Production Overview
| Detail |
Information |
| Manufacturer |
Porsche AG, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany |
| Production years |
1982-1991 |
| Body style |
2+2 coupe (cabriolet from 1989) |
| Construction |
Steel unitary body, galvanised panels |
| Platform |
Porsche 924/944 transaxle platform |
| Total production |
Approximately 163,000 |
| Predecessor |
Porsche 924 |
| Successor |
Porsche 968 |
Engine Specifications
944 (2.5L SOHC, 1982-1989)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC, 8-valve |
| Designation |
M44/01 (early), M44/06 (late) |
| Capacity |
2,479 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
100.0 mm x 78.9 mm |
| Compression ratio |
10.6:1 |
| Fuel system |
Bosch L-Jetronic (early), Bosch DME (late) |
| Power |
163 bhp (120 kW) @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque |
205 Nm (151 lb-ft) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Redline |
6,500 rpm |
| Balance shafts |
Twin counter-rotating, belt-driven |
| Oil capacity |
6.5 litres (with filter) |
| Coolant capacity |
10.5 litres |
944 S (2.5L DOHC 16V, 1987-1988)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve |
| Designation |
M44/40 |
| Capacity |
2,479 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
100.0 mm x 78.9 mm |
| Compression ratio |
10.9:1 |
| Fuel system |
Bosch DME |
| Power |
190 bhp (140 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
230 Nm (170 lb-ft) @ 4,300 rpm |
| Redline |
6,800 rpm |
| Balance shafts |
Twin counter-rotating, belt-driven |
944 Turbo / 951 (2.5L Turbo, 1985-1991)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC, 8-valve, turbocharged |
| Designation |
M44/51 (early), M44/52 (late) |
| Capacity |
2,479 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
100.0 mm x 78.9 mm |
| Compression ratio |
8.0:1 |
| Turbocharger |
KKK K26 |
| Intercooler |
Air-to-air |
| Boost pressure |
0.75 bar (early), 0.8 bar (late) |
| Fuel system |
Bosch Motronic DME |
| Power |
220 bhp (162 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
330 Nm (243 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Redline |
6,500 rpm |
944 Turbo S (2.5L Turbo, 1988)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC, 8-valve, turbocharged |
| Designation |
M44/52 |
| Capacity |
2,479 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
100.0 mm x 78.9 mm |
| Compression ratio |
8.0:1 |
| Turbocharger |
KKK K26 (larger) |
| Boost pressure |
0.85 bar |
| Power |
250 bhp (184 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
350 Nm (258 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Redline |
6,500 rpm |
944 S2 (3.0L DOHC 16V, 1989-1991)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve |
| Designation |
M44/41 |
| Capacity |
2,990 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
104.0 mm x 88.0 mm |
| Compression ratio |
10.9:1 |
| Fuel system |
Bosch DME |
| Power |
211 bhp (155 kW) @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque |
280 Nm (207 lb-ft) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Redline |
6,500 rpm |
| Balance shafts |
Twin counter-rotating, belt-driven |
Transmission
Manual Gearbox (All Models)
| Specification |
944 NA / S |
944 Turbo |
944 S2 |
| Type |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
| Designation |
Getrag G016 (early) / Getrag G024 |
Getrag G031 |
Getrag G044 |
| Layout |
Rear-mounted transaxle |
Rear-mounted transaxle |
Rear-mounted transaxle |
| Drive connection |
Torque tube with centre bearing |
Torque tube with centre bearing |
Torque tube with centre bearing |
| Clutch |
Single dry plate, hydraulic operation |
Single dry plate, hydraulic operation |
Single dry plate, hydraulic operation |
Automatic (Optional, NA models only)
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
3-speed automatic (early), 4-speed (from 1988) |
| Designation |
Audi 087 3-speed / ZF 4HP-18 4-speed |
Chassis and Suspension
Front Suspension
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
MacPherson struts |
| Springs |
Coil springs |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
| Anti-roll bar |
