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Porsche 968

General information

ModelPorsche 968
Year1993
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2990 ccm (182.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2990 ccm (182.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power243.30 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1738 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4160 litres (1,099 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4330 mm (170.5 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity74.0 litres (19.55 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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