Introduced in 1991, the Porsche 968 was the final model in the brand’s series of front-engined sports cars. The 968 was restyled to resemble the 928 but retained the 944’s core mechanical layout. It offered a larger 3.0-liter engine with Variocam variable valve timing, generating 240 horsepower, allowing a top speed...
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The 968 was almost called the 944 “S3”, an upgrade to the “968 S2” that Porsche had introduced in 1989. With over 80% of the 944’s components new or modified, Porsche decided instead to introduce the car as a new model, hence the 968 was born. The 968 was produced from 1992 to 1995 and was marketed as the replacement for the Porsche 944. When production ceased in the 1995 model year, it represented the end of a line started almost 20 years earlier with the introduction of the Porsche 924. By late 1991, the 968 was ready. It retained all the good bits of its predecessor, while significantly improving appearance, handling, and performance. The 968 was introduced in September 1991 at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a 1992 model. See all of our Porsche 968 Research.
Taking a trip down memory lane, Jakub and Yuri from TheStraightPipes YouTube channel, get behind the wheel of a 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet. This unique car offers a blend of classic Porsche design with some interesting features that set it apart. The 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet is a hidden gem...
30 Point Porsche 968 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check—from hidden rust spots in the battery tray area to engine health, electrical gremlins, and interior wear. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version that...
Common Problems with the Porsche 968: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The Porsche 968, produced between 1992 and 1995, was the final evolution of Porsche’s transaxle sports cars, replacing the 944. Featuring a 3.0L inline-four engine, VarioCam variable valve timing, and improved aerodynamics, the 968 offered a refined...
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Porsche 968 Clubsport Video The Porsche 968 Clubsport is a rare and unusual car — and it’s unknown to most people, even Porsche enthusiasts. Today I’m reviewing the 968 Clubsport, and I’m going to show you all around the “GT3” version of the Porsche 968. I’m also going to drive...
Porsche 968 Club Sport (1994) – track weapon or old duffer? Is the Porsche 968 Club Sport really as good as everyone says? This week TheCarGuys get to spend a week with Ashgood Classic and Sportscars’ white and red 99k mile example – a car neither have driven before. Is it...
1994 Porsche 968 Coupe: Driving the last 4-cylinder Transaxle Porsche The 968 was the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s 4-cylinder transaxle series of sports cars that began on the mid-’70s with the 924, which evolved into the 944 and then the 968....
POV Driving in a Porsche 968 Tedward takes us in the forgotten Porsche. The 1995 968 6 speed Manual....
Porsche 968 Clubsport Video The Porsche 968 Clubsport is a rare and unusual car — and it’s unknown to most people, even Porsche enthusiasts. Today I’m reviewing the 968 Clubsport, and I’m going to show you all around the “GT3” version of the Porsche 968. I’m also going to drive...
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Porsche 968 Paint Color Options & Samples This post outlines all the color options for the Porsche 968 over its production life. We have official books and catalogs of all the color options for the Porsche 968 over the years. Porsche 968 Colors (All Years) This is the most important...
Porsche 968 Production & Sales Units The Porsche 968 sold poorly, with only 12,780 units produced (compared to 170k+ 944s) across its production run from 1992 till 1995. The coupe outsold the convertible as expected and the 968 CS also sold well. Given just how great this car was, it...
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A UK-only version called "968 Sport", was offered in 1994 and 1995, and was essentially a Club Sport model (and was produced on the same production line with similar chassis numbers) with power windows, electric release boot, central locking, cloth comfort seats (different from both the standard and the Club Sport). The Sport variant also got back the two rear seats, again in the cloth material specific to the Sport.
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Porsche 968 History & Story The Porsche 944 S3 The successor to the Porsche 944 S2 was called 944 S3. The very good looking and ergonomic interior was already near perfect, so there were no plans to change that. The plan was to revamp the exterior design – to update...
Porsche 968 Sales Brochure Attention Porsche enthusiasts! If you’re a fan of the Porsche 968 or simply love exploring the history and evolution of one of Porsche’s most underrated models, we’ve got something special for you. We’ve compiled an extensive collection of Porsche 968 sales brochures, covering multiple markets and...
Porsche 968 Spare Parts Catalogs (1991 – 1995 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the current Porsche 968 (1991 – 1995) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 968 and need the total parts guide or are...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 968 (1995 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1995 Porsche 968 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1995 Porsche 968 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 968 (1994 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1994 Porsche 968 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1994 Porsche 968 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 968 (1993 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1993 Porsche 968 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1993 Porsche 968 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 968 (1992 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1992 Porsche 968 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1992 Porsche 968 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 968 (1991 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1991 Porsche 968 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1991 Porsche 968 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
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1993 Porsche 968 Turbo RS The story of the fabulous 968 Turbo RS, one of Porsche’s sweetest front-engined racers, might be full of ‘what ifs’ and ‘if only’ but it is also certainly a story of lost opportunities. The end of the 1992 motor sport season saw the curtain fall...
WHEN the F.I.A. changed the regulations in the middle of last year governing sports prototype racing, it didn’t give a fair chance to the two long-distance races early in the year at Daytona and Sebring to obtain a very good entry. With the demise of the giants the Porsche team...
In 1993, Porsche Motorsports at Weissach briefly produced a turbocharged 968 Turbo S. The 968 Turbo S shared the same body and interior as the Club Sport and visually can be identified by the NACA bonnet hood scoops, adjustable rear wing, three-piece speedline wheels and deeper front spoiler. The 968 Turbo S was powered by a 3.0 L engine with a 8-valve SOHC cylinder head (from the 944 Turbo S) and 944S2 style engine block. 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 175 mph.
From late 1992 through 1995, Porsche offered a lighter-weight "Club Sport" version of the 968 designed for enthusiasts seeking increased track performance. Much of the 968's luxury-oriented equipment was removed or taken off the options list; less sound deadening material was used and power windows were replaced with crank-driven units. Upgraded stereo systems, A/C and sunroof were still optional as on the standard Coupe and Convertible models.
Launched in August 1991 for the 1992 model year, the 968 was available in two body styles: a Coupe and a Cabriolet. Cabriolets came with reinforced bodyshells to compensate for the lack of a roof. Porsche quoted a weight of 1370kg for the Coupe and 1440kg for the Cabriolet. Cabriolet top speeds were slightly slower owing to their messier aerodynamics, but it was dynamically pretty impressive despite the non-coupe body.
The Porsche 968 was a new-and-improved version of the Porsche 944. The 968 also came with an upgraded engine, an improvement on the 2.7L M44/12 16-valve inline-four cylinder engine found in the last base Porsche 944 model from 1989. The new engine now has a 3.0L capacity and makes 237 horsepower, a 64HP upgrade from the 2.7L model. In addition to the engine, the 968 also came with a new transmission. The 944 has a 3-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission.
In 1992, Porsche introduced the 968 Turbo RS racecar which it developed to compete in the new ADAC GT racing series in Germany. The car was based on the 968 coupe with limited lightening due to the regulations of the series which had a 4kg/bhp power/weight ratio limit. The car featured a K27 turbo boosting the 3.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine and an 8V head, similar to the 944 Turbo S, rather than using the 16V 968 head.