Production Data
North American 968 Cabriolets
Every 968 cabriolet started life as a coupe, converted by ASC in Heilbronn and shipped back to Zuffenhausen. 2,008 were built for North America.
- 2,008 cabriolets — 47% of NA 968 production
- ASC-converted in Heilbronn, final assembly at Zuffenhausen
- 7 top colors — Black, Dark Blue, Classic Grey, Cobalt, Marble, Magenta, Chestnut
The Open-Air 968
Base price $51,000 (1992) · $51,900 (1993–1995)
US-spec cabriolets were 2-seaters with a double glove-box/package tray where rear seats would normally be — Porsche chose not to engineer US-mandated 3-point rear belts. The factory rear seat belt nuts are still in the floor for the popular retrofit.
The 55 Canadian-package cabs retained their rear seats. The final NA cabriolet — SS840366, a Midnight Blue Tiptronic with Marble Grey/Midnight Blue interior and Marble Grey top — lives in California.
All 968 cabriolets started life as coupes and were converted into cabriolet form by ASC in Heilbronn, Germany. After conversion they were shipped back to Zuffenhausen for final assembly alongside the 911 and 928. The 968 was the entry-level Porsche cabriolet for the four years of its production. At launch in 1992 the 6-speed cab had a base sticker of $51,000; the Tiptronic was $54,150. For 1993–1995 the base rose to $51,900 manual / $55,050 Tiptronic.
Unlike ROW (Rest of World) 968s, US-bound cabriolets were 2-seaters with a double glove-box/package tray where rear seats would normally be — Porsche chose not to engineer the US-mandated 3-point rear belt system. The factory rear-seat-belt nuts are still in the floor for the popular retrofit. The 55 Canadian-package cabs retained their rear seats.
Production by Model Year
Of the 4,242 North American 968s produced, 2,008 were cabriolets — 47% of the run. Porsche reserved the first sixty VINs of each model year for internal use.
| Model Year | Starting VIN | Ending VIN | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NS840061 | NS840727 | 667 |
| 1993 | PS840061 | PS840414 | 354 |
| 1994 | RS840061 | RS840741 | 681 |
| 1995 | SS840061 | SS840366 | 306 |
| Total | 2,008 | ||
NA cabriolet production started in September 1991 and ran through June 1994. Every 1995 NA cabriolet was originally born a 1994, produced between February and June 1994 (see option code 718). The final NA cabriolet — SS840366 — was a Midnight Blue Tiptronic with Marble Grey and Midnight Blue interior and a Marble Grey top. Carfax indicates it lives in California.
Transmission Statistics
Tiptronic uptake was higher among cab buyers — reflecting the cruising nature of the body style — but 6-speeds still outsold Tiptronic 4-to-1. Tiptronic base price was $55,050 ($54,150 in 1992).
| Transmission Type | Production Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Speed Manual | 1,447 | 72% |
| Tiptronic | 561 | 28% |
| Total | 2,008 | 100% |
Sales Market
The bulk of NA cabriolet production was for the United States. Just 2.75% of the run was slated for Canada — outfitted with kilo-speedometer, option 288 headlight washers, options 139/340 dual heated seats, C36 Canadian emissions, and (uniquely for NA cabs) actual rear seats with lap belts in place of the US-spec double glove-box. A single NA cabriolet was produced with German-spec emissions.
| Emissions Type | Production Total |
|---|---|
| C02 US Emissions | 1,952 |
| C36 Canadian Emissions | 55 |
| C00 German Emissions | 1 |
| Total | 2,008 |
Exterior Color Popularity
61% of NA cabriolets were Black, Red, or White — reflecting conservative buyer tastes. A handful of color-to-sample cars were produced (see the dedicated C2S page elsewhere on the site). Click any image to view the larger reference photo.
Total produced: 2,008 NA cabriolets
Cabriolet Top Colors
Seven factory top colors were available across the four-year run. Certain top colors were paired with specific exterior colors as standard combinations — consult the period factory sales literature for details.
- Of the six NA cabs with the chestnut brown top, five were Grand Prix White. The sixth was a “1 of 1” combination — Aventurine Metallic exterior with Cashmere/Black interior.
- A cabriolet’s boot color matches the color of the top.
- Porsche offered an X-code option for a full-leather cab top boot (code
XP3) at $2,591. No NA cab buyers ordered it.
Total tops: 2,008 — matches cabriolet production