The new generation of the 911 came onto the market in model year 1989, at the same time as the phasing-out of the G series. The 911 Carrera 4 type 964 contained 85 percent new parts, but largely retained the classic shape of its predecessor. It was available in the Coupé, Targa and Cabriolet body designs.
Despite many similarities in the design, the 964 had much better aerodynamics than the G model. This was helped in particular by the new round front and rear sections as well as an automatically extending rear spoiler.
The 911 Carrera 4 was the first 911 to feature an all-wheel drive system. Its electronically controlled permanent all-wheel drive normally transmitted 31 percent of the drive torque to the front axle and 69 percent to the rear axle. Distribution could be varied according to the relevant driving situation. There was a traction switch on the centre console of the C4. Its 3.6-litre engine produced 250 hp.
As of model year 1990, an identical rear-wheel drive version (first model with Tiptronic) was available in the form of the 911 Carrera 2 and another Turbo version as of model year 1991.
Model versions
911 Carrera 4 (1989-93)
Features Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo and integrated rear fog lights // Red rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in exterior colour, electrically adjustable; in Cup design as of MY 1992
911 Carrera 4 Targa, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (1990-93)
Features Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo // Red rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in exterior colour, electrically adjustable; in Cup design as of MY 1992
Targa: Targa roll-over bar in black // Rear window made of safety glass // Soft top
Cabriolet: Fabric hood with plastic rear window, fully automatic
911 Carrera 2, 911 Carrera 2 Targa, 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet (1990-93)
Features Front and rear aprons made of deformable plastic // Rear lid with integrated, automatically extending rear spoiler // Tail-light panel with red-reflective Porsche logo and integrated rear fog lights // Red rear direction indicators // Exterior mirrors in exterior colour, electrically adjustable; in Cup design as of MY 1992
Targa: Targa roll-over bar in black // Rear window made of safety glass // Soft top
Cabriolet: Fabric hood with plastic rear window, fully automatic
Turbo look (Cabriolet only, as of MY 1992): Body, chassis, including brake system and wheels from the 911 Turbo 3.3
You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the Porsche Classic Parts Explorer. Each year, some 300 reissued parts plus selected products for specific models become available online, along with all of the relevant details, of course. In addition to images and part numbers, you will find a range of useful information regarding the individual products and specific usage scenarios.
As you can imagine, there is a wealth of information available to explore. Why not begin your own tour of the Parts Explorer now and find out which reissued parts are available for your classic car. Incidentally: It is worth checking back regularly. After all, our product range is always expanding. We look forward to your visit.
Compromise has no place where safety is concerned.
Just in time for its 30th anniversary, we can get your 964 safely back on the road again – with the new airbag sensor. After an intensive development phase, Porsche Classic has re-issued the sensor. The technology used previously, a passive mechanical system, has been replaced by modern electronics, but the authentic look has remained unchanged. Ultimately, every element of your classic car can look exactly as it always has.
The relationship you have with your Porsche is something very special – and long-term relationships need special care and attention. The 17-piece Porsche Classic Car Care Set is the best way to do this. It can be used on all exterior surfaces and on all Porsche paint generations. Particularly authentic: the high-quality, classic-style storage bag with houndstooth pattern.
Porsche Classic offers the optimum protection for your classic car, whether it’s driven by an air-cooled four- or six-cylinder flat engine, a water-cooled four- or eight-cylinder engine or a water-cooled six-cylinder engine. Engine oils from Porsche Classic. Formulated exclusively for Porsche classic cars. Engineered in Weissach. Made in Germany.
A perfect fit to the body of the car is an important aspect of the Porsche quality standard. After all, the second skin must sit like a tailor-made suit. It must be precise to the millimetre. Through a series of wide-ranging measures, the Porsche Classic experts have managed to achieve considerable improvements in the production quality of wings and side sections for the Porsche 911 (model years 1965 to 1994). This also enabled the thin-plate parts of the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7 - of which only 1,580 were built in total in the years 1972 and 1973 - to be relaunched for the first time.
It's the small details that make a classic complete.
Like the Original Porsche Crest for your classic. Each Porsche embodies the fascination of the Sports Car, up to a ripe old age and down to the last detail. One of these is the Porsche Crest. Because it is so indispensable, the Original Porsche Crest has now been relaunched for the Porsche Classic models. True to the original colour, material and details, and "Made in Germany".
