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Porsche has done several concept cars over the decades, but here's what makes these 5, some of the most obscure ones ever
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5. Porsche 965: Back in 1984, Porsche was developing a very different Porsche 911 Turbo
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This 911 Turbo almost became V-8-powered. Some engines were considered, including a Mezger V-8 racing unit
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The 965 resembled a 959, but was meant to be slotted under it. Financial difficulties killed the project
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4. 1988 Porsche 989: It was the grandfather of the Panamera but wasn't the first time Porsche built a four-door sedan
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The 989's fate was tied to the 928, which was axed due to slow sales
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3. 1988 Porsche 969: This was a sports car designed to be the evolution of the 959 supercar
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The Porsche 969 was meant to have more power than the 959 S' 508 horsepower. It would have carried most of the 959's tech over. A PDK was to be introduced too
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2. Porsche Pajun: Back in 2015, Porsche was working on this scaled-down Panamera. It was postponed and eventually, we got the all-electric Taycan
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1. Porsche C88: In the 1990s, Porsche were commissioned by the Chinese government to make an affordable vehicle for the masses. They ended up copying the design
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It was powered by a 1.1-liter flat-4 and featured a 5-speed manual
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Swipe up to read more about these obscure Porsche concepts that time forgot
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The 986 Boxster is the most affordable way to get behind the wheel of a Porsche sports car
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You get much of the 996 tech and its problems. Decent examples cna be had for around $7,000
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Porsche 968 is the final evolution of the 924. It features the brand's largest inline-4 engine
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There is also a cabriolet version with an electrically-actuated soft top, which many owners convert to a manual
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Good, highly-original 968 examples can be found from $11,000
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The 996 was a bit too much innovation for Porsche purists. Sadly, quality was also inconsistent
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Still, this is, currently, the most affordable 911, and the first one to feature an all-new platform
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There is also a quirky "Targa" variant with a panoramic roof and a hatchback rear glass
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The M96 engine has its issues, but by now, the IMS and RMS should have been replaced, given the car's age
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A range-topping 944 can be had for way under $30,000 in good condition
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All 944 Turbo models get the new dashboard and almost all except the 1986 model year have ABS as standard
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The 944 Turbo was also sold as a cabriolet
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The 944 Turbo body is galvanized and the mechanicals are generally stout, but electrical issues are common
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Porsche 928 was born out of necessity after the 930 Turbo did a number on Porsche's reputation by trying to kill its owners
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The answer to the "Widowmaker" was one of the most advanced cars of its time, featuring a revolutionary rear axle, front-mounted V-8, and rear-mounted transmission
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Most 928s were sold with an automatic, but you can find great 928 S models with the dog-leg manual, for under $30,000
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US-spec 928s were down on power compared to EU variants, due to smog regulations, but a few minor tweaks can unlock the V-8's full potential
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The 997.1 Carrera is what the 996 should have been. Sadly, the M96 engine is present on the base model, and it comes with a few risks
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Porsche 997.1 is the last Porsche before the PDK era. If you want an automatic, you'll have to settle for the Mercedes-derived 5-speed automatic
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If you don't mind the automatic, you can pick up a decent example for around $15,000
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Swipe up to learn more about these affordable Porsches, bund to appreciate
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The Porsche 928 never replaced the 911 but it almost led to a sedan way before the Panamera
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It was a four-door Porsche 928 study that, eventally, led to the 989 sedan concept
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The 989's design was inspired by the 911, but featured an FR layout
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An all-new, 80-degree V-98 was developed that would have destroyed the BMW M5 and Mercedes 500E, at the time
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Due to financial trouble and the 928's decline in sales, we did not get a 4-door Porsche sedan until the 2009 Panamera
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Meanwhile, Porsche's 4-door SUV was successfull enough to save the company from bankruptsy
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The future of the Panamera could be similar to that of the 989
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In 2024, Porsche discontinued the Panamera Sport Turismo
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While Panamera sales are on the decline, the Taycan continues to be a popular performance EV
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Porsche may have another EV sedan in the making
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In 2015, Porsche introduced the Pajun Concept, which was intiially meant to be a hybrid
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The Pajun was initially delayed until 2019, but it may come out in the next few years, following other new Porsche EVs
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Swipe up to learn more about the 989 and the future of Porsche's sedan lineup
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The Porsche 944 was once the best-seller before the Boxster arrived. It's a two-door four-seater successor to the 928
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In 1988, Porsche debuted the 944 Turbo S with a more potent 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine, pushing out a healthy 247 hp
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The 944 Turbo S is a limited production sports car with only 1,635 ever made. Only 500 of them were planned for the U.S. market
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This particular 944 Turbo S is finished in Silver Rose Metallic, with 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels
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The front brakes beefier with four-piston calipers and 12-inch rotors
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This example of the Porsche 944 Turbo S has 96,000 miles on the odometer
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The interior is spec-ed in Burgundy Studio cloth upholstery with power-adjustable front seats
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Additionally, the cabin features air-conditioning and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo
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You can get this 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S for less than $15,000, which is shockingly low for a one-of-500 made car
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Swipe up to read more about what makes the 944 Turbo S special!
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The Porsche 959 Started Life As A Group B Rally Car In The '80s
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Porsche Made A Road-Legal Version For Complying With FIA Homoglation Guidelines
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At The Time, The 959 Was The Fastest Production Car
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The 959 Can Achieve A Top Speed Of 197 MPH and hit 0-60 In 3.7 Seconds
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Powered By A Twin -Turbo 2.85-Liter Flat-Six Making 444 Horsepower And 369 Lb-Ft Of Torque
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The 959 Came With A 6-Speed Manual Gearbox Driving Power To All 4 Wheels
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The 959 Also Features Electronically Adjustable Hyrdaulic Suspension
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The Body Was Design To Be Aerodynamic With Flared Fenders, And Covered Headlights
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One Of The 959's Most Iconic Design Features Was The Integrated Rear Wing
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A Silver Metallic (L980) Example With Just 7500 Miles Showed Up On Bring-A-Trailer
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It Features Burgundy Leather Seats With Tri-Tone Accents, Heated And Power-Adjustable
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With A Documented Service History And A Clean Carfax Report, This Pristine Example Sold For $1,795,000
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Not Bad For An '80s Super Car That Cost $225,000 When New
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Besides Komfort, There Was Also The More Powerful Sport Version, Of Which Only 29 Were Made.
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