Overview

The rare 968 Turbo S was available only from Porsche’s Customer Sport Department and was essentially a road-going version of the Turbo RS racecar. Based on the Club Sport with its stripped-out specification, the Turbo S bodyshell was treated to a front splitter, a larger front air intake, two small NACA slots in the bonnet, and an adjustable rear spoiler. The chassis was lowered by 20mm and fitted with firmer springs and dampers, while the brakes came from the 911 Turbo. However, the main difference lay under the bonnet. The engine was based on that of the 944 Turbo with its eight-valve cylinder head, and fitted with a watercooled KKK turbocharger set to give 1.0 bar boost. The maximum power output was a useful 305bhp and there was a massive torque figure of 500Nm. The power went through a 968 six-speed transmission with a longer fourth and fifth gear. A limited slip differential was standard.

How to spot

• front splitter
• large front air intake
• two NACA bonnet slots

Specification

Capacity: 2990cc

Compression ratio: 8.0:1

Maximum Power: 305bhp @ 5400rpm

Maximum Torque: 500Nm @ 3000rpm

Brakes: Front: 297mm discs; rear: 300mm discs; servo assisted

Suspension: Front: Single wishbones and MacPherson struts with telescopic dampers and coil springs; rear: semi-trailing arms with telescopic dampers and transverse torsion bar. Front and rear antiroll bars

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 18x8J with 235/40ZR18 tyres. Rear: 18x10J with 265/35ZR/18 tyres

Length: 4320mm

Width: 1735mm

Weight: >1300kg

Did you Know?

0-62mph: 4.8 sec Top speed: 176mph