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The last rear-wheel-drive Turbo · 1991-19943.3 vs 3.6, typical weak points, turbochargers and oil leaks, service records, originality, prices and buying check. So you can recognise a good car and avoid buying the wrong one.
The Porsche 964 Turbo was the last 911 Turbo with a classic, air-cooled single-turbocharger engine without all-wheel drive. It counts as a wild but desirable transitional model between the legendary 930 and the technically reworked 993 Turbo.
Famous for the sudden way it builds boost (turbo lag) and for its wide wings, it is an icon today. The rare 3.6-litre Turbo (from 1993) in particular is one of the most sought-after cars of the air-cooled era. But the engineering is demanding and spare parts are expensive. Our expertise: single-turbo know-how, the 3.6L rarity check, matching numbers, the Turbo S Leichtbau.
Turbo 3.3 (1991-1992)
Turbo 3.6 (1993-1994)
The last Turbo without all-wheel drive
G50 gearbox, very robust
1991-1992 · 320 PS
1993-1994 · 360 PS · the "Bad Boys" car
Extremely limited special models
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3.3 litres (M30/69): a robust block based on the 930. KKK K27 turbocharger. The valve clearances have to be adjusted regularly. K-Jetronic injection.
3.6 litres (M64/50): a more modern design, more eager to rev. KKK K26/K27 hybrid turbocharger.
Exclusively the 5-speed G50 gearbox. Very robust.
Suspension: MacPherson at the front, semi-trailing arms at the rear. A specific Turbo set-up.
Fully galvanised, but not immortal.
Interior: Leather and Alcantara. Check the seats for wear on the bolsters.
Concentrated expert knowledge on the 964 Turbo and Turbo S: detailed weak points, engine codes, inspection checklists, originality features and a classification of prices.
The Turbo premium: parts and labour are significantly more expensive than on the Carrera.
| Repair / component | Estimated cost (€) |
|---|---|
| Complete engine rebuild | around 16,000 (base) |
| Engine resealing and tinware | around 8,000 |
| Turbocharger (overhaul/replacement) | from 1,100 |
| Clutch replacement | 1,300 - 2,400 |
| Rear silencer (original) | around 1,300 |
| Repair / component | Estimated cost (€) |
|---|---|
| Complete suspension overhaul | up to 5,000 and more |
| Damper (each) | from 600 |
| Brake discs + pads (set) | around 1,000 |
| ABS control unit | around 4,000 |
| Air-conditioning repair | 1,000+ |
Prices have risen sharply. The 3.6 is the investment highlight.
| Model | Base | Condition grade 2 | Top (collector) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 Turbo 3.3 (1991-92) | from €110,000 | €140,000 - €180,000 | - |
| 964 Turbo 3.6 (1993-94) | - | €280,000 - €350,000+ | more than €400,000 |
| Turbo S (3.3 / 3.6) | €500,000 - €1,000,000 and more · extremely rare, each car has to be assessed individually | ||
Update June 2026: for October 2025 to June 2026, the MarqueScope SOLD archive documents median sale prices of €220,000 for the Turbo 3.3 and €445,000 for the Turbo 3.6; the Turbo S special series changed hands at between €1.19m and €1.8m. The table above reflects the position as at May 2025. Details and methodology: 964 Turbo & Turbo S price development.
A 964 Turbo is a fascinating but complex beast. The better the history, the lower the risk. A 3.6 Turbo is today one of the most coveted Porsche investment assets of all.
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