Overview

The 968 Sport was a UK-only model that was essentially a mix of Club Sport and the standard 968. It had the Club Sport’s lowered ride height, updated suspension and some of its reduced specification, but added some luxuries, such as central locking, alarm, electric windows and mirrors, rear seats and electric boot release. This added 30kg to the weight. In 1994, the Sport sold for £3000 more than the Club Sport’s £29,975 asking price, which was still £5500 less than a standard 968. Therefore, during its short life, 306 Sports were sold in the UK, which compared to just 40 standard 968 coupes and 71 Cabriolets.

Specification

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: 4320mm

Width: 1735mm

Weight: >1320kg

Did you Know?

0-62mph: 6.3 sec Top speed: 160mph