FIRST REVOLUTIONS...
The sport by excellence in the GT, is the Porsche 911. Over vintages, it ceased to serve as a standard for judging its rivals. The 911 has something magical, mystical evensince 40 years, she constantly to improve always staying away from its rivals. It is withthe 911 type 964 Porsche will initiate a chyangement of milestone for the 911, moretechnological all retaining a traditional plastic...
Text: Sébastien DUPUIS - Photos: D.R.
The history of the Porsche 911 is not really a long quiet river, or a success storyprogrammed. Indeed, if even in the 1970s, the Porsche 911 has stopped to improvewith filigree of the mythical variants (2.7 RS Turbo 3.0, 2.4 S...), in the course of the1970s, Porsche executives were yet very seriously storing the 911 in the closet. The time was more docile, but just as effective models. It is precisely for this purpose thatwill be developed and marketed the 924, 928 and subsequently the 944. But for theporschistes of the first hour, a Porsche should not be only effective, it must havecharacter. This is the generation Carrera 3.2 which will therefore save the 911.However, with the generation 964, the 911 will start its mutation and become it eventhe great GT dreamed it already with Porsche with the 928...
A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION
In September, at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, Porsche introduced the 911 Carrera 3.2 alternate: the 911 type 964. Stupor! If the line is almost unchanged (except for the front and rear shields), Fuchs wheels are abandoned in favour of the Speedline in 16 "and the newcomer is only available in AWD! Where the name 'Carrera 4'. In reality, do not rely on appearances, because the 911 type 964 (is his name factory) is new to 87%. No mechanical element is taken from the Carrera 3.2. Flat 6 has evolved to see its capacity climbing to 3.6 litres (type M64/01) and its power to 250 HP, the box is always the last Carrera 3.2 G50 but has been revised for the occasion and bears the G64 code. rolling trains are fully reviewed, electronics arrives in force, the transmission is now full permanently. And to conduct, the 911 Carrera 4 is of course transformed. His behaviour sobered and simplified for the common mortals through its AWD distributed to 31% on the front and 69% on the rear via electronically driven clutches. However, do not believe that it remains relaxing in any circumstance and that your full will not be crumpled at a sustained pace. Fortunately, the sport is still there, as well as the sensations and the legendary sound of the Porsche Flat. Incidentally, why an AWD? Porsche actually wishes to capitalize on the technological image very strong all-wheel drive that was short in the 1980s. It needs to be to remember why the prototype of 911 Cabriolet 4WD exhibited at the Salon in Frankfurt in September 1981, then the commitment of the manufacturer in rally raid with the 911 SC Safari (type 953) in 1984. Some predicted even that one day, all cars would be equipped with series of all-wheel drive, especially in competition. Porsche 959, although expensive for Porsche, was a great rolling laboratory and a very positive image for the brand, and rally car on swore by all-wheel drive. Porsche tried even to the complete track with the 961 engaged at le Mans in 1986 and 1987. Everything seems so very Pink for Porsche and its new generation of 911, which was released the following year the 2WD (Carrera 2), which qualifies as an option to (almost) manual or automatic transmission with Tiptronic box. Only, the factory failed that the passage of a Carrera 3.2 with on-board electronics and technology were simplistic, 911 type 964 entirely innovative on these same themes themselves would not be without a few hiccups. Thus, number of 911 type 964 last return to concession for numerous technical reminders: weak clutches, motor case (!), electrical problems, power steering... This is all the myth of the 911 and its incredible strength who is attacked. Fortunately, the plant reacts quickly, but for a long time, the 911 type 964 will have a label of unreliable vehicles in the spirit of the Porschistes.
DEVELOPMENTS AND SPECIAL SERIES
In addition to the anecdotal 964 Carrera 4 RS, 1991 (see box below), the 1992 yearrepresents the first movements in the range 911 type 964. The range took theopportunity to exchange its retro square against those in the shape of shells of theCarrera 2 RS, the wheel receives a prominent Airbag and rims Speedline 16 '' to taste discutabl
BUY A PORSCHE 964 CARRERA 4
The coast is still not too high for fantastic cars we tired always not to see their cowl grille recover from 80 km/h to be a spoiler. We begin to find on the market the first Carrera 4, from €21,000. But at this price there, history is not always clear. Are then, the 911 Carrera 4 interesting to buy? Certainly, but if you follow our tips... To find your beautiful German, know need to prevent imports from Belgium, Germany or Luxembourg, unless certain vendor and the origin of the car. There are unscrupulous networks that makeup the cars or relieve the counters to do good business in the depends too gullible fans. When shopping, especially for the first vintages, it ensure that technical recall campaigns have been made. If this is not the case of the risks of motor cases (leakage of oil on the cylinder heads and distribution before 92 carter), weak clutches, flywheels fragile... were in order. In this case, it will be necessary to break the piggy bank, as Porsche does obviously take these cases dependant. Remember also that Electronics is now very present on the generations 964 and the maintenance and the repair cost is much higher than that of a Carrera 3.2. For example, it takes €850 for a major revision and €230 for a small revision. For the chapter of repairs, not too much intervention is generally around 800-€900, and a more consistent such that the clutch bit happily exceed €2000. Admit that if you damage your kite when maneuvering at €900 the piece without disassembly and without painting, it was not she who will be wrinkled...
: CONCLUSION
Wedged between the 3.2 and the 993, the 964 suffers from a lack of clear image withtough competition within the 911 family! And especially in Carrera 4, the Côted'amour of this generation is not of the highest. Then bargain of the moment thePorsche 964 Carrera 4? Yes, if you buy good, but be careful maintenance that remainsso, whatever happens and road behaviour which loses the "charm" of the 911. Themyth is not necessarily within the reach of all, the Blazon Porsche earning financially,but the Carerra 4 964 remains an exceptional car.
