Information
about
the Porsche 968
After a ten years production life of the Porsche 944, this Porsche was replaced by the Porsche 968. In effect a rebodied 944 and similar 3-litre engine with modified inlet manifold and a variable valve timing mechanism named Variocam producing 240 bph. A new six speed gear box and four speed Tiptronic option. Available in a coupe and Cabriolet forms 1993 saw the production of the 968 CS (Club Sport), a lightened model with lovered suspension and bigger brakes. This car was judged best handling car of 1993 by Autocar and Motor Magazine. The same year saw the production of the 968 Turbo S, developing 305 bph and 175 mph topspeed. But with poor sales and to make way for the new Boxster the 968 ceased production in 1995.
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Technical information about the 968 and 968 S:
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Variant
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Porsche
968
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Porsche
968 Turbo S
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Engine
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Front
longitudinal inline |
Front
longitudinal inline
4-cylinder water cooled 16v VarioCam, KKK Turbo |
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Capacity
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2990
cc
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2990
cc
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Max.
Power
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240
bph
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305
bph
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Transmission
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6+R,
synchronic rear drive
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6+R,
synchronic rear drive
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Suspension
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Independent
all round
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Independent
all round
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Brakes
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Hydraulic
dual system vented disks all round with ABS
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Hydraulic
dual system vented disks all round with ABS
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Wheel
Base
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2400
mm
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2400
mm
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Acceleration
(0-60 mph)
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6.1
sec
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4.9
sec
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Top
Speed
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156
mph
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175
mph
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