Vehicle Fitment

• 1994-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera (993, 3.6L H6, 272-285 hp, RWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1994-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (993, 3.6L H6, 272-285 hp, AWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1996-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S (993, 3.6L H6, 285 hp, RWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1996-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (993, 3.6L H6, 285 hp, AWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1995-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (993, 3.6L H6, 272-285 hp, RWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1995-1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (993, 3.6L H6, 272-285 hp, AWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1996-1998 Porsche 911 Targa (993, 3.6L / 3.7L H6, RWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1996-1998 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo 4 (993, 3.6L Twin-Turbo H6, 402 hp, AWD) — With Standard Chassis
• 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S (993, 3.6L Twin-Turbo H6, 424 hp, AWD) — With Standard Chassis

Fitment Notes

• Fits only Porsche 993 models with standard (non-sport) chassis — does NOT fit vehicles equipped with the optional Porsche Sport Suspension (option codes M030 or M033), which require Bilstein B8 part number 24-195294
• This is a height-adjustable spring-bearing rear shock (coilover-style assembly) — the spring and drop link are carried on the shock body itself, as is standard for all 993 rear suspensions
• This shock is designed for use with OE factory springs; Pelican Parts and North American 993 specialists specifically caution against using this shock with shorter ROW (rest-of-world) lowering springs — doing so creates a loose spring condition that is a safety hazard and exhausts adjustment range prematurely
• Covers both RWD (Carrera, Carrera S, Cabriolet, Targa) and AWD (Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo, Turbo S) configurations — the rear suspension architecture and shock mounting are shared across all 993 variants with standard chassis
• OEM cross-references (Porsche): 993 333 051 00, 993 333 051 13, 993 333 051 14, 993 333 051 34, 993 333 051 36, 993 333 052 00, 993 333 052 13, 993 333 052 14, 993 333 052 34, 993 333 052 36
• Sold individually — 2 units required for a complete rear axle replacement
• Position: Rear (fits both left/driver and right/passenger side)

Features

• Bilstein B6 Performance — a performance upgrade over OE dampers, purpose-engineered for the Porsche 993's rear coilover-style suspension with application-specific valve calibration covering all 993 variants with standard chassis (200-300 kW)
• Monotube gas pressure design provides superior heat dissipation, fade-free damping, and a larger effective piston area compared to twin-tube alternatives — the same technology Bilstein has supplied to Porsche as original equipment for decades
• Height-adjustable design: the threaded shock body allows rear ride height adjustment within the range intended for the standard OE spring length, enabling corner weighting and leveling corrections
• Velocity-sensitive digressive piston continuously and automatically adjusts damping force in response to changing road inputs, speed, and lateral forces — critical on the rear-engine, rear-biased 993 platform
• Improved body control, flatter cornering, sharper turn-in response, and reduced pitch over crests compared to worn OE dampers — without sacrificing the 993's renowned ride compliance
• High-pressure nitrogen gas charge eliminates oil foaming and aeration, ensuring consistent rear damping force during sustained track driving, spirited back-road use, and everyday canyon runs
• High OE-quality construction — Bilstein is a Porsche OEM supplier; this shock is built to the same manufacturing standards as the Porsche-branded units it replaces
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance appropriate for a collector and performance vehicle maintained for the long term
• Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects

Specifications

• Part Number: 24-061308
• Series: Bilstein B6 Performance
• Internal Design: Monotube Gas Pressure
• Position: Rear (Left or Right)
• Shock Assembly Type: Height-adjustable spring-bearing coilover-style shock (spring carried on shock body)
• Damping: Non-adjustable
• Finish: Zinc Plated
• Weight: 6.2 lbs
• Engine Power Coverage: 200-300 kW (all 993 standard chassis variants)
• Required Chassis Configuration: Standard chassis only (not M030/M033 sport suspension)
• OEM Cross-References (Porsche): 993 333 051 00 / 993 333 051 13 / 993 333 051 14 / 993 333 051 34 / 993 333 051 36 / 993 333 052 00 / 993 333 052 13 / 993 333 052 14 / 993 333 052 34 / 993 333 052 36
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects
• Quantity: Sold individually (1x shock absorber per unit)

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B6 Performance Rear Monotube Shock Absorber with Spring Perch and Drop Link (24-061308)

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-061308 is a B6 Performance rear shock absorber engineered for the Porsche 911 (993 generation, 1994-1998) on all standard chassis models — covering every body style and drivetrain in the 993 lineup from the narrow-body Carrera and Carrera 4 through the wide-body Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S, in both coupe and cabriolet configurations, including the Targa. Unlike conventional shock absorbers, the 993's rear suspension uses a coilover-style arrangement in which the spring is carried directly on the shock absorber body — this is why the 24-061308 is described as a "height-adjustable spring-bearing shock." The threaded shock body allows minor rear ride height adjustments using the spring perch, which can be used to level the car or fine-tune corner balance. All 993 variants with the standard chassis share the same rear shock architecture and mounting, allowing this single Bilstein part number to serve the complete standard-chassis 993 range across both RWD and AWD configurations.

The B6 Performance designation means this shock is calibrated with higher damping rates than the B4 OE replacement, delivering improved body control, cornering composure, and stability under hard driving inputs — particularly important on a rear-engine car like the 993, where rear damping quality directly influences high-speed balance and oversteer behavior. The monotube design uses high-pressure nitrogen gas to prevent oil aeration, ensuring consistent performance during sustained spirited driving. Bilstein supplies Porsche as an OEM partner, and the 24-061308 replaces multiple Porsche factory part numbers (993 333 051 00/13/14/34/36 and 993 333 052 00/13/14/34/36) with a single high-performance upgrade. A critical installation note from Pelican Parts and experienced 993 specialists: this shock is designed for OE factory spring lengths, specifically the longer springs used on North American specification 993s. Using it with shorter ROW springs to achieve a lowered stance creates a dangerous loose spring condition and runs out of adjustment range — this application is specifically not recommended.

Two units are required for a complete rear axle replacement, and the part is sold individually. This shock does NOT fit 993 models equipped with the optional Sport Suspension (Porsche option codes M030 or M033), which require the stiffer B8 part number 24-195294. To verify whether your 993 has the sport suspension option, check the vehicle's option sticker. Backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, the 24-061308 is the definitive B6 Performance rear shock upgrade for the standard-chassis 993 — a part trusted by Porsche specialists, dedicated 993 owners, and track day drivers around the world.