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Porsche 964 CARRERA-2 1989-1990 — Coilovers

The 964 marked the moment the 911 abandoned torsion bars for coil springs, and three decades on that early coil setup is usually long past its best. XYZ Racing coilovers for the Porsche 964 Carrera-2 (1989-1990) hand the rear-engined, rear-driven chassis a modern damper and a ride height you actually choose, rather than whatever the tired factory struts have sagged into.

With the engine slung behind the rear axle, the Carrera-2 carries its mass exactly where it bites hardest under braking and turn-in. A proper coilover set lets you load the front for grip without the tail stepping past you, which is the balance every air-cooled 911 owner spends years chasing.

What these coilovers do for your 1989-1990 Porsche 964 Carrera-2

Height adjustment lets you drop the tall classic-964 rake and set a corner-balanced stance that suits a fast-road car or a track weekend. Fresh damping settles the semi-trailing-arm rear, the part of this chassis most prone to toe and camber change as it loads, so the back axle stays honest when you trail the brakes into a corner. Up front, controlled rebound stops the light nose washing wide. The result is a Carrera-2 that turns in cleanly, holds its line, and rides far better than a 30-year-old set of dampers can. Spring and damper settings match how hard you use the car instead of sitting at one factory compromise.

About the coilover range

XYZ Racing build this 964 Carrera-2 coilover as a family of specs rather than a single one-size kit, so you choose the version that matches how the car is used. Street Advanced and Super Sport sit at the fast-road end, favouring compliance and adjustable height with damping that copes with British B-roads. Top Sport, Circuit Master and Racing Spec move towards the harder track end, with stiffer rates and finer damper control for repeat sessions. Tarmac Rally, Gravel Rally and Pro Rally cover stage use, while Drift Spec is set up for angle and slide. Each is a height-adjustable damper designed around the 911’s rear-biased weight, not adapted from a front-engined template. That breadth is the point: one chassis, nine different characters.

Fitment for the Porsche 964 Carrera-2 (1989-1990)

This kit is cut for the Porsche 964 Carrera-2 (chassis reference PO09) across the 1989 to 1990 build span. It is specific to the rear-wheel-drive Carrera-2, not the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4, which carries different front driveline geometry. Confirm your year and model below before you configure.