On paper, the 968 should make a great race car. Out of the box, the transaxle configuration meant that as with all of the 924/944 lineup which preceded it, the 968 had nearly perfect weight distribution and balance. The boxy flares of the 944 had been smoothed slightly but were still quite capable of containing very large amounts of sticky rubber. The 968 was available with a 6-speed manual transmission; one more cog to exploit that power train than had previously been available. And while nearly all examples lacked the magical turbo script, the upgraded 944 S2 motor with VarioCam meant that the torque-laden and largest post-war 4-cylinder produced in normal production runs churned an impressive 17 horsepower more than the boosted variant had in 1986, with 237 horsepower on tap. But for whatever reason, track worthy 968s are much more rare to see than 944s; perhaps it’s the residual value they still enjoy in some regards, or perhaps its the flexibility of tuning the Turbos for more boost. Whatever the reason, it’s neat to see one pop up, such as this PCA/NASA example today:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1993 Porsche 968 on eBay
Year: 1993
Model: 968
Engine: 3.0 liter inline-4
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: Not Listed
Price: Reserve Auction
Helping a friend sell an excellent example of a 968 race car. The car is loaded with features and ready to hit the track equipped to compete in PCA SP3 or NASA GTS2 classes. The decision to sell the car is solely due to medical reasons. The following is a list of equipped features, I will try to field any additional questions in a timely manner.
This has been relisted under the more appropriate category ‘Race Cars (Not Street Legal) > Road Racing’ after eBay cancelled the previous auction for omitting a VIN number. For those interested this does have a valid title with VIN: WP0AA2964PS820410.
Body:
Custom built form striped tub.
Stock 968 motor with custom exhaust.
Two custom oil coolers.
944 radiator.
Custom roll cage.
All steel non-sunroof model.
Lexan windshield, rear hatch, and side windows.
Custom dash with built in fuse and relay panel.
Custom switch panel panel.
Stack race display system model: ST8110SR
ESS fire suppression system.
Mono steering wheel with quick release hub.
Ultra shield road race full containment seat with silver cover
Schroth driver belt set.Suspension:
Bilstein cup shocks.
650 lb Hyperco front springs.
700 lb Hyperco rear springs.
Tarett Racing sway bars front and rear.
SSI custom ball joints and control arms.
Polybronze bearing (spring plates).
Racers edge spherical bearings (rear banana arms).
A-arm spherical bearing kit.
Torsion tube carrier blocks.Transmission:
stock 6 speed with new SPEC stage 3 clutch kit.
Lindsey Racing short shift kit.
Lindsey Racing shifter assembly.
Drive shafts rebuilt with 4 new CV Joints.Brakes:
Front 911 RSR 6 piston caliper with 13.5 rotors and PFC pads
Rear stock calipers with PFC pads
For a beginning racer, this car ticks the right boxes; with enough (but not too much) horsepower to entertain and provide thrills, concentration on modifications has focused on suspension and brake modifications. I would have preferred to see an original dash intact inside, but the custom unit looks the racer part and if you were really enterprising, you could probably retrofit a stock unit back in. Wheels appear to be Techart; an interesting choice and not particularly fitting in my eyes; swap them for some gold BBS magnesium wheels and this car would really pop. What shouldn’t is the motor; unlike heavily turned up and somewhat fragile Turbo motors, the stock 3.0 should serve the next owner well while remaining an affordable unit. If you like the concept of tracking an E30 M3 but can’t afford the untouchable asking prices, this 968 offers the same formula at a fraction of the price. Having driven a similarly modded 968 on track, I’d be happy to do so again; it was certainly a memorable and fun experience. With the bidding well under $10,000 and the reserve still on, we’re not likely to see this 968 trade hands, but I’d wager that the seller is looking for a price in the mid teens – very affordable compared to the other flared wonder from the early 1990s.
-Carter
