Porsche 968 Specs

Since 1992 the 968 has grown 0.8″ in length and gained 165 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 1992–1995 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1995 Porsche 968, the latest model year on record, is 170.9″ long, 68.5″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 94.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,164 lb. At 14.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Porsche 968 generation, measured

FIG.01·Porsche 968 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1992–1995170.1″68.5″50.4″94.5″2,998 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

968 year by year

FIG.02·Porsche 968 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1995170.9″68.5″94.5″3,164 lb2
1994170.9″68.5″94.5″3,164 lb2
1993170.1″68.5″94.5″2,998 lb2
1992170.1″68.5″94.5″2,998 lb2
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 968 fit

FIG.02·Porsche 968 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 717 cars within 10″ of its length, the 968 has a shorter wheelbase than 92%.

FIG.03·Porsche 968 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 717 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.5″69.7″−1.2″
Wheelbase94.5″101.6″−7.1″
Curb weight3,164 lb3,086 lb+78 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

968 against its rivals

FIG.04·Porsche 968 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Porsche 968 (this car)1995170.9″68.5″3,164 lb
Toyota MR21993164.2″66.9″2,626 lb
Nissan 300ZX1996171.7″70.5″3,430 lb
Cadillac Allante1993178.7″73.6″3,481 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 968 bigger than the 1994?

No. The 1995 and 1994 968 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the 968 or the Toyota MR2?

The 1993 Toyota MR2 is 6.7″ shorter and 538 lb lighter than the 1995 968.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 968 model years, 1992 to 1995. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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