Standard (22mm NA, 25mm Turbo) |
Rear Suspension
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Semi-trailing arms |
| Springs |
Torsion bars |
| Dampers |
Gas-pressurised monotube |
| Anti-roll bar |
Standard (18mm NA, 20mm Turbo) |
Steering
| Specification |
Detail |
| Type |
Rack and pinion, power-assisted |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0 |
| Turning circle |
10.6 metres |
Brakes
| Specification |
944 NA |
944 S |
944 Turbo |
944 S2 |
| Front |
Ventilated discs, 282 mm |
Ventilated discs, 298 mm |
Ventilated discs, 298 mm |
Ventilated discs, 298 mm |
| Rear |
Solid discs, 289 mm |
Solid discs, 289 mm |
Ventilated discs, 299 mm |
Ventilated discs, 299 mm |
| ABS |
Optional (late) |
Optional |
Standard (late) |
Standard |
Wheels and Tyres
| Specification |
944 NA |
944 Turbo / Turbo S |
944 S2 |
| Front wheels |
7J x 15 (early) / 7J x 16 (late) |
7J x 16 |
7J x 16 |
| Rear wheels |
7J x 15 (early) / 8J x 16 (late) |
9J x 16 |
9J x 16 |
| Front tyres |
195/65VR15 / 205/55ZR16 |
205/55ZR16 |
205/55ZR16 |
| Rear tyres |
215/60VR15 / 225/50ZR16 |
245/45ZR16 |
225/50ZR16 |
Dimensions
| Measurement |
Coupe |
Cabriolet (S2) |
| Overall length |
4,200 mm (165.4 in) |
4,200 mm (165.4 in) |
| Overall width |
1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
| Overall height |
1,275 mm (50.2 in) |
1,275 mm (50.2 in) |
| Wheelbase |
2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Front track |
1,477 mm (58.1 in) |
1,477 mm (58.1 in) |
| Rear track |
1,451 mm (57.1 in) |
1,451 mm (57.1 in) |
| Weight distribution |
50.7% front / 49.3% rear |
51.2% front / 48.8% rear |
Weights
| Model |
Kerb Weight |
| 944 (2.5L NA) |
1,180 kg (2,601 lb) |
| 944 S (2.5L 16V) |
1,210 kg (2,668 lb) |
| 944 Turbo |
1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
| 944 Turbo S |
1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
| 944 S2 Coupe |
1,310 kg (2,888 lb) |
| 944 S2 Cabriolet |
1,390 kg (3,064 lb) |
Performance
| Metric |
944 NA |
944 S |
944 Turbo |
Turbo S |
944 S2 |
| Top speed |
220 km/h (137 mph) |
228 km/h (142 mph) |
245 km/h (152 mph) |
261 km/h (162 mph) |
240 km/h (149 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h |
8.4 sec |
7.9 sec |
6.1 sec |
5.5 sec |
6.9 sec |
| 0-60 mph |
8.0 sec |
7.5 sec |
5.7 sec |
5.2 sec |
6.5 sec |
| Standing 1/4 mile |
16.1 sec |
15.6 sec |
14.5 sec |
13.8 sec |
14.9 sec |
| Fuel consumption |
10-14 L/100km |
10-15 L/100km |
11-16 L/100km |
12-17 L/100km |
11-15 L/100km |
Electrical System
| Specification |
Detail |
| System voltage |
12V |
| Alternator |
90A (NA), 115A (Turbo/S2) |
| Battery |
12V, 63Ah (front-mounted) |
| Engine management |
Bosch L-Jetronic (early NA), Bosch Motronic DME (late NA, Turbo, S, S2) |
| Ignition |
Breakerless electronic |
Fuel System
| Specification |
Detail |
| Fuel tank capacity |
80 litres (17.6 gal) |
| Fuel pump |
Electric, in-tank |
| Fuel requirement |
98 RON (Super/Premium unleaded) |
| Fuel injection |
Bosch L-Jetronic (early NA), Bosch Motronic (all others) |
Standard Equipment (Turbo, 1988)
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Central locking
- Electric mirrors (heated)
- Air conditioning (most markets)
- Cruise control
- Rear wiper/washer
- Fog lights
- Trip computer
- Sport seats (power-adjustable driver)
- 16-inch alloy wheels (staggered fitment)
- ABS
- Alarm system
Factory Options
- Limited-slip differential (standard on Turbo S)
- M030 Sport Suspension (stiffer springs, bilstein dampers, thicker anti-roll bars)
- Electric sunroof
- Leather interior
- Sport seats (Turbo S specification)
- Linen headliner
- Rear seat delete
- Short-shift kit
Identification
VIN Structure
The 944 VIN is located on a plate on the driver's side windscreen pillar and stamped into the bodywork in the front boot compartment.
| VIN Prefix |
Model |
| WP0AA094xFN |
944 (2.5L NA) |
| WP0AA094xGN |
944 (2.5L NA, later) |
| WP0AA295xFN |
944 S |
| WP0AA095xGN |
944 Turbo (951) |
| WP0AA296xKN |
944 S2 |
Engine Number Location
Engine number is stamped on the engine block, visible from the left (driver's) side, below the cylinder head.