Doug DeMuro reviews a rare 1993 Porsche 968 Clubsport, a stripped-out, track-oriented version of Porsche’s front-engine 968. Sold outside North America and limited to roughly 2,000 units worldwide, the Clubsport was designed as a lightweight alternative to the standard model, shedding around 200 pounds to reach a curb weight of about...
Introduced in 1991, the Porsche 968 was the final model in the brand’s series of front-engined sports cars. The 968 was restyled to resemble the 928 but retained the 944’s core mechanical layout. It offered a larger 3.0-liter engine with Variocam variable valve timing, generating 240 horsepower, allowing a top speed...
From late 1992 through 1995, Porsche offered a lighter-weight "Club Sport" version of the 968 designed for enthusiasts seeking increased track performance. Much of the 968's luxury-oriented equipment was removed or taken off the options list; less sound deadening material was used and power windows were replaced with crank-driven units. Upgraded stereo systems, A/C and sunroof were still optional as on the standard Coupe and Convertible models.