Porsche 964 Carrera 4

The vehicle in detail

The Porsche 964 represents the generation of the Porsche 911 (964) produced approximately between 1989 and 1993. The “Carrera 4” version (all-wheel drive) is the designation for models with a four-wheel drive system. The Carrera 4 Coupé body offers a combination of classic 911 performance with technological improvements of the time. History / context • The 964 was a significant technical leap compared to the previous generation: approximately 85% of the parts were revised or new. • The Carrera 4 version was introduced in 1989 and was produced until approximately 1993. • It represents one of the last “air-cooled” (air/oil) generations of the 911 before the complete transition to liquid cooling in later generations. Main specifications: Engine & performance: 3.6-liter (3600 cc) air/oil-cooled 6-cylinder flat engine, Power: approximately 250 PS (˜ 247 bhp) at 6,100 rpm, Torque: approximately 310 Nm at 4,800 rpm, 0-100 km/h acceleration (approximately): ~5.7 s, Top speed: approximately 260 km/h. Dimensions, chassis & drive: 2-door coupe body, Permanent all-wheel drive (“4”) – i.e., not just rear-wheel drive, Approximate weight: approximately 1,450 kg (varies depending on market and specifications) for some versions, Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox (in most cases). Technical characteristics and innovations: The 964 introduced or popularized in the 911: ABS, hydraulic power steering (in many markets), leaf spring suspension (instead of the traditional torsion bars of previous generations). The bumper design was integrated into the styling (less “protruding” than in previous generations), and included a rear spoiler that automatically rises above a certain speed. The bodywork, in general, maintains the classic character of the 911 but with improvements for aerodynamics, stability and everyday usability.