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 convertible buyers nationwide.

1994 Porsche 968 Base 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 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 968.

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

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

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 listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $39,950, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The 968 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 25 - 26 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1994 model year was very successful for the Porsche 968. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Porsche 968, United States market

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