Porsche 968, Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1992-1995
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Assembly	Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany
Body Styles	2-door coupe, 2-door cabriolet
Layout	Front engine, rear transaxle, rear-wheel drive
Platform	Porsche transaxle (evolved 944/924)
Total Production	Approximately 12,776 units (all variants)

Engine Specifications

968 / 968 Cabriolet / 968 Club Sport

Spec	Value
Designation	M44/43-44
Type	Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve, VarioCam
Displacement	2,990 cc
Bore x Stroke	104 mm x 88 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Power	240 hp (177 kW) @ 6,200 rpm
Torque	305 Nm (225 lb-ft) @ 4,100 rpm
Specific Output	80.3 hp/litre
Valve Train	Belt-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Variable Valve Timing	VarioCam (hydraulic intake cam phasing, 15 degrees)
Balance Shafts	Twin counter-rotating, belt-driven
Fuel System	Bosch Motronic DME, sequential multi-point fuel injection
Ignition	Bosch Motronic, distributorless electronic
Catalytic Converter	Three-way catalytic converter, dual oxygen sensors
Cooling	Water-cooled, thermostat-controlled
Oil Capacity	7.5 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-40 or 15W-40 semi-synthetic
Fuel Requirement	98 RON premium unleaded
Redline	6,800 rpm

968 Turbo S (European Market Only)

Spec	Value
Designation	M44/60
Type	Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve, turbocharged
Displacement	2,990 cc
Compression Ratio	8.0:1
Power	305 hp (224 kW) @ 5,400 rpm
Torque	500 Nm (369 lb-ft) @ 3,000 rpm
Turbocharger	Single KKK K26
Intercooler	Air-to-air, front-mounted
Production	Approximately 14 units

Transmission

6-Speed Manual (Standard)

Spec	Value
Type	Getrag G44, 6-speed manual
Location	Rear-mounted transaxle
Clutch	Single dry plate, hydraulic actuation
Drive Connection	Rigid torque tube with centre bearing

6-Speed Manual Gear Ratios

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.182
2nd	2.000
3rd	1.407
4th	1.037
5th	0.821
6th	0.673
Reverse	2.857
Final Drive	3.375

4-Speed Tiptronic (Optional)

Spec	Value
Type	Porsche Tiptronic, 4-speed automatic with manual mode
Torque Converter	Lockup, electronically controlled
Final Drive	3.375

4-Speed Tiptronic Gear Ratios

Gear	Ratio
1st	2.479
2nd	1.479
3rd	1.000
4th	0.728
Reverse	2.086

Dimensions

Spec	Value
Overall Length	4,320 mm
Overall Width	1,735 mm
Overall Height	1,275 mm
Wheelbase	2,400 mm
Front Track	1,477 mm
Rear Track	1,451 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm (approximate)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	0.34

Weight

Variant	Kerb Weight
968 Coupe (manual)	1,370 kg
968 Coupe (Tiptronic)	1,400 kg
968 Cabriolet (manual)	1,450 kg
968 Cabriolet (Tiptronic)	1,480 kg
968 Club Sport	1,320 kg
968 Turbo S	1,400 kg (approximate)

Weight Distribution

Variant	Front	Rear
968 Coupe	50.2%	49.8%
968 Club Sport	50.4%	49.6%

Performance (Approximate, Period Road Tests)

Variant	0-100 km/h	0-160 km/h	Top Speed
968 Coupe (manual)	6.5 s	16.0 s	252 km/h
968 Coupe (Tiptronic)	7.6 s	19.5 s	240 km/h
968 Cabriolet (manual)	6.8 s	17.0 s	244 km/h
968 Club Sport (manual)	6.3 s	15.5 s	255 km/h
968 Turbo S (manual)	5.0 s	12.5 s	280 km/h

Fuel Economy (Approximate, Mixed Driving)

Variant	L/100 km
968 Coupe (manual, gentle)	10-12
968 Coupe (manual, mixed)	12-14
968 Coupe (manual, spirited)	14-18
968 Coupe (Tiptronic, mixed)	11-14
968 Club Sport (mixed)	12-15

Fuel Tank

Spec	Value
Capacity	73 L
Fuel Type	98 RON premium unleaded

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, MacPherson strut	Independent, semi-trailing arm
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Club Sport Suspension

