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1995 Porsche 968

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 968.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Porsche 968, a rear‑engine sports coupe, is equipped with a four‑speed automatic transmission and delivers fuel‑economy figures of 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and an overall 18 mpg. This model year sits toward the later end of the 968’s production run, a period noted for a relatively stable reliability record, indicating that owners can generally expect the durability characteristic of the series to persist.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 91 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 94410720110. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 91 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	94410720110
Engine air filter	94411016610
Fuel filter	92811025305
Spark plug	9991701899A
Front wiper blades	92862890104
Serpentine belt	99919229051 alt 99919229952
Thermostat	94410601900 alt 95110615500
Cabin air filter	94457247901

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	170.9 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	50.4 in
Wheelbase	94.5 in
Curb weight	3241 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 57.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 968 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 1993 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1993	Coupe 3.0L I-4	5.90 sec	14.60 sec	236 hp	RWD
1992	Coupe 3.0L I-4	5.90 sec	14.40 sec	236 hp	RWD
1992	Coupe 3.0L I-4	6.00 sec	14.40 sec	236 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 50.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

50.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.89 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	91
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.024; Rear: .866
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.47; Rear: .890
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0008
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002
Maximum Drum Diameter	Parking Brake: 7.126

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 2,500 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Balance Shaft Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Final Drive (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)