Porsche 911 Carrera 4
(1988 - 2020)
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When Porsche launched the 911 Turbo, the first European production sports car with a turbocharger, in 1974, the signs on the horizon looked bad with the energy crisis and fears of inflation. But 500 planned units soon turned into thousands and even tens of thousands to date. Eight generations have been built to date, this report compares them and shows the air-cooled ancestors in particular in over 200 pictures.
The Carrera 3.2 Speedster from 1989 is one of the rarities in the Porsche 911 line of ancestors. It was only built for a few months and the number of units was correspondingly small. And it looked very different from the other vehicles from Zuffenhausen. As a result, it proved to be very valuable. This report, which also looks back at its predecessors, clarifies whether the car meets the high expectations from the driver's point of view.
In 1965, Porsche abandoned the Cabriolet for the time being. It would be 17 years before it was possible to buy a completely open 911 for the first time. But only with the naturally aspirated engine - turbo fans had to wait even longer, even though the 1981 prototype still had a turbocharger. It was not until 1987 that the factory finally delivered the open Turbo to customers. This driving report with many current and historical photos attempts to clarify whether the long wait was worth it.
It came as a surprise, as Porsche had hardly changed anything visually on the 911 for over 15 years. However, it was not only the appearance that was revised, but above all the technology. The 964 had all-wheel drive, making it significantly safer to drive than its predecessors. Nevertheless, with its good features, it did not automatically become a beloved youngtimer (and soon a classic car), but was somewhat overshadowed by its predecessor (G-model) and successor (993). The ten reasons for loving the Carrera 4 set out in this report show that this could change.
As a successor to the Porsche 944 Turbo in the Porsche Cup, the Zuffenhausen-based company developed a Cup version of the new 964 Carrera 2 in 1989. Weight reductions and technical optimizations made the coupé more suitable for racing without losing its road traffic approval. The 964 Carrera 2 Cup dominated the championship for several years until it was replaced by the 993. This report portrays a 964 Carrera 2 Cup from 1991 and deals with the question of how practical the car is on public roads.
In the spring of 1991, Porsche presented the RS version of the 964 at the Geneva Motor Show, a weight-optimized version without luxury, but with a little more power. It was a real driver's car that could also master a trip to the shopping center, but felt much more at home on the race track. Due to the limited production output, the 964 RS is one of the most sought-after Porsche models of modern times. This report describes the history of the lightweight 964 RS and shows the car in many pictures. A sound sample is also included.
The 911 Speedster based on the G model had been a surprise success, but the successor based on the 964 came late and only as a narrow version. However, anyone who really wanted one could still order a widebody version, and it was a pretty good investment, as only 15 were made. This report tells the story of the Porsche 964 Speedster and its rare wide brother, illustrated with many pictures.
The Porsche 993 is regarded as the best and most reliable air-cooled 911 and enjoys a very stable performance. Visually, it has a special position between the 964 and the water-cooled 996 and, thanks to the many variants, there is a 993 to suit almost everyone. This driving report focuses on the 272 hp 993 Cabriolet from the first years of production and shows it in current and historical images. Sales literature and a sound sample are also included.
...is not always well done. As a completely new design, the Porsche 911 GT1 for the 1998 season was supposed to make up for the two unsuccessful previous years. But even as a pure racing car without any reference to series production, the 911 GT1/98 only managed a single victory - but it was the most important one to be won that year. This article tells the story of Porsche's last Le Mans overall winner from the 20th century.
While Mercedes-Benz was gaining ground in the GT1 class at the end of the 1990s, Porsche was struggling on the racetrack. But when it came to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of Porsche's automobile construction, the GT1/98 had exactly what was needed.
Current market prices for Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Convertible, 250 PS, 3600 cm3
Targa, 250 PS, 3600 cm3
Coupe, 272 PS, 3600 cm3
null, 286 PS, 3600 cm3
Convertible, 286 PS, 3600 cm3
Coupe, 286 PS, 3600 cm3
Coupe, 320 PS, 3596 cm3
Convertible, 320 PS, 3596 cm3
Convertible, 320 PS, 3596 cm3
Targa, 325 PS, 3596 cm3
Coupe, 320 PS, 3600 cm3
Convertible, 320 PS, 3600 cm3
Targa, 355 PS, 3824 cm3
Targa, 355 PS, 3824 cm3
Coupe, 286 PS, 3746 cm3
Coupe, 250 PS, 3600 cm3
Convertible, 272 PS, 3600 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Porsche 911 Carrera 4
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 'Wide-Body' 1994 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction (October 27, 2018) |
911 Carrera 4 'Wide-Body' | 1994 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction (October 27, 2018) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1990 Sold RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (September 3, 2020) |
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 1990 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (September 3, 2020) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1990 Sold Historics at Brooklands Vintage Cars & Accessoires (June 1, 2013) |
911 Carrera 4 | 1990 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Vintage Cars & Accessoires (June 1, 2013) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1992 Not Sold Charterhouse Somerset Auction (September 17, 2014) |
911 Carrera 4 | 1992 | Not Sold | Charterhouse Somerset Auction (September 17, 2014) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1991 Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020) |
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 1991 | Sold | Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 1990 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads October Online Only (October 6, 2021) |
911 Carrera 4 Coupe | 1990 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Open Roads October Online Only (October 6, 2021) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 1989 Sold RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) |
911 Carrera 4 Coupe | 1989 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Lightweight 1991 Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019) |
911 Carrera 4 Lightweight | 1991 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 1991 Sold Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 24, 2018) |
911 Carrera 4 Coupe | 1991 | Sold | Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 24, 2018) | |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1992 Not Sold Barons Surrey Sale (December 17, 2013) |
911 Carrera 4 | 1992 | Not Sold | Barons Surrey Sale (December 17, 2013) |
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