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Porsche 968

1994 Porsche 968 Sport
1994 Porsche 968 Sport. Photo: NetCarShow

Porsche built the 968 in 1991–1995. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet to the 1994 Porsche 968 Sport. Body styles here: Convertible and Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
1991–1995
Brand from
Germany
Part of
Volkswagen Group
Body styles
Convertible and Coupé
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

The most powerful here is the 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet at 240 hp (179 kW), more than 51% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1994 Porsche 968 Sport, in 6.2 s.

Every 968 in the catalog

1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet

1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet

240 hp · 0–62 mph 6.5 s · 1,398 kg

The Porsche 968 is a sports car sold by Porsche AG from 1992 to 1995. It took over the entry-level position in Porsche's lineup from the 944, with which it shared about 20% of its parts.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

1994 Porsche 968 Sport

1994 Porsche 968 Sport

240 hp · 0–62 mph 6.2 s · 1,320 kg

UK-only version called Porsche 968 Sport, was offered in 1994 and 1995, and was essentially a Porsche 968 Club Sport model (and was produced on the same production line with similar chassis numbers) with electric windows, electric release boot, central locking, cloth 'comfort seats' (different to both the standard and the Club Sport).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
1994 968 Cabriolet240 hp (179 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)6.5 s158 mph (254 km/h)1,398 kg (3,082 lb)3.0 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual18 mpg
1994 968 Sport240 hp (179 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)6.2 s158 mph (254 km/h)1,320 kg (2,910 lb)3.0 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual18 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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