Vehicle Description
The four-cylinder cars are back with a vengeance at Porsche, so
what better way to celebrate it than with the 968? This is more
than just the last of the great front-engined four-cylinders, it's
a rare droptop that has that has been preserved/maintained
correctly to show you it still has all the right German moves.
The 968 is far more than an evolution of the 944. The lineage to
the full Porsche family is instantly apparent. The headlights
borrow the lines of the 959 supercar and also have the 928's cool
pop up feature; the bumper design echoes the 911 of the era; and
the rear combines the spirit of the 928 GTS with the solid red
offered on the 911. So, it's all the best of Porsche in one car.
Better still, this one has lived an easy life, and so Porsche's
high levels of quality remain. The panels align tightly, the
folding soft top still fits snugly, and the doors close with a
firmness that few other manufacturers can match. And while the
black paint still has great gloss for its age, grabbing just as
much attain is the upgrade to modern 18-inch Porsche alloys.
The interior is as pure a driving environment as you'll find.
Designed by the same guys who win at Lemans, it has hints of its
legendary 911 brother with those supportive leather buckets. Of
course it all looks great because this car has been given the
respect it deserved from day one. Clear analog gauges are
straightforward, and the manual shifter is the best one this side
of a Mazda Miata's joystick. It's is loaded with plenty of high-end
luxury (this IS a Porsche, after all) including power seats, power
locks, cruise control, anti-lock brakes, dual airbags, and an
upgraded Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth and JL Audio
subwoofer. But the features you're going to love the best are the
power windows and power convertible top. Together, they mean you
don't have to leave the driver's seat to go from enclosed luxury to
a wind-in-your-hair experience. And since the modern R134a air
conditioning is blowing cold, you can even do this during the
summer season.
The brawny 3.0-liter powerplant is the one you want. It has
benefited from years of evolution and development to create a
powerful motor that fits well in this lightweight platform. This
one looks exceptionally original and all the wires & belts look
exceptionally tight and tidy, so you know it's been properly
maintained (we also have the records to prove it, too.) Not only
did this motor outpace just about every the four-cylinder machine
before it, including the ultra-hot 944 Turbo, but it also has a
smooth level of refinement that you expect from the best Porsches.
Making the most of the motor, the 968 debuted the six-speed manual
transmission, so you can go from grand touring comfort to a
backroad burner in one downshift. In fact, with the lightweight
nature, rear transaxle for good weight distribution, and a
sport-tuned fully independent suspension, this is THE Porsche you
want if you enjoy the long way home. Add in power steering,
four-wheel disc brakes, and the superior grip of new BF Goodrich
gForce Comp2 tires, and this is a true pocket rocket that moves
with true telepathic precision.
Complete with owner's manual and maintenance records, these are a
true rarity with a short four-year production run and less than
4,400 droptops produced in total. It's an amazing Porsche with so
much appeal, and we are only now mentioning the ultra-affordable
price. Oh yes, this is a hot deal that's going to be moving soon.
Call today!!!