1992 Porsche 968 Specifications

Specifications

1992 1993 1994 1995

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1992 - 1995
Price :	$40,000-$51,050
Weight :	2900 lbs \| 1315.418 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.9 seconds.
Top Speed :	156 mph \| 251.004 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| twin balance shafts
Displacement :	2990 cc \| 182.5 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	236 BHP (173.696 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4100 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Ignition system :	DME ignition/fuel inject

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2990 cc \| 182.5 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5800 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

968 Production (1992-1995) :	12,776
1992 Porsche 968
Cabriolet 2 dr. :	593
Coupe 2 dr. :	595

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # WPOZZZ96ZNS820065
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Chassis # WP0AA2965NS820591
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Chassis # WP0AA2969NS820318
Engine # 42N02412
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	171.0 in \| 4343 mm.
Width :	68.0 in \| 1727 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.0 in \| 2388 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	57.1 in \| 1450 mm.

Cabriolet

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Chassis # WP0CA2965NS840543
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Chassis # WP0CA2962NS840211
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Exterior
Price :	$51,050
Weight :	3000 lbs \| 1360.777 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	171.0 in \| 4343 mm.
Width :	68.0 in \| 1727 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.0 in \| 2388 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	57.1 in \| 1450 mm.

Turbo S Coupe

Chassis # WP0ZZZ96ZPS800412
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	171.0 in \| 4343 mm.
Width :	68.0 in \| 1727 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.0 in \| 2388 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	57.1 in \| 1450 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent with lower wishbones and coil springs Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and transverse torsion bars

Steering
Rack and Pinion w/Force Sensitive Hydraulic Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : F 205/55ZR-16 Rear : R 225/50ZR-16

Recall

Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19910601
NHTSA Campaign ID	92V014000
Summary	ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS MOUNTING THE STEERING RACK TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN STRETCHED, DUE TO OVER TORQUING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING SOME OF THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence	THE LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING RACK TOSHIFT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A NON-CENTERED STEERING WHEEL, LESS PRECISESTEERING CONTROL, AND DAMAGE TO THE STEERING RACK.
Remedy	REPLACE THE STEERING RACK BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A HIGHER STRENGTH; REPLACE THE STEERING RACK IF IT IS DAMAGED.
Notes	SYSTEM: STEERING .VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19910901
NHTSA Campaign ID	92V061000
Summary	THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER NEAR THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO MOTOR SLIPS, CAUSING THE SAFETY CLIP IN THE SERVO MOTOR ARM TO BIND DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BINDS, THE ENGINE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION IS DISENGAGED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SPEED NOT BEING REDUCED AS EXPECTED.
Consequence	WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED IS NOT REDUCED WHEN THE CRUISECONTROL IS DISENGAGED, STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASES WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL A BOLT AND WASHER ON THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER TO PREVENT SLIPPING AND TO INSURE THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SAFETY CLIP AND THE COVER.
Notes	SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. ADVISES NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTILTHE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS ACCOMPLISHED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1992 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,950
Avg. Household Income :	$30,030
Avg. Home :	$122,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.05

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Q: How fast is the 1992 Porsche 968? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 has a top speed of 156 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1992 Porsche 968? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1992 Porsche 968? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 has a length of 171.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1992 Porsche 968? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 has a width of 68.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1992 Porsche 968 cost when new?A: The 1992 Porsche 968 cost approximately $40,000 to $51,050 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1992 Porsche 968? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Turbo S Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1992 Porsche 968 have? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 had Front : F 205/55ZR-16
Rear : R 225/50ZR-16 tires.

Q: How many 968 were produced? A: Porsche produced 12,776 examples of the 968 from 1992 to 1995.

Q: What engines did the 1992 Porsche 968 have? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2990 cc | 182.5 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 236 BHP (173.696 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4100 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2990 cc | 182.5 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1992 Porsche 968 have? A: The 1992 Porsche 968 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.