Porsche 964
1989–1994 · Flat-6 Air-Cooled · Rear-engine, rear/all-wheel drive · 250–381 hp
The first major evolution. 87% new parts yet unmistakably 911. Introduced coil springs, ABS, power steering, and all-wheel drive to the lineage.
Talk to 964 ownersVariants
- 964 Carrera 21990–1994 · 250 hp
- 964 Carrera 41989–1994 · 250 hp
- 964 Carrera 2 Targa1990–1994 · 250 hp
- 964 Turbo1991–1994 · 320 hp
- 964 Turbo 3.61993–1994 · 360 hp
- 964 Carrera RS1992–1994 · 260 hp
- 964 Turbo S1992–1993 · 381 hp
- 964 Speedster1993–1994 · 250 hp
- 964 Carrera RS 3.81993–1994 · 300 hp
What owners actually spend on the 964
Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.
See 964 running costsKnown issues to look for
Oil Leaks from Engine Case
moderateOil drips under car, visible leaks around cylinder base gaskets and oil return tubes
Reseal engine case; replace case half gaskets and oil return tube O-rings
DME Relay Failure
criticalNo-start condition, intermittent stalling, fuel pump not priming
Replace DME relay preventatively; carry spare relay
Power Steering Hose Leaks
moderatePower steering fluid on engine, groaning pump
Replace high-pressure hoses every 8-10 years; use OEM hoses
Dual Mass Flywheel Failure
moderateRattling at idle, vibration through clutch pedal
Replace flywheel when doing clutch job; consider single-mass conversion