Component	Specification
Springs	Stiffer spring rates than standard (+15% front, +15% rear approximate)
Dampers	Firmer valving
Ride Height	Lowered approximately 10 mm versus standard
Anti-roll Bars	Standard (as per base 968)

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Solid disc
Diameter	304 mm	299 mm
Caliper	4-piston Brembo, aluminium	Single-piston, floating
ABS	Bosch ABS 2, standard on all models

968 Turbo S Brakes (928 GTS specification)

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Diameter	322 mm	299 mm
Caliper	4-piston Brembo	4-piston Brembo

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	Hydraulic, speed-sensitive
Turns Lock-to-Lock	3.0
Turning Circle	10.6 m

Wheels and Tyres

Standard (968 Coupe and Cabriolet)

Spec	Front	Rear
Wheel Size	7.0J x 16”	8.0J x 16”
Tyre Size	205/55 ZR16	225/50 ZR16

Club Sport (and optional 17” on standard models)

Spec	Front	Rear
Wheel Size	7.5J x 17” (Cup Design)	9.0J x 17” (Cup Design)
Tyre Size	225/45 ZR17	255/40 ZR17

Wheel Fitment

Spec	Value
Bolt Pattern	5 x 130
Centre Bore	71.6 mm
Wheel Nut Size	19 mm
Wheel Nut Torque	130 Nm

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 63 Ah
Alternator	115A
Headlights	Pop-up, H4 halogen
Engine Management	Bosch Motronic DME

Interior and Equipment

Standard Equipment (968 Coupe)

Feature	Included
Leather Seats	Yes
Electric Windows	Yes
Air Conditioning	Yes
Central Locking	Yes
Power Steering	Yes (speed-sensitive)
Electric Mirrors	Yes
Sunroof	Yes
Rear Seats	Yes (fold-flat)
Driver’s Airbag	Yes
ABS	Yes
Alarm System	Yes

Club Sport Deletions

Feature	Status
Air Conditioning	Deleted
Electric Windows	Deleted (manual winders)
Electric Mirrors	Deleted (manual)
Sunroof	Deleted
Rear Seats	Deleted
Sound Deadening	Reduced
Underbody Protection	Deleted
Seats	Cloth sport seats (replacing leather)

Club Sport Additions

Feature	Status
Limited-Slip Differential	Standard (optional on base car)
17” Cup Design Wheels	Standard
Stiffer Suspension	Standard
Strut Brace (some markets)	Standard

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	10,000 km or 12 months
Timing belt, tensioner, rollers, water pump	60,000 km or 5 years
Balance shaft belt	60,000 km or 5 years (with timing belt)
Spark plugs	30,000 km
Air filter	30,000 km
Fuel filter	60,000 km
Valve clearance check	30,000 km (hydraulic lifters, check only)
Gearbox oil	60,000 km
Brake fluid	24 months
Coolant	36 months or 60,000 km
VarioCam chain tensioner inspection	At timing belt service

Model Variants and Production

Variant	Years	Production	Key Features
968 Coupe	1992-1995	~8,600	Standard model, full equipment
968 Cabriolet	1992-1995	~2,500	Electric soft top, reinforced body
968 Club Sport	1993-1995	~1,538	Lightweight, LSD, stiffer suspension
968 Turbo S	1993	~14	305 hp turbo, 928 GTS brakes, European only
968 Turbo RS	1993	~4	Full race car, GT competition
Total	1992-1995	~12,776

Colour Options (Selected)

Exterior Colours (commonly available across model years)

Colour	Code	Notes
Guards Red	80K	Classic Porsche red
Grand Prix White	908	Standard on many Club Sports
Speed Yellow	12G	Iconic Club Sport colour
Black	700	Standard black
Maritime Blue	3AZ	Dark metallic blue
Polar Silver Metallic	92M	Light silver
Amazon Green Metallic	26D	Dark green
Amethyst Metallic	Z4Z	Purple-tinted metallic

Identification

Spec	Value
VIN Location	Windscreen base (driver’s side), driver’s door jamb
VIN Format	WP0ZZZ96ZNS8XXXXX (European)
Engine Number Location	Left side of engine block, below exhaust manifold
Gearbox Number Location	Top of transaxle housing