Beschreibung:

3,600cc SOHC 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
250bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*One of only 469 U.S. Market Speedsters
*Fewer than 1,000 sold worldwide
*Three owners from new
*Fewer than 7,000 documented miles
THE PORSCHE 964
Representing a major step forward in the development of Porsche's long running and much
loved 911 sports car, Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 versions—both codes named "964"—were
launched in 1989.
The former marked the first time that all-wheel drive had been observed on a series-production 911. Porsche had experimented with a similar drive system on the 959 supercars, and many of the lessons learned there influenced the design of the 964's chassis and suspension.
Face-lifted, but retaining an instantly familiar shape, the newcomer benefited from extensive re-engineering, to the degree that Porsche claimed 87% of the 964 was entirely new, including its Type M64 engine. The 964 outperformed its predecessor, offering improved handling, stopping, acceleration, and top speed (5.4 second to 60 mph, 162 flat-out), yet easily met the latest emissions regulations.
In 1994, Porsche unveiled the new 964 Speedster, a fascinating, low-production, hardcore sports variant harkening back to the 550 and 356 Speedster of the 1950s. Today, these very special two-seaters are among the most sought-after of all modern 911 variants.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
One of 469, 1994-only, U.S. market 964 Speedsters built, this lovely Guards Red example is a fine example of the breed, having accumulated fewer than 7,000 miles from new. The car has three recorded owners.
Together, a severely cut-down windshield and fiberglass double-hump top cover comprise most of the Speedster's visual modifications, and this example retains its correct factory folding convertible top as well–as with the rest of the car, it presents in very well-preserved condition, with a tight fit and clear plastic rear window. Note the car's factory aero mirrors, single-side exhaust exit, high-mount third brake light, and delicate Speedster script found on the engine lid.
Inside, the car features correct RS-style cloth door pulls, and not even a hint of the vestigial rear seats squeezed into the back of most standard 911 coupe and cabrio variants. Check out the manual rear wing controls just ahead of the shifter–left to its own devices, the wing will rise at 75 mph and retract below 37 mph. Optional power windows and radio are notable as well.
Mechanically, the Speedster is based on the 964 C2 platform, meaning its rear-drive only. Power comes from that car's standard 250 hp, 230 lb-ft 3.6-liter air-cooled boxer six, and as with almost all Speedsters, this one is equipped with a factory 5-speed manual transaxle–approximately 175 were Tiptronics.
Positioned somewhere between the standard C2 and hardcore Carrera RS in terms of sportiness, these Speedsters offer a relatively supple, long-travel ride quality combined with much of the Rennsport's added agility, making them equally well-suited to fair-weather coastal cruising and high-speed canyon carving.
Porsche had initially planned to build as many as 3,000 964 Speedsters for all markets, though ultimately only 936 or so were made by the end of production–as few as 267 were for the U.S. market. This example includes all factory tools, books, and extensive ownership and maintenance documentation.