The Type 964 generation ran from model year 1989 through 1994, and within that span the Turbo Look Cabriolet stands as one of its more considered specifications. Ordered under option M491, it placed the flared Turbo bodyshell and 7J/9J Cup wheels onto an open-top car powered by the 3.6-litre naturally aspirated flat-six — a combination that was listed in Porsche's official option catalogue from model year 1992. Norev captures this variant as a die-cast metal 1:18 scale model in factory silver.
A Factory Wide-Body Open-Top
The 964-generation 911 replaced the 3.2 Carrera and introduced coil-spring suspension along with ABS as standard across the range. The Cabriolet body arrived for model year 1992, and production of open-top 964s ran through 1994. Choosing the Turbo Look option meant the full Turbo bodyshell — wider by 1,775 mm across — with the whale-tail rear spoiler included, yet the drivetrain remained the Carrera 2's air-cooled M64/01 producing around 250 hp, driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual or Tiptronic gearbox.
Visual Drama, Analogue Mechanics
The appeal of the Turbo Look was precisely this contrast: Turbo-width presence with the lighter, more tractable Carrera 2 running gear. As a factory option rather than an aftermarket conversion, every Turbo Look Cabriolet left Stuttgart with correct panel gaps and factory paint. Silver metallic was among the delivery colours offered in 1992 and remains one of the most legible choices for the wide-body surface, drawing the eye along the flared rear arches and across the whale-tail. Within the 1992–1994 Cabriolet run, Turbo Look examples are relatively rare.
The Norev 1:18 Die-Cast in Detail
Norev produces this car as a die-cast metal 1:18 scale model, a format that gives the bodywork enough surface area to convey the Turbo silhouette accurately — the flared arches, the rear spoiler profile and the open-top structure all benefit from the larger footprint. The silver finish sits within Norev's mainstream road-car range, where die-cast construction allows consistent panel definition across a production run. The model is catalogued specifically as the 964 Turbo Look Cabriolet 1992 in silver.
On the Air-Cooled Shelf
This model fits naturally into a 964-focused display alongside the genuine 964 Turbo 3.6 coupe or the narrow-body Carrera 4 Cabriolet — the contrast between Turbo Look and standard body immediately reads at 1:18. For collectors building an air-cooled 911 timeline, the 964 Turbo Look Cabriolet bridges the analogue era before the water-cooled 996 arrived in 1997. A silver road car also provides tonal variety on a shelf where racing liveries dominate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche 964 Turbo Look Cabriolet?
It is a factory option (M491) for the Type 964 Cabriolet, introduced for model year 1992, that combined the wide Turbo bodyshell and whale-tail spoiler with the naturally aspirated Carrera 2 3.6-litre engine and rear-wheel drive.
Is the Turbo Look different from the actual 964 Turbo?
Yes. The Turbo Look uses the Turbo's wide body and spoiler but retains the Carrera 2 drivetrain. The actual 964 Turbo 3.6 was a twin-turbocharged coupe — there was no factory turbocharged 964 Cabriolet.
Who makes this 1:18 scale model and what material is it?
It is made by Norev and is constructed in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale.
Why is silver a significant colour for this model?
Silver metallic was a factory delivery colour for the 964 Cabriolet in 1992. On the Turbo Look body it emphasises the flared rear arches and rear spoiler, making it a period-correct and visually clear specification.
