Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/8/20 12:06 p.m.
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The Boxster may have replaced the 968 as Porsche's entry-level model in 1996, but before the front-engined car was sent to pasture, it got a little extra oomph courtesy the folks over at Porsche Motorsport in Weissach.

Just how much oomph? Well Porsche took a 968 Clubsport, dropped it almost a full inch lower, and attached a single turbo by using a …

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Stefan (Forum Supporter)
Stefan (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/8/20 1:15 p.m.

I always felt the 968 was a bit awkward looking.  Brilliant update of the old 924 platform, but the headlights just never flowed with the body.

Kinda wish they had used the dual cam head instead of the single cam, but at least they gave it more power than even the 951S had.

Lots of great parts to swap into your older 924/944 though, so there's that.

MotorsportsGordon
MotorsportsGordon HalfDork
10/8/20 6:50 p.m.

The regular engine in the 968 still has very impressive numbers compared to many modern engines. 3 litre normally aspirated in-line 4 with 240hp.

canadian  porsche racing legend Ludwig heimrath who raced many different types of Porsche's including 935 which he won the trans am championship with raced 968s in the 90s and said the 968 was his favourite.

CyberEric
CyberEric Dork
10/8/20 9:05 p.m.

HOT. 

I was always fascinated by these and their GIANT inline-4s. I would love to drive it. Not sure if I want to own one.

I remember there was one near my high school when I was young, I thought it was cool looking.  I was confused by the badge because I thought it was a 944. 

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