One to Buy: Bad Boys-spec. Oz-market 1993 Porsche 911 3.6 Turbo (964)
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Like quite a few high end models produced during the 1970s and 80s, Porsche’s original 911 Turbo (the 930) stayed in production for well over a decade. During this time, only comparatively minor mechanical tweaks were made and from the outside, relatively little changed between 1975 and 1989.
After such a lengthy run, anticipation for a second generation Turbo had built to fever pitch by the time the 964-based Turbo was unveiled at Geneva in 1990. However, while the new machine looked great, it initially used a mild revamp of the outgoing 3.3-litre motor and it wasn’t until 1993 that a forced induction version of the 964’s substantially modified 3.6-litre unit arrived.
Unfortunately, both these 964-based Turbos were produced at a particularly difficult time for Porsche; inefficient manufacturing techniques and poor trading conditions during the early-to-mid 1990s saw the company come perilously close to bankruptcy.
As a consequence, sales figures for the 964 Turbos were well down compared to the 930. A little over 4100 examples of the 3.3-litre version were built between 1990 and 1992 while the subsequent 3.6, manufactured at Porsche’s lowest ebb, sold just over 1400 units.
With such low volume (plus of course those fantastic looks), the 3.6-litre 964 Turbo is today regarded among the most collectible Porsches of its era.
Currently on offer at the Dutton Garage showroom in Victoria is a fine example presented in ‘Bad Boys’ trim: Satin Black Metallic over a matching Black interior.
One of just 159 right-hand drive examples built, this Australian-delivered machine has covered a little over 79,000km and is presented in very good unrestored condition complete with a fully documented service history.
