I cannot understand why the 968 did not have the same production periodlike the 944 had. Did Porsche stop production to make way for theBoxster? I'm probably going to regret saying this, but I feel Porscheshould have continued producing the 968 instead of the Boxster...

Porsche dropped the 968 and 928 due to poor sales, a problem theyhad from the late 80s to the early 90s, even for the 911. Also, making the 3 different models was expensive because theyshared few parts in common, especially on the chassis. The Boxstersaved the company because it's immensely popular and shares lots ofcomponents with the 996 - too many in the opinion of some 996 owners,but this makes use of their building facilities much more efficient. Thing is, Porsche is heading down the same road again. The 997 andnew Boxster share fewer components, you've got the Cayenne whichdoesn't share any, and rumor has it there's a sports sedan or luxuryGT in the works. Emanuel

Troll. Ignore him & his posts, he will get bored and find something else to do by himself...PSMe think the Porsche aero engines are still air cooled, but I could be wrong.Regards,Martin

Great Coupe, but convertible suffered scuttle is a trueconvertible.

Why was the 968 short lived?

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erico! 21 years ago

Because it's not a real Porsche! Just like the 944 isn't nor the 924, or Boxster! NOT REAL PORSCHES

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someone 21 years ago

Tosser.

Must kill you that Porsche makes exactly ZERO air cooled vehicles.

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MartinÂ² 21 years ago

Troll. Ignore him & his posts, he will get bored and find something else to do by himself...

Me think the Porsche aero engines are still air cooled, but I could be wrong. Regards, Martin

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PHILLIP DOUGAN 21 years ago

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