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Old 04-01-2003, 06:48 PM
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? Anyone know of a place? Or a 944 Turbo that's insanely 'tricked out'?
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You won't find a 968 Turbo, and if you do buy a lottery ticket.

As for a 944 Turbo that's insanely tricked out just wait till either someone on this forum sells their car.

Other options would be to just buy one in good shape and fix it up yourself. I've also occasionally seen "tricked out" ones on eBay, and even a few race cars. These often demand upwards of $20k though.
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Germany, every now and then.

Try:

<a href="http://www.mobile.de" target="_blank">http://www.mobile.de</a>
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1992 Factory 968 Turbo RS. Asking Price $100,000.

This show quality specimen has an extensive history including the only 968 to run at Lemans.

Serious Inquiries Only!

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Dennis @ Rennsport Porsche
2440 Hickory Ave.
Metairie, Louisiana 70003 USA
504-738-9499

<img src="http://www.lindseyracing.com/pics/4sale001.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Old 04-01-2003, 07:04 PM
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I know where there is a factory 968 turbo that is for sale. 100% orig. 9,000 mi.
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Old 04-01-2003, 08:06 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Bill:
<strong>I know where there is a factory 968 turbo that is for sale. 100% orig. 9,000 mi.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">How much? $75,000?
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Old 04-01-2003, 08:18 PM
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I have a 968 Turbo.

$30,000 and it's yours.
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Old 04-01-2003, 08:21 PM
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To me if you aren't going for the rare/collector aspect of it you would just be better off going with a normal 968 and fixing it all up with the best of the best of everything, and you would still probably be under $60,000 (including car). You would end up with something that is much more to your personal tastes (as you would have a say in EVERYTHING on it), have the joy of doing it yourself, and probably end up with a faster/better car.

Anyways I see the 968 being a better Daily Driver (i.e. it would need an interior), with a 944 Turbo for the track (gutted, roll bar..just keep street legal and with 2 seats).
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nice try G96.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by PorscheG96:
<strong>I have a 968 Turbo.

$30,000 and it's yours.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">200ft-lbs torque @ 2000rpms!?!? And it just goes up from there? Where do I get me one of these?
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Luke:
<strong>nice try G96.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Check out his Pcar Online profile.

It's not a factory turbo, but it's a turbo alright.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Ski:
<strong>1992 Factory 968 Turbo RS. Asking Price $100,000.

This show quality specimen has an extensive history including the only 968 to run at Lemans.

Serious Inquiries Only!

Contact:

Dennis @ Rennsport Porsche
2440 Hickory Ave.
Metairie, Louisiana 70003 USA
504-738-9499

<img src="http://www.lindseyracing.com/pics/4sale001.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Crappola! I want that car and it's in my backyard. Lindsey has some special cars. One of their customers just bought the Phil Hill Lemans winning 1967 Ferrari for something like $6 million. Poor thing had to sell his F50 to finance it and the guy drives it on our horrible streets.
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There were 16 Factory built 968 Turbo S's (14 went to customers, factory kept 2) and there were 3 Factory racecars 968 Turbo RS's built in 1993. Info on 968.net or Panorama. Also, Powerhaus (and others) does 968 Turbo conversions.

Turbo S had 305 hp
Turbo RS had 337 hp (some say more like 400).

These cars are pretty well documented and if one had the means and motivation, could be tracked down and purchased. (I wish I had the means).

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I'm now leaning towards finding a 87+ 951 that's done up right ;-). I want all the cool interior options and stuff.
I'll be paying cash... price really isn't of any concern.
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