Porsche 968 ~ 1991-1995

The 944 received a major revamp and became the 968 in 1991. The new car’s 924 parentage remained very obvious, especially amidships, but was treated to a smart new front with more shapely wings and exposed flip-up headlamps, similar to those of the 928. The rear end, too, was smoothed out and given a new-style spoiler. Teardrop mirrors and Cup wheels completed the transformation.

 

However, it was not just cosmetic. The 968’s 3.0-litre engine was reworked to give more power and torque from lower revs. And the power went through a new six-speed gearbox which, as before, was mounted at the rear of the car, between the wheels. The interior remained similar to that of the last 944, but received minor updates.

 

• tear drop mirrors
• Cup wheels

 

Cabriolet

 

Capacity: 2990cc

 

Compression ratio: 11.0:1

 

Maximum Power: 240bhp @ 6200rpm

 

Maximum Torque: 305Nm @ 4100rpm

 

Brakes: Front: 297mm discs; rear: 300mm discs; servo assisted

 

Suspension: Front: Single wishbones and MacPherson struts with telescopic dampers and coil springs; rear: semi-trailing arms with telescopic dampers and transverse torsion bar. Front and rear antiroll bars

 

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 16x7J with 205/50ZR16 tyres. Rear: 16x8J with 225/40ZR/16 tyres

 

Length: 4230mm

 

Width: 1735mm

 

Weight: >1370kg (coupe)

 

0-62mph:6.5 sec Top speed: 156mph