What: 1994 Porsche 968 Turbo S
Color: Zermatt Silver Metallic (zermattsilbur; metallic uni; LY7Y / 55 / L908 / 9A5; Porsche)
VIN: unknown
Mileage: 30,367km, 18,872 miles
Price: Inquire
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Fairfield, CT
Listing: Sloan Motor Cars
While one may not initially think of Porsche’s final transaxle model 968, much less a silver one, as a rare and highly collectible example of Stuttgart’s finest, Porsche collectors know otherwise when it comes to the 968 Turbo S. With just 14 ever produced, the car is already highly exclusive. That this particular example has several options including Paint to Sample Zermatt Silver Paint making it one of one and that it is the example with the lowest known mileage all combine to make it spectacularly worthy of being called “tailored”.
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Built as a homologation special born from Porsche Motorsport’s GT racing ambitions, the 1993 968 Turbo S represents the absolute apex of the front-engined transaxle era — and that 14-unit run including the prototype means it’s one of the rarest production cars ever to wear a Porsche crest.
Though Zermatt Silver was standard fare for models such as the 944 for years and even the 968 in 1992, but in 1993 amongst these 12 examples, the car is one of one. It is also reportedly the only car from the production run ordered with body-side moldings and a right-side rear foglight option – perhaps mundane options but further details that establish it as bespoke amongst other 968 Turbo S specimens. With only 18,872 miles (30,367 kilometers) from new and a complete paper trail since delivery, it presents as the sort of collector-grade example that almost never surfaces publicly.
Developed under the guidance of Porsche Motorsport legends Jürgen Barth and Gerd Schmid, the 968 Turbo S was conceived to homologate the platform for international GT competition. While the standard naturally aspirated 968 already represented the final and most refined evolution of Porsche’s four-cylinder transaxle lineage, the Turbo S transformed the formula entirely. Its 3.0-liter inline-four retained an eight-valve cylinder head and gained a large single KKK turbocharger producing 305 horsepower and a massive 369 lb-ft of torque — figures that were startling in the early 1990s and remain impressive even today.
Power is routed through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels with a limited-slip differential, preserving the balanced transaxle layout that defined Porsche’s front-engined sports cars of the era. Factory upgrades included 964 Turbo 3.6 brakes, 18-inch Speedline wheels, Kevlar Clubsport seats with corduroy inserts, a rear-seat delete with storage compartment and a sunroof delete configuration aimed squarely at weight savings and track capability. Independent suspension at both ends, combined with the turbocharged torque delivery, gave the Turbo S a far more aggressive personality than the more civil standard 968.
What makes this example particularly compelling is how untouched it remains. The car is described as 100 percent stock, right down to its original finishes and details. The engine bay has reportedly been meticulously preserved, the dashboard remains uncracked and original and the car retains its books, tools, spare tire, first aid kit, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and extensive documentation including records, service manuals and parts lists accumulated since new. All four owners are said to have been serious collectors, helping explain the car’s remarkably preserved condition.
Today, the 968 Turbo S occupies an unusual place in the Porsche hierarchy. For years, front-engined transaxle models lived somewhat in the shadow of the rear-engined 911 market, but that perception has shifted as collectors increasingly recognize the engineering sophistication and historical importance of cars like the Turbo S. As a homologation special developed directly through Porsche Motorsport, it combines rarity, usability and historical significance in a way few modern collector cars can match.
And in a world increasingly dominated by heavily restored or modified collector cars, there is something refreshing about seeing a bone-stock homologation Porsche preserved exactly as Stuttgart intended. That the car is also already in the USA and in the inventory of longtime Porsche specialists Sloan Cars also makes an approachable find for a North American collector.
