| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1991 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in, 176.0 kW / 236.0 hp / 236.0 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 255 km/h / 158 mph / 158 mph top speed, consumption 9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 968 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 968 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4160 l / 146.91 cu ft / 146.91 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4320 mm / 170.1 in / 170.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | 48.0 % / 48.0 % / 48.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.34 | Frontal area (A) | 1.88 m2 / 20.2 sq ft / 20.2 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.9 kW / 21.3 hp / 21.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Porsche | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.0 mm / 4.09 in / 4.09 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.18 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Mot fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2990 cm3 / 182.5 cu in / 182.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 747.50 cm3/cylinder / 45.615 cu in/cylinder / 45.615 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 176.0 kW / 236.0 hp / 236.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 90.9 kW / 121.8 hp / 121.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 58.9 kW/l / 1.293 bhp/cu in / 1.293 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 102.0 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.78 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 255 km/h / 158 mph / 158 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.6 kW/ton / 127.7 bhp/ton / 127.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 213 g/km / 343 g/mi / 343 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 824 km / 512 mi / 512 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Torsion bar, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 7J x 17 | Wheels rear | 9J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | 225/45 ZR 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 968
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