Quick Guide to the Type 964
Do you know what is the type 964?
If you are not familiar with the Porsche code, here is a quick guide to the 964 Porsche 911.
What is the Type 964?
Type 964 is Porsche’s internal code for the third generation Porsche 911.
Production Years
The third generation Porsche 911 (964) was built between 1988 and 1994.
Predecessor
Type 964 followed the second generation Porsche 911, known as the G series.
Successor
Porsche 964 was followed by the fourth generation Porsche 911, known as the type 993.
Production Number
A total of 63,762 units of the 964-generation Porsche 911 were manufactured.
Engine
964 models have a six-cylinder flat engine, naturally aspirated or turbocharged.
Power Output
964 models have a maximum power output of 184-265 kW (250-360 PS).
Performance
964 variants can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 6.6-4.8 seconds.
Top Speed
964 Porsches can reach a top speed of 256-280 km/h.
Top-of-the-Line
The top model of the 964-generation was the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6.

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