Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe (1987) – Specifications & Performance

Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe (1987) – Specifications

1987 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe Technical Specifications

Engine Type Inline 4
Induction Turbocharged
Cooling Water-cooled
Valvetrain Single overhead camshafts
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 220 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque 243 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Max Rpm 6500
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Transmission Options 5-speed manual
Chassis Type Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
Curb Weight 2,998 lbs.
Height 50.20 in/1,275 mm
Ground Clearance 4.92 in/125 mm
Length 166.54 in/4,230 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 0.33
Wheel Size Front 16 x 7
Wheel Size Rear 16 x 8
Tire Size Front 205/55VR-16
Tire Size Rear 225/50VR-16
Caliper Front Fixed 4-piston
Caliper Rear Fixed 4-piston
Disc Type Front Ventilated discs
Disc Type Rear Ventilated discs
Disc Size Front 11.73 in/298 mm x 1.10 in/28 mm
Disc Size Rear 11.77 in/299 mm x 0.94 in/24 mm
0 to 60 mph 5.9 seconds
Top Speed 152 mph
Mpg City 17
Mpg Highway 24
Mpg Combined 20
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 U.S. gallons
Required Octane Regular unleaded (91+)

 

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