Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
The Porsche 944 was launched as a successor for the 924 in 1981 as a 1982 model. It was produced until 1991 and it was improved almost yearly. In 1985, Porsche introduced the Turbo version.
The American market asked for more power from the sports-car developed by Porsche. Since the German car-maker already had a good experience with turbocharged engines from the 911 Turbo lineup, the idea of a 944 Turbo seemed the best solution.
The 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo featured a modified front fascia than its siblings. The tall bumper with the apron featured more grilles, needed to cool the engine and the intercooler. It kept the pop-up headlights from its predecessor, and in those times that was considered an ultimate reflection of a sports-car. An integrated, hard-rubber, a spoiler was added at the back of the car, on the lift-gate. It featured body-colored bumpers, with a rubber strip on the one in the back. The Turbo badge was shown clearly in the back, with the Porsche letters on the bumper. An additional apron was installed under the bumper.
The interior was modified and the controls for the power-windows were moved from the door to the bottom of the center stack. The instrument cluster was different, with a Turbo gauge installed in the tachometer dial.
Under the hood, Porsche installed a 2.5-liter engine with four cylinders. The turbocharger was carried-over from the 911 Turbo and a pressure regulator knob was installed as an option for the Turbo S. Thus, while the base Turbo offered 220 hp, the S version added 30 hp more. The transmission was the same 5-speed manual. For the braking system, the 944 Turbo/Turbo S, was fitted with the Brembo brakes carried-over from the 911.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 5MT (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2479 cm3 |
Power: | 161.8 KW @ 5800 RPM 220 HP @ 5800 RPM 217 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 330 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.1 in (1,476/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo S 5MT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 183.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 250 HP @ 6000 RPM 247 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 350 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.1 in (1,476/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |