The Porsche 968 was the last in a line of front-engined sports cars following the 944 and the 924.
 It was the final evolution of a line of water-cooled front-engined rear wheel drive models begun almost 20 years earlier with the 924, taking over the entry-level position in the company lineup from the 944 with which it shared about 20% of its parts. 
 A front-engined, rear-wheel drive mid-level model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coup or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines 
