Porsche 944

Porsche 944
Porsche 944
	1986 944 Turbo (951) US-spec
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Production	1982–1991
Assembly	Germany: Neckarsulm, Stuttgart
Designer	Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé; 2-door convertible;
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L M44/40 I4; 2.5 L M44/51, M44/52 turbo I4; 2.7 L M44/12 I4; 3.0 L M44/41 I4;
Transmission	3-speed automatic; 5-speed manual;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	1986–1988: 4,318 mm (170.0 in); Turbo & S2: 4,288 mm (168.8 in); 1989–1991: 4,290 mm (168.9 in);
Width	1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height	1,275 mm (50.2 in)
Curb weight	Pre-1988: 1,180 kg (2,601 lb); 1988 onwards: 1,330 kg (2,932 lb); 1986 Turbo models: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb); 1987 onwards (Turbo models): 1,416 kg (3,122 lb); Note: some figures are dry weight;
Chronology
Predecessor	Porsche 924
Successor	Porsche 968

The Porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 1982 until 1991. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level^{[citation needed]} model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. With over 163,000 cars produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.^[1]^[2]

Extensive design revisions for the 1992 model year prompted Porsche to drop the 944 nameplate and rebrand the vehicle as the 968.

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^ "Porsche 944: History, Changes, Specifications". MotorTrend. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2023.