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Porsche 968

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.00 mm × 88.00 mm 4.09 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 3 litre 2990 cc (182.461 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
Maximum power 239.3 PS (236.0 bhp) (176 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 255 km/h (158 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 168.57 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 305.0 Nm (225 ft·lb) (31.1 kgm) @ 4100 rpm
bmep 1281.9 kPa (185.9 psi)
Specific torque 102.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 747.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4320 mm
Length (inches) 170.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1735 mm
Width (inches) 68.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1275 mm
Height (inches) 50.2 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 124 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1400 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3086 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/45 ZR 17
Wheels 7J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.78

General information

RAC rating 26.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1991 Porsche 968 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1991

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