Porsche 968
3.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
Car comparison
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsPorsche 928 5.4 GTS V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Porsche 928
5.4 GTS V8
350 hp5397 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1995
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,300 kg2,866 lb
- Best power-to-weight235 hp/t175 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk225 L
- Best performance score73/100
Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8
- Most powerful350 hp261 kW
- Best overall score63/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score43/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305hp227kW | 350hp261kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,300kg2,866lb | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Gross weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,960kg4,321lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 86.3s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.4s Calculated | 18.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated | 309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 717km445mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,990cc182cu in | 5,397cc329cu in |
| Length | 4,320mm170in | 4,523mm178in |
| Width | 1,735mm68in | 1,890mm74in |
| Height | 1,275mm50in | 1,282mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400mm94in | 2,500mm98in |
| Front track | 1,470mm58in | 1,551mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,450mm57in | 1,616mm64in |
| Ground clearance | - | 115mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 225L | 200L |
| Max trunk volume | 510L | 400L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 74L | 86L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SPorsche 928 5.4 GTS V8PowerTorque
- Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
- Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 5,400 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 5,700 rpm | 4,250 rpm | 6,800 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.4 s | 18.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 305 hp 227 kW |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 350 hp 261 kW |
Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has 45 hp more than Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: 45 hp (34 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 5.0 s |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 5.7 s |
Although Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has more power, Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: 0.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 305 hp 227 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | 350 hp 261 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | Porsche9285.4 GTS V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 305 hp 227 kW | 350 hp 261 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 717 km 445 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 225 L 7.9 cu ft | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S
- Is 320 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8
- Has 45 hp more
Pros
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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