In 1992 Porsche released the 968 Base to the car-buying market. The 968 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 25 - 26 highway miles and 16 - 17 city. The 968 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Acura.

Engine Performance

The 968 Base is equipped with a Porsche 3.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

The 968 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

968 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the 968 Base are 68.30 inches wide by 170.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $39,850 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 968 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.60 gallons.

The 1992 968 gets 25 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

The 1992 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 968. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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