Background: Launched in 1991 and manufactured only until 1995, the Porsche’s 968 was the final hurrah of the front-engined range that had debuted with the 924 in 1976 and it was the last front-engined, rear-wheel drive Porsche until the introduction of the Cayenne SUV in 2003.

The 968 was introduced to replace the top of the range 944, with which it was derived but with almost 80% of the car’s mechanical components being either significantly re-designed or replaced entirely, the decision was made to drop plans for the new machine to become a S3 944 and to issue an entirely new type number.

Along with the mechanical changes, the familiar 944 outline was remodelled for the 968 in-house designer, Harm Lagaay (who had been responsible for the 924 and 944 as well), updating the shape for a new era, while ensuring the family heritage was still clear.

Loyalty has always been a strong trend among Porsche customers and design language helps to nurture that brand- and type-devotion.

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