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968
The 944 was replaced by the 968. The 968 was almost called the 944 S3. The 968 was a 944 with flush-mounted headlamps, a new, better looking body and a new rear. The 968 had the 944's 3 litre engine with a few changes such as the Variocam system. The Variocam system altered valve timing at higher revs which increased engine output. Getrag six-speed gearbox was also introduced for the 968. The 968 was the last of the 4 cylinder liquid cooled, front engined Porsches. The interior is identical, the engines are similiar, it has the 50/50 weight distribution of the 944.Variocam causes lower exhaust, more horsepower, and more torque. The 968 was discontinued in 1995 and replaced with the Boxster. Only a few 968 turbos were ever made and I consider the 968 as the best front engine car ever made.
Specifications
Engine:
Water cooled, aluminum-alloy16 valve DOHC in-line 4, 2990cc, 3.0 litres
Horsepower: 240bhp @ 6200rpm
Torque: 225 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Drivetrain:
Manual 6-speedopt. 4-speed Tiptronic
Suspension:
Independent front and rear
Performance:
Top Speed: 156mph (Tiptronic 153mph)
0-60: 6.2 seconds (Tiptronic 7.0 seconds)
0-1/4 mile: 14.4s (Tiptronic 15.1seconds)
Dimensions:
Curb weight: 3086 lbs.
Wheelbase: 94.5"
Overall length: 170.9"
Width: 68.3"
Height: 50.2"
Ground clearance: 4.9"
Fuel Economy:
17 mpg / 25 mpg