There have been several award-winning cars from Porsche over the years, including the Porsche 968 of 1994. There are one trim levels to the 968, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1993 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers across the country.

Porsche 968 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the 968 for 1993 and 1994 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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.

The fuel system for the 1994 968 is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.60 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

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

The standard warranty period for the 968 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $39,950 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.

MPG Ratings

The 1994 968 gets 25 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

We Think...

The 1993 model began the promise of the Porsche 968. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 968 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Porsche 968

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