Porsche 968 - Revision history

91.154.59.198 at 11:14, 15 April 2009

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	\| Designer		\| Designer
	\|		\| Harm Lagaay
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	The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s and global recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.		The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s and global recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.

Red marquis at 02:48, 6 October 2008

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	The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s and global recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.		The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s and global recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.

	The decision was taken to update the most successful model of the range - the [[Porsche 944\|944]] - which in truth had needed replacing in 1988. The new car, to be called the '''968''', was to use many 944 S2 parts, due to restrictions on the company's bank account. The result was unveiled in August 1991.		The decision was taken to update the most successful model of the range - the [[Porsche 944\|944]] - which in truth had needed replacing in 1988. The new car, to be called the '''Porsche 968''', was to use many 944 S2 parts, due to restrictions on the company's bank account. The result was unveiled in August 1991.

	==83% New==		==83% New==

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83% New

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	Despite all this promise, press reaction, and subsequent public reaction, was underwhelming. 'Lacks flair' was the succinct comment from a reviewer.		Despite all this promise, press reaction, and subsequent public reaction, was underwhelming. 'Lacks flair' was the succinct comment from a reviewer.

	To try to generate some interest in the model, Porsche released the Cabriolet version, which generated a slight shift in interest, due to its ~~better~~ looks, but still failed to sell in anywhere near the volume of its predecessor. An automatic option was offered, in the promising shape of 'Tiptronic', but this was not the answer. Funds still prevented the replacement of the range, and so Porsche set about tweaking the standard coupe, and in December 1992, the Club Sport was announced. Things were looking up for the model, after a very slow start.		To try to generate some interest in the model, Porsche released the Cabriolet version, which generated a slight shift in interest, due to its different looks, but still failed to sell in anywhere near the volume of its predecessor. An automatic option was offered, in the promising shape of 'Tiptronic', but this was not the answer. Funds still prevented the replacement of the range, and so Porsche set about tweaking the standard coupe, and in December 1992, the Club Sport was announced. Things were looking up for the model, after a very slow start.

	==Models==		==Models==

Red marquis at 14:18, 21 March 2008

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	*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport (UK only model)		*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport (UK only model)

	==~~Porsche 968 Enthusiasts Sites~~==		==See Also==
	~~[http://www.968forums.com 968 Forums - Where the Enthusiasts Meet]~~		{{Porsche}}

	~~{{Porsche}}~~		==External Links==
			*[http://www.968forums.com 968 Forums - Where the Enthusiasts Meet]

68.58.173.234 at 12:11, 20 March 2008

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	*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Turbo S Coupe [[image:Porsche_968_Cabriolet.jpg\|The 968 Cabriolet\|thumb]]		*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Turbo S Coupe [[image:Porsche_968_Cabriolet.jpg\|The 968 Cabriolet\|thumb]]
	*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport (UK only model)		*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport (UK only model)

	~~{{Porsche}}~~

	==Porsche 968 Enthusiasts Sites==		==Porsche 968 Enthusiasts Sites==
	[http://www.968forums.com 968 Forums - Where the Enthusiasts Meet]		[http://www.968forums.com 968 Forums - Where the Enthusiasts Meet]

			{{Porsche}}

68.58.173.234 at 12:10, 20 March 2008

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	{{Porsche}}		{{Porsche}}

			==Porsche 968 Enthusiasts Sites==
			[http://www.968forums.com 968 Forums - Where the Enthusiasts Meet]

Red marquis at 21:31, 1 March 2007

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	\| Weight		\| Weight
	\| 1370 KG (Lux Coupe)		\| 1370 kg (Lux Coupe)
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	\| Transmission		\| Transmission
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	\| Power		\| Power
	\| 240 ~~BHP~~ (Lux)		\| 240 hp (Lux)
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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| Mazda RX-7 <br> Mercedes SL		\| [[Mazda RX-7]] <br> [[Mercedes-Benz SL]]
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	\| Designer		\| Designer

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The Turbo S: Adding footnote to photo.

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	===The Turbo S===		===The Turbo S===

	Much like the 944 Turbo S and the [[Porsche 924\|924]] Carrera GT before it, the 968 Turbo S represented the pinnacle of the range. The car was built to homologate the use of the 968 in various classes of motorsport, including Le Mans, European, Middle Eastern and American GT championships. [[image:Porsche_968_Turbo.jpg\|thumb]]		Much like the 944 Turbo S and the [[Porsche 924\|924]] Carrera GT before it, the 968 Turbo S represented the pinnacle of the range. The car was built to homologate the use of the 968 in various classes of motorsport, including Le Mans, European, Middle Eastern and American GT championships. [[image:Porsche_968_Turbo.jpg\|The Porsche 968 Turbo S, in Speed Yellow\|thumb]]

	The interesting fact is that Porsche never built a 'non-S' 968 Turbo. The reason for this was that the previous generations of front-engined Turbo cars had not sold as well as expected - and Porsche could not spend their valuable funds on a vehicle that would not represent a profit on the market. However, mounting pressures from racing customers demanded a new car to replace the ageing 944 Turbo Cup cars and IMSA racers - hence, the 968 Turbo S was hastily scrabbled together.		The interesting fact is that Porsche never built a 'non-S' 968 Turbo. The reason for this was that the previous generations of front-engined Turbo cars had not sold as well as expected - and Porsche could not spend their valuable funds on a vehicle that would not represent a profit on the market. However, mounting pressures from racing customers demanded a new car to replace the ageing 944 Turbo Cup cars and IMSA racers - hence, the 968 Turbo S was hastily scrabbled together.

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Summary: Tidying up.

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	*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Cabriolet		*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Cabriolet
	*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Club Sport		*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Club Sport
	*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Turbo S Coupe [[image:Porsche_968_Cabriolet.jpg\|thumb]]		*1993-1995 - Porsche 968 Turbo S Coupe [[image:Porsche_968_Cabriolet.jpg\|The 968 Cabriolet\|thumb]]
	*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport		*1994-1995 - Porsche 968 Sport (UK only model)

	{{Porsche}}		{{Porsche}}

SuperPorscheMan at 22:05, 13 February 2007

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	The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s~~. Global~~ recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.		The [[Porsche]] company was in dire straits at the beginning of the 1990s and global recession had hit the market for sportscars hard. Gone were the yuppies that had kept Porsche afloat in the 1980s. The model range was stagnant and dated, and proving unconvincing to consumers. CEOs and board members were often at conflict. The racing projects, the part of the company that was termed representative of the whole company, showed how much Porsche was from the mark - the Indycar projects ended unconvincingly, and the Arrows F1 project was dire - the only highlight was a spectacular car-splitting crash at Monaco.

	The decision was taken to update the most successful model of the range - the [[Porsche 944\|944]] - which in truth had needed replacing in 1988. The new car, to be called the '''968''', was to use many 944 S2 parts, due to restrictions on the company's bank account. The result was unveiled in August 1991.		The decision was taken to update the most successful model of the range - the [[Porsche 944\|944]] - which in truth had needed replacing in 1988. The new car, to be called the '''968''', was to use many 944 S2 parts, due to restrictions on the company's bank account. The result was unveiled in August 1991.