1994 Porsche 968 Club Sport  Registration Number: N/A  Chas...

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£14,000

1994 Porsche 968 Club Sport 

Registration Number: N/A 
Chassis Number: WPOZZZ96ZRS815405
Recorded Mileage: N/A

Saleroom Notice: This car was delivered originally in Speed Yellow, not Riviera Blue as previously stated

- Original RHD UK / C16 Cub Sport
- Prepared for racing and track day use
- Second in the Aston Intermarque Series (2018)

Porsche project number 968 was launched in 1991, effectively as the end of the line for the firm’s range of larger capacity, four-cylinder, front engined sports cars. The 968 was well regarded and received excellent reviews. The new model was an extension of the 944 S2, with a 3.0-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 225lb ft of torque and 240bhp. Only the doors, roof and tailgate were carried over from the 944, the new front-end with 928 style pop-up headlamps brought the design up to date. Sales were initially slow, a trend that reversed with the stripped-out, back-to-basics 'Clubsport' (Vereinssport) of 1993. At £7,000 less than the standard model, not only was it cheaper, but the CS was also inspirationally good to drive. Porsche had set their sights on creating a car tailored for the driving enthusiast and, in particular, one with competition potential.

The pared back CS removed all luxury trimmings such as sound deadening and electric windows, and installed manually adjustable, lightweight Recaro racing seats. The suspension was lowered by 20mm, the lighter 17-inch wheels helping in the quest crisp handling. Porsche focused media attention on the Club Sport's fast road and track abilities, achieving 'Performance Car Of The Year' award in 1993 from Performance Car magazine in the UK. Just 1,923 units were produced, of which only 179 were right-hand drive, making the Club Sport a very rare Porsche indeed.

This (C16) Right Hand Drive 968 Club Sport was delivered via the UK Porsche dealer network in February 1994, finished in the now desirable shade of Riviera Blue. The car was later to be stripped of interior fittings and converted for pure track use. A Mater Motorsport cage was installed (similar to that adopted in the 968 turbo), with a Kaaz differential feeding power to the rear wheels. Handling is improved with the fitting of adjustable gas shocks, stopping is taken care of by 993 Turbo discs and Pagid 29 pads. The interior is fitted with two lightweight race seats, a Krontec removable steering wheel, and new fire extinguisher. The chassis has been lightened with the fitting of fibreglass front wings, bonnet, lightweight rear window (the original 968 CS rear window and spoiler are included). In 2024 Porsche specialist Williams Crawford fitted a replacement water pump, thermostat, auxiliary drive belt, and front brake discs.

The 968 has raced extensively in the UK over many years, supported by Stresse, EMC and Aston Motorsport, coming second in the Aston Intermarque Series in 2018. An ideal track car, the Club Sport shows fantastic balance. A great car suited to many race series, in a power to weight category with ballast, and regular podiums should be readily available. The Porsche is available with additional sets of wheels/tyres as required.