1994 Porsche 911 'Type 964' Carrera 4 'Turbo Look' Coupe

3,600cc SOHC 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
250bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle - All-Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Exceptionally well-preserved 964 Carrera 4
*One of the 267 C4 turbo-look delivered in the US
*Offered with original accessories, books, tools and extensive maintenance records
*Spectacular example of the popular air-cooled 964 Porsche 911 model

THE PORSCHE 964

Representing a major step forward in the development of Porsche's long running and much
loved 911 sports car, Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 versions—both codes named "964"—were
launched in 1989.

The former marked the first time that all-wheel drive had been observed on a series-production 911. Porsche had experimented with a similar drive system on the 959 supercars, and many of the lessons learned there influenced the design of the 964's chassis and suspension.

Face-lifted, but retaining an instantly familiar shape, the newcomer benefited from extensive re-engineering to the degree that Porsche claimed 87% of the 964 was entirely new, including its Type M64 engine. The 964 outperformed its predecessor, offering improved handling, stopping, acceleration, and top speed (5.4 second to 60 mph, 162 flat-out), yet easily met the latest emissions regulations.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

One of just 267 widebody, Turbo-look, naturally aspirated, U.S. spec 964's exported for 1994, the stunning auction car is a genuine factory-built scarcity. Guards Red has always been a great factory color for the 911, particularly paired with excellent standard 17" wheels as is the case here.

Despite wearing the five-inch-wider fenders found standard on 964 Turbos, this example is most certainly a naturally-aspirated car–one giveaway is the electric wing fitted in place of the Turbo's iconic 'whaletail'. Porsche offered this so-called 'Turbo-look' package as an expensive option exclusively on all-wheel drive C4 coupes.

The auction example also retains correct aero mirrors, first seen in 1991 on the Turbo, and soon after replacing the rather incongruous, brick-like items initially fitted to N/A cars as well. Note also the single, right-side exhaust exit shared with other N/A 911s of the era.

The rear wing is the same type shared with standard body C2 and C4 964's and was the first active type fitted to a 911, rising automatically at 75 mph before retracting at 37 mph, or simply rising manually at any speed via a switch in the cabin. Full Turbos, of course, were fitted with a signature whaletail wing incorporating a grille for a massive intercooler underneath.

Inside, the car also appears largely standard, save for a custom center console panel incorporating what looks like a phone charging dock with relocated Porsche factory controls for the center differential control and rear wing. White face gauges, a sliding steel sunroof, and an aftermarket Pioneer CD player head unit are also notable.

Though substantially new underneath, inside, the 964 still retains countless charming quirks stemming directly from the original Type 901's 1960's design roots, such as bottom-hinged pedals, an upright windshield, short dashboard, and other various fun ergonomic idiosyncrasies.

Motivation is courtesy of a 3.6-liter air-cooled boxer six whose 250 hp and 230 lb.-ft of torque are routed to all four wheels via the C4's all-wheel drive system. Torque is split 69% rear, 31% front, and the center, epicyclic differential can be locked for greater traction on particularly loose surfaces.

Sale includes all original tools, books, and extensive service documentation as well.