Porsche 944 Coupe (1988) – Specifications & Performance

1988 Porsche 944 Coupe Technical Specifications

Engine Type Inline 4
Induction Normally-aspirated
Cooling Water-cooled
Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft
Injection Port injection
Bore X Stroke 3.94 in/100.0 mm x 3.11 in/78.9 mm
Displacement 151.22 cu-in/2,479 cc
Horsepower 160 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Torque 155 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Max Rpm 6400
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Transmission Options 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Chassis Type Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
Curb Weight 2,844 lbs.
Height 50.20 in/1,275 mm
Ground Clearance 4.92 in/125 mm
Length 168.90 in/4,290 mm
Wheelbase 94.49 in/2,400 mm
Width 68.31 in/1,735 mm
Track Front 58.15 in/1,477 mm
Track Rear 57.13 in/1,451 mm
Drag Coefficient 0.35
Wheel Size Front 16 x 7
Wheel Size Rear 16 x 7
Tire Size Front 205/55VR-16
Tire Size Rear 205/55VR-16
Caliper Front Floating, 1-piston
Caliper Rear Floating, 1-piston
Disc Type Front Ventilated discs
Disc Type Rear Ventilated discs
Disc Size Front 11.10 in/282 mm x 0.79 in/20 mm
Disc Size Rear 11.38 in/289 mm x 0.79 in/20 mm
0 to 60 mph 7.3 seconds
Top Speed 137 mph
Mpg City 18 manual/17 automatic
Mpg Highway 26 manual/20 automatic
Mpg Combined 20 manual/18 automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 U.S. gallons
Required Octane Regular unleaded (91+)

 

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