5 Great Porsches That Aren't 911s
We all know and love the 911 in all of its many forms. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that Porsche has built some fantastic cars that don't carry the 911 nameplate, so don't even have the motor in the back.
1. 924 Carrera GT
The 924 might have had its issues, but you can't deny the mighty Carrera GT. The car that was built to satisfy Group 4 homologation rules is a rare bird these days, with only 406 produced in 1981. It was light at just over 2,600 pounds, powerful (210 hp), and handled great with a 49/51 weight distribution. Even rarer versions of the GT were produced as well, including the GTS, GTS CS, and the ultra rare, ultra fast GTR.
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2. Porsche 928 GTS - 1992-95
The GTS was the ultimate version of the 928, Porsche's grand touring car of the time. It packed a 5.4 liter V8 out front, with lots of cams and valves, producing 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, good enough for a 5.4 second blast to 60 mph. Combine that with great handling, and you had a real winner. It's price tag, which eclipsed $100,000 in some cases, made it among the most expensive cars on the road at the time, however, and it met its demise after the 1995 model year.
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3. Porsche 968 Clubsport -1993-95
Critics panned the 968 when it came out, and sales disappointed, so Porsche decided to build the ultimate driver's version of the car, and named it the Clubsport. They took away all the stuff you don't need, like the back seat and air conditioning, to make it lighter. Then they lowered it, revised the suspension, and slapped those giant (optional) decals on the side so everybody knew what it was. The result was a lively, sharp handling car that collectors still seek out today.
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4. Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid - 2017
Is there any car in Porsche's lineup that angers traditionalists more than the Panamera? How about the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid? Regardless of whether you believe that it's blasphemy to have a Porsche with four doors or hybrid power, you can't deny the insane specs of this thing. How does a 3.3 second 0-60 time, an 11.6 second quarter mile, and a 193 mph top speed sound? But perhaps the most mind boggling thing about the ultimate Panamera is that it pulls 1.00g on the skidpad, despite weighing a hefty 5,200 pounds.
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5. Porsche Cayman GT4 - 2016
The Cayman GT4, on paper, looks like something an enthusiast would dream up. Mainly because it has a slightly detuned, 3.8 liter flat six from the 911 Carrera S in it, with a proper 6-speed manual to back it up. The front brakes even came out of a 911 GT3. Other goodies include a torque-vectoring system, racing-bred suspension, and some aggressive aerodynamics to keep it glued to the ground. This was also the ultimate flat-6 version of the Boxster/Cayman before Porsche introduced the new 4 cylinder powered fourth generation.
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