not, you could try the VIN with your local OPC ?

 

[T911UK]

Vehicle Identification No.WP0ZZZ99ZTS331866Model DesignationCARR. CABR.Year1996Order Type993631Engine CodeM64.21Transmission CodeG50.20I211 I233 M020Speedometer with two scales mph-km/h M033Lowered vehicle M061Version for Great Britain M130Control and indications in English lettering M1862-point seat belts, rear
manual M197Stronger battery M219Differential M288Headlamp washer M338Rear-wheel drive M373Sports seat, left,
electrically height adjustable M374Sports seat, right,
electrically height adjustable M398Cup wheel, 17-inch M423Holder for cassettes and coins M439Electrical
hood operation M441Radio preparation M455Anti-theft device for wheels M4806-speed manual transmission M492Headlamps for left-hand traffic M534Theft security system M544Tank of 75 litres M562Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side M566Front fog lights, white M567Windscreen tinted, upper part
darker coloured M605Headlight levelling system M651Electric window opener M657Power assisted steering M685Rear seats, split M975Luggage compartment lining
with velour carpet

 

[T911UK]

M64.21 is Varioram

 

[paulwalters]

Got all the details of the 993 now! Many thanks for your help