1991 Porsche 968 specifications

1991 Porsche 968 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1478 mm 58.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Length 4320 mm 170.1 inches
Width 1735 mm 68.3 inches
Height 1275 mm 50.2 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1400 kg 3086 lb
Weight distribution 48% front
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.34
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 3 litre
2990 cc
(182.461 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104 × 88 mm
4.09 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 239 PS (236 bhp) (176 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque 305 Nm (225 ft·lb) (31.1 kgm)
at 4100 rpm
Specific output 58.9 kW/litre
80 ps/litre
78.9 bhp/litre
1.29 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 102.01 Nm/litre
1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1281.9 kPa (185.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 747.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 255 km/h (158 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
170.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
125.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
168.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.96 kg/kW
13.29 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 225/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear 225/45 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.78
general
Carfolio.com ID28974
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1991 Porsche 968 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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Porsche 968 Club Sport -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2990 cm3/182.5cuin 239 PS 236 bhp 176 kW 1320 kg
Porsche 968 Turbo S -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2990 cm3/182.5cuin 305 PS 301 bhp 224 kW 1370 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2990 cm3/182.5cuin 239 PS 236 bhp 176 kW 1430 kg
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3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1400 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1400 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1400 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1420 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1360 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1360 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 1460 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1400 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1400 kg
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