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The Last of the Air-Cooled: Why the 964 Turbo Remains Unmatchable

8 min read

With modern turbocharged Porsches becoming ever more refined, we revisit the raw, analogue drama of the 964 Turbo — and ask whether anything built since has truly matched it.

The 964 Turbo arrived in 1991 as a statement of intent. With 360bhp from a 3.3-litre flat-six and no traction control to speak of, it was a car that demanded respect. Two decades on, it remains one of the most visceral driving experiences money can buy...