1982-1991 944 OverviewPorsche 944 Overview (1982 - 1991)
1982 - 1991
Tech Specs Summary
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- 137 - 162 mph
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- 5.9 - 8.4 seconds
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- 161 - 247 hp
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- 21.6 - 29.4 mpg
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- 2,668 - 3,042 lbs
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- 11.2 ft3 (Coupé)
The Porsche 944 was produced by the German manufacturer Porsche between 1982 - 1991. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are many power levels available from either a 2.5 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2.5 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 944 is the Porsche 944 Turbo S which scores 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 247 hp and a power/weight ratio of 12.06 lb/hp it has a top speed of 162 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Porsche 944 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 621 miles and can store 11.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.