Porsche 944 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Porsche 944
1986 944 Turbo (951) US-spec
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Production	1982–1991
Assembly	Germany: Neckarsulm
Designer	Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
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 turbocharged M44/51 I4 2.5 L turbocharged M44/52 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	1986-88: 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)
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 to 1991. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines.

The 944 was to continue production in the 1990s but major revisions planned for a 944 "S3" model eventually morphed into the 968, which became its replacement. Over 163,000 cars were produced in total, making it the most successful sports car in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.

Images for kids

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  Porsche 944 (USA), showing the different front bumper

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  1989 Porsche 944 2.7 (USA)

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  1987 Porsche 944 Turbo (US model)

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  1987–1988 Porsche 944S, with the 16-valve DOHC engine (this example is equipped with 5-spoke wheels used on the 964)

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  Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

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  Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet

See also

In Spanish: Porsche 944 para niños