What kind of power does a Porsche 964 have?
This initiated the birth of the Carrera Cup series and 911 Carrera Cup cars. These lightweight cars based on Carrera 2 had to sacrifice even the power steering that was just introduced to 964 street models. Power was up by 11 kW (195 kW).
Which is better Porsche 993 or Porsche 964 Carrera?
The 993 is “modernised” and you can drive very fast and feel very safe and you don’t need to be an extreme sport car enthusiast to get the fun out from it. Depending on what state of mind your in or stage in your life, you will appreciate them differently.
What kind of drive force does a 964 Carrera 4 have?
In normal driving conditions it has 31% of the drive force on the front axle and 69% on the rear axle. For slippery surfaces the axles can be locked (50% front/50% rear). 4WD of 964 Carrera 4. Compared to the 4-wheel-drive 959, the 964 Carrera 4 was 4 times cheaper. 911 964 Carrera 4 in 1988.
Who was the exterior designer of the Porsche 964?
He was the lead exterior designer of the 944 Turbo, 928 S4, 959, 911 Speedster and the 911 964. Porsche unveiled the 964 photos in July 1988, presented the car in autumn in Paris and first journalists got to test drive it in November. While the project 964 was ready and very well received, Porsche was really struggling with the project 965.
When did the Porsche 964 Carrera 4 come out?
Upon its release in 1989 (initially in Carrera 4 guise) the Porsche 964 marked the biggest change to the 911 in its then-25-year history, with the engineers in Stuttgart claiming 85 per cent of the new sports car’s componentry had been revised.
What’s the top speed of a Porsche 964?
Renault’s bargain rear-engined supercar boasts a light, rot-free glassfibre body, stiff backbone steel chassis and gutsy turbo V6. Some parts are now scarce. Sold 1991-’95 • No. built 818 (67 RHD) • Mpg 20-25 • 0-60 5.5 • Top speed 162mph • Price new £37,980 • Price now £15-30,000
Is it normal to have lag on Porsche 964?
Lag is normal on the 964 turbo: a skilled driver will cope, but it will bite the unwary. Check for past accident damage and for blue smoke when accelerating, indicating a worn turbo (smoke on the overrun, on all 964s, means worn valve guides).
Is the Porsche 993 still a good car?
The Porsche 993 can still be an engaging drive, mainly thanks to its excellent steering, but it lacks the liveliness that makes its predecessor so captivating. Coupled with the noticeable pedal offset and the ugly steering wheel and I’d rather be in the 964’s cockpit.