The last front-engined Porsche until the Cayenne and the brand’s last four-cylinder until the current Boxster, the 968 was the last gasp of a line which had begun with the 924. Words: Richard Gooding. Photography Matt Woods. THE FINAL FLING Facts, figures and history on the ultimate evolution of the Porsche 924. The 944 enjoyed success as blistering as its sills. After the release of the S2 in 1989, factory bosses made plans to develop the model even further.