rpm's S2

The 951, particluarly the S, is a fabulous car. I was merely confused that anyone would think a 968 should cost somewhere between a 944S and a 951S. Price and value is not merely a function of go power - which the S has in spades.

horizontally opposed

Most underrated Porsche.
My 968 cabrio was one of the finest cars I've ever owned. For what I paid, ~$11k, certainly the most bang for the buck of any p-car. Modern looks and amenities, great weight distribution and not alot of them out on the road.
I love 'em all, but I'll always have a soft spot for my 968.

Cheers!

streckfu's

The damn 911 ruined it for the rest of us...

All seriousness aside, I agree. If it wasn't for Porsche's management desire to keep the 911 the top dog, they could have built so much more into these cars.

Could you imagine the impact of a 300 HP N/A car in 1992 ( the 968) of even a turbo 4 banger pushing 300HP in 1986? The potential was easily there.

I really wish that Porsche had pursued the turbo 968 as a street car. If you put on the same mild upgrades that are added to the 951s now onto a 968 turbo, 450HP would be easy.

I drool just thinking of the potential.....Makes me want to build a 3.0ltr turbo..

Joe Anstett

If you ask me the 928 is the true dark horse

Baron009

The 968 is also the best looking of the 944 line if you ask me. I want one, but I can't afford one.

sp4149

Even with a Tip, It's quick.

incessant

Very true!! As admitted by Porsche with the '87 924S! It would have been a faster car if they didn't dumb it down a bit! This is an interesting business tactic, that seems to have worked. When the 951 came out, it's performance firgures were SO close to that of the 911 with a much lower price tag, they started selling like hot cakes.. where as the 911 and the pure breed believers yelled 'BLASPHAMY', and VW fake porsche blah.. so Porshe become very concious around the mid eighties with how much they upgraded the 944 line.

Look at the tech they had with the 924 GTS in 1980!! ! That should have been the engine that the 944 got to start.

NeedPorscheSpeed

To demonstrate my appreciation for the 968, I relay this story.

I flew out to Denver a month ago to pick up a 1993 Amazon Green Coupe. The drive home was pure bliss, and I could see myself never parting with that Amazon beauty. When my father saw it, however, it was love at first sight, so I ended up selling it to him. Although it was tough to let it go, I am so happy that my father is back in the Porsche fold again. He pampers it just the way I would have. Since I sold it to my father, I haven't stopped thinking about getting another one. I recently bought Ian's awesome 951 (going to pick it up in a couple weeks), but I still find myself looking for another 968. In fact, there is a chance that I will re-join the ranks of 968 owners in a few days. That is how much I appreciate the 968!

fpena944

Question for those who have driven both an S2 and a 968...

Is the power difference that apparent? When shopping for my car I originally wanted a 968 Cab but could never find one at a decent price. Although I love my vehicle I always wonder what if???

Damian in NJ

I looked at a local S2 cab for sale recently, 30K miles. You do feel the difference in hp, but mostly you feel the difference in the gearbox. The 968 gearbox feels tighter and closer in the 968. Overall the 968 felt tighter, I don't know if that has to do with the Neckarsulm/Stuttgart assembly being different-but it may.

NeedPorscheSpeed

Although I love my S2, I agree, the 968 does feel tighter, more solid. I have also wondered if the fact that the 968 was constructed in Stuttgart contributed to that sense of solidity. To be honest, when I want to go "toss" around the curves and experience a more "raw" sports car feeling, I choose the S2. When it comes to quieter, more refined insterstate and around town driving, I would choose the 968 (but I sold it to my father...) Now, that isn't to say that the 968 isn't well suited for the curves. Au contraire, it takes them with aplomb! However, I feel a greater man-machine connection while driving the S2.

In summary, both the S2 and 968 are wonderful cars, and it is great fun enjoying their individual nuances of personality. In fact, I hope to add a 968 to the stable in the next couple of days.

Alex Cook

I like 968s so much I'm on my second!



Not a great picture - but a great car

Baron009

That is sooo SHARP!

968 is deinfily one of my fav P-cars of all time

rpm's S2

The Variocam really transforms the 3.0 liter engine at higher revs. Both cars have lots of power down low, but the 968 is transformed above 4000 as the Variocam kicks in - sounds cool as well.
As Damian mentioned, the 6 speed Getrag in the 968 is smoother and engages much more postively when you are shifting quickly.
All that said, the S2 was always a kick in the pants to drive.