The 968, coupe and convertible
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC's kit is named "No Rear Spring - Swift Front Only" and comes in BR. Ask us how the rear is set up before ordering. KW makes one kit for the coupe and convertible.
Porsche 944 and 968 Coilovers
These cars have the engine up front and the gearbox at the back. We carry three kits for them: two from KW, and one from BC Racing for the 968.
Have an early car, a Turbo or a 968? Call 1-800-460-9106.
Front engine, rear gearbox
Porsche 944 and 968
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
944 or 968
944 and 968: check the year, model and rear setup
There are only three kits, so choosing one is quick.
Model year
The 944 kit starts at 1986. No kit here is made for an earlier car.
944 model
KW's kit covers the S, S2 and Turbo, in coupe and convertible.
968 rear
BC's 968 kit name says "No Rear Spring." Call us before you order.
BC Racing coilovers for the 968 only
One BC kit, 1992 to 1995
BC Racing has one series for the Porsche 944 and 968: BR. Its only kit is for the 968, and BC makes none for the 944. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.
BR on the 968
It's a BR coilover kit with one adjuster knob. The kit name says "No Rear Spring," so call us about the rear before you order.
BR
One knob with thirty clicks sets compression and rebound together.
Swift springs up front
The kit name says "Swift Front Only," so Swift springs are offered for the front.
Rear springs
"No Rear Spring" is in the kit name. We will walk you through it by phone.
KW for both cars
Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare KW and BC on the 968.
KW makes 1986 to 1991 Porsche 944 coilovers and a 1992 to 1995 968 kit, each for coupe and convertible.
All three kits
The 968 comes first. Each card shows the kit name as it appears in our store.
Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.
The 944, S, S2 and Turbo
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: There is one 944 coilover kit, from KW, named "incl. S/S2/Turbo; Coupe + Convertible." No kit here fits a 944 built before 1986, and BC makes no 944 kit.
Porsche 944 and 968 coilovers in one table
| Car | Years | What changes the kit | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 968 | 1992 to 1995 | BC or KW | BR |
| 944 | 1986 to 1991 | KW only | No BC kit |
Before you buy: what 944 and 968 owners run into
Most owners care about keeping these cars original, so there are few reports on Porsche 944 and 968 coilovers. The one thing owners bring up is how the rear works, and it explains why some kits here say No Rear Spring.
Rear ride height is set by torsion bars
944, 1986 to 1991, and 968, 1992 to 1995
The 944 and 968 use rear torsion bars. Rennlist owners say re-indexing the bars to change rear height usually takes several tries, and advise new spring plate bushings when fitting rear coilovers. That is why a rear kit may have no spring: the torsion bars set rear height unless the car is fully converted.
Before you install: Decide whether you keep the torsion bars or convert before ordering. Measure rear height at the spring plate and inspect its bushings.
Porsche transaxle history
Twenty years of front-engine Porsches
Porsche writes: "From 1975 to 1995, the 924, 928, 944 and 968 defined Porsche's transaxle era."
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1981944 debut"The 944 celebrates its world premiere at the IAA."
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1985 to 1988Turbo and S2"Porsche officially introduces the 944 Turbo," and later "the 944 S2 with 155 kW (211 PS) replaces the 944 S."
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1991968"As the successor of the 944, the 968 celebrates its world premiere at the IAA in September."
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1995The end"Production of the 968 comes to an end, with a total of 11,248 units ultimately produced."
Turbo, early cars and the 968 rear
Is there a kit for my 944 Turbo or S2?
Yes. KW's 1986 to 1991 kit covers the S, S2 and Turbo, coupe and convertible.
What about an early 944?
No kit here covers a 944 from before 1986. Call us and we will check.
What does "No Rear Spring" mean on the BC 968 kit?
It is part of BC's kit name, along with "Swift Front Only." Call us so we can explain the rear setup for your car.
Which BC series can I get for the 968?
BC makes this kit in BR only. Its one 30-click knob sets compression and rebound together.
Does KW cover the 968 convertible?
Yes. Its 1992 to 1995 kit name reads "Coupe + Convertible."
What warranty comes with the BC 968 kit?
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW has its own warranty.
Other Porsches and guides
Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page.
Buying Used Coilovers: What to Check Before You PayWhat to check on secondhand coilovers for an older 944.
Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a 944 you drive every day.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your 944.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the 944 is lower.
Porsche 911, Cayman and BoxsterThe rear and mid-engine cars.
What are coilovers?A primer for classic cars too.
How to install coiloversPlan ahead on an older car.
BC Racing for PorscheBC's Porsche kits.
Turbo, S2 or base car: we will help you pick the right Porsche 944 or 968 coilovers
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