968 looks like 959. From the front at least.

nkgosselin · 07-18-2012, 01:00 PM

Hey all.

I just bought a 968 and snapped some pics of it. Then, when cropping, I was like wait a minute. This looks exactly like a 959.

So, unless Wayne is going to give you his, this is the closest most of us will get. See for yourself.

Can you tell which is which at a glance?

Gawernator · Gawernator's Garage

Woah

ernie9944 · ernie9944's Garage

Bottom is the 959,when designing the 968 Porsche toy around with several ideas of models they already had on the market.Some come to mind,first the 944 then 928/911 & probably the 959.

FrenchToast · 06:12 AM

They do look very close.

And also ..... Nice 968! Love the color.

Take care!

9FF · 07-18-2012, 06:43 PM

Looks very similar and you have the bigger engine so yours is better

v2rocket_aka944 · 07-18-2012, 06:58 PM

i dont remember what it was but somewhere i found a part on the 944 that is directly shared with a 959. will have to look.

mueller944s2 · mueller944s2's Garage

I think the 968 looks way better, my opinion though

asidrave · asidrave's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

i dont remember what it was but somewhere i found a part on the 944 that is directly shared with a 959. will have to look.

lugnuts maybe...lol

Catamax944 · Catamax944's Garage

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Originally Posted by asidrave

lugnuts maybe...lol

959 had center lock wheels

racer · 07-20-2012, 03:10 PM

They are all part of the family, aren't they.

FrenchToast · 07-20-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

i dont remember what it was but somewhere i found a part on the 944 that is directly shared with a 959. will have to look.

I'm actually pretty sure the clock is shared between the two.

. And the seats, too

. Although all 959 seats had special upholstery and stitching whether they had sport seats or not.

Yep, both car's are a part of Porsches design language of that era.

Take care!

Jrboulder · 07-20-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

i dont remember what it was but somewhere i found a part on the 944 that is directly shared with a 959. will have to look.

The AC pressure switch on the early cars starts with 959. I thought it was awesome I got a 959 part at NAPA. The guy at the desk had no idea what I was talking about.

Damian in NJ · 07-21-2012, 11:18 AM

Looks like slate grey?? Great color, my first 968 was that color.