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    Porsche 968

    1991–1995 · Inline-4 Water-Cooled · Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

    Final development of the 924/944 platform. 3.0L VarioCam four, Coupé, Cabrio, CS, and Turbo S.

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    Variants

    • 9681991–1995 · 240 hp
    • 968 Cabriolet1991–1995 · 240 hp
    • 968 CS1993–1995 · 240 hp
    • 968 Turbo S1993–1993 · 305 hp

    What owners actually spend on the 968

    Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.

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    Known issues to look for

    • Timing + balance shaft belt failure

      critical

      Sudden engine stop, bent valves.

      Replace belts + tensioner + water pump every 60k mi / 4 years.

    • VarioCam adjuster wear

      moderate

      Rattle at cold start, loss of low-end torque.

      Replace VarioCam tensioner pads.

    • Dual-mass flywheel wear

      critical

      Rattle at idle, clutch judder from a stop.

      Replace flywheel at next clutch service.

    • Torque tube bearings

      critical

      Rumble at 40–70 mph.

      Rebuild torque tube.

    Documented 968 Porsches