The 968 looks great in all of the exterior paint colors that were available, but after years of being out of production one of the most desirable colors in the used 968 market is Speed Yellow. The reason is most likely the combination of rarity and how great it looks on the car. By the time production ceased on the North American 968 only 10 cabriolets and 10 coupes had been painted in the X4 (sales code) L12G (paint code) hue of Speed Yellow making them quite a rare sight today.
Porsche launched Speed Yellow as an exterior offering in Canada in 1993 and the US in 1994 so the 968 series was one of the first to receive the vibrant color. The color remained as an available offering until 2012 when it was replaced by a new yellow called Racing Yellow. Although SY commands a premium on the used 968 market today back when the cars were being sold new the color was actually a “no additional cost” choice.
Because of their desirability the 968 Register has been tracking the whereabouts of the SY 968s for years. Partial VINs along with configuration details and option codes of the individual cars appear below. Photos are included for each SY 968 if available. If you are an owner of a SY 968 you are a fortunate enough to be part of an elite and desirable group. If you find an unaccounted for SY 968, buy it!
Coupes
- 10 coupes built for the North American market
- 10 were 6 speeds
- 2 1993s (both sent to Canada)
- 3 1994s (94.5s actually, true 94s, non-718 cars)
- 5 1995s (4 718 cars, 1 true 95)
- 7 had interior code LT black partial leather interior
- 1 had interior code PJ marble gray/black partial leather interior
- 2 had interior code AB black partial cloth “Porsche” script interior
- 5 were M030 sport chassis cars (highest percentage (50%) of M030 cars for a single exterior color)
- 8 had 595 painted rear spoiler
- 7 had 220 Limited slip
Details:
| Photo (click to see additional images) | Number/VIN/Year | Location | Option Codes |
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#1 – PS820438/1993 | Unknown | AB black partial cloth “Porsche” script interior 030 Sport chassis (includes 17” wheels) C36 Canadian emissions (part of Canadian package) 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger (part of Canadian package) 220 Limited slip 288 Headlight washers (part of Canadian package) 403 17” Cup1 wheels (part of 030 Sport chassis) |
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#2 – PS820448/1993 | Unknown | AB black partial cloth “Porsche” script interior 030 Sport chassis (includes 17” wheels) C36 Canadian emissions (part of Canadian package) 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger (part of Canadian package) 220 Limited slip 288 Headlight washers (part of Canadian package) 403 17” Cup1 wheels (part of 030 Sport chassis) |
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#3 – RS820562/1994 (Kelly Moss Turbo conversion) PCA featured this car in 2010: click here to view on Youtube |
Canada | LT black partial leather interior 030 Sport chassis (includes 17” wheels) 398 17” Cup2 wheels (part of 030 Sport chassis) 595 Painted Rear spoiler |
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#4 – RS820599/1994 | New Jersey | LT black partial leather interior 398 17” Cup2 wheels 595 Painted Rear spoiler |
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#5 – RS820656/1994 | New York | LT black partial leather interior 595 Painted Rear spoiler |
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#6 – SS820083/1995 | Unknown | LT black partial leather interior 220 Limited slip 595 Painted Rear spoiler |
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#7 – SS820122/1995 | Oklahoma | LT black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 030 Sport chassis (includes 17” wheels) 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger\ 220 Limited slip 398 17” Cup2 wheels (part of 030 Sport chassis) 437/438 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver/passenger 490 Hi-fi sound speakers 595 Painted rear spoiler |
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#8 – SS820137/1995 | Connecticut | LT black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger 220 Limited slip 437/438 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver/passenger 490 Hi-fi sound speakers 595 Painted rear spoiler |
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#9 – SS820172/1995 | California | LT black partial leather interior XK7 Alternate color leather shifter knob (Spd Yellow, 09991 exclusive pkg) 030 Sport chassis (includes 17” wheels) 220 Limited slip 383/387 Sport seats/driver/passenger 398 17” Cup2 wheels (part of 030 Sport chassis) 595 Painted rear spoiler 18101 Door panels in alternate color Sunroof delete |
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#10 – SS820280/1995 | Unknown | PJ Marble gray/black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 220 Limited slip 383/387 Sport seats/driver/passenger 490 Hi-fi sound speakers 595 Painted rear spoiler 692 CD Changer |
Cabriolets
- 10 cabriolets produced for North American market
- 10 had 6 speeds
- 5 1994s (94.5s, true 94s, non-718 cars)
- 5 1995s (5 718 cars)
- 10 had V9 black tops
- 10 had black interiors
- 9 had interior code LT partial leather seats
- 1 had interior code VN leather seats with leatherette trim
- 10 were C02 US emissions
Details:
| Photo (click to see additional images) | Number/VIN/Year | Location | Option Codes |
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#1 – RS840502/1994 | Colorado | LT black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 398 17” Cup2 wheels 490 Hi-fi sound speakers |
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#2 – RS840526/1994 | New Hampshire | LT black partial leather interior 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger 220 Limited slip 398 17” Cup2 wheels 437/438 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver/passenger 490 Hi-fi sound speakers |
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#3 – RS840559/1994 | New York | LT black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 437 8-way full power seat/driver |
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#4 – RS840617/1994 | Florida | LT black partial leather interior |
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#5 – RS840689/1994 | Unknown | LT black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger 418 Protective side moldings 437/438 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver/passenger |
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#6 – SS840110/1995 (Strosek conversion) |
Pennsylvania | VN Black full leather seat interior 139/340 Dual heated seats/driver/passenger 220 Limited slip 288 Headlight washers 398 17” Cup2 wheels 418 Protective side moldings 437/438 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver/passenger 490 Hi-fi sound speakers 692 CD Changer |
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#7 – SS840117/1995 | California | LT Black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 398 17” Cup2 wheels 437 Dual 8-way full power seats/driver 692 CD Changer |
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#8 – SS840144/1995 | New Jersey | LT Black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) |
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#9 – SS840258/1995 | Carfax indicates this car was shipped back to Germany! | LT Black partial leather interior XD4 Painted crest center caps (09991 exclusive pkg) 490 Hi-fi sound speakers |
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#10 – SS840323/1995 | New Jersey | LT Black partial leather interior 490 Hi-fi sound speakers 692 CD Changer |
