JayEmm on Cars reviews the Porsche 944 S2, highlighting its rise as a beloved classic sports car. Tracing its evolution from Porsche’s earlier, less successful entry-level models, the 944 built on the 924’s platform with a new engine, balanced handling, and transaxle gearbox. The 1985 upgrades brought a modernized interior,...
Magnus Walker takes a spin with Gael Buzyn in an ultra-rare 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup on the streets of Long Beach and the LBGP circuit, exploring what makes this iconic race car so special. The 944 Turbo Cup was created in 1986 as a one-make race series to promote...
Preamble One of the worst things you can do is to play with Porsche’s online configurator, because unless you happen to have a spare quarter-of-a-million, you are likely to end up feeling depressed: Will I never be able to afford one of these things? There is an alternative for those...
Porsche. Rear-engined. Air-cooled. A formula etched into Zuffenhausen’s concrete since the 356. And then 1976 happened. Out rolled the 924 with its motor up front and gearbox out back, and the Porsche faithful briefly considered the faint smell of betrayal in the air. Nearly two decades later, the grand experiment...
The Porsche 944 may not enjoy the legendary status of a 911, but in full IMSA GTR form it became one of the wildest and most exciting race cars of the 1980s. At Rennsport 7 at Laguna Seca, this brutally wide, turbocharged machine showed exactly why it remains so special....
Launching the Firehawk Series For the 1985 Sports Car Racing scene in the USA, IMSA had decided to start a new series. This would be a “Showroom Stock” series, basically running stock dealer road cars with roll cages and basic safety equipment. The series was called the Firestone Firehawk Series,...
Introduced in 1981 as the successor to the 924, the Porsche 944 was a front-engined sports car built on a proven layout but with significant upgrades. It featured a wider body and a unique 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine—derived from half of the 928’s V8 and smoothed with balancer shafts—that produced 163...
Doug DeMuro takes a deep dive into a 1987 Porsche 944, highlighting why this long-overlooked Porsche deserves more appreciation. While it may not carry the prestige of a 911, the 944 delivers an engaging driving experience, classic 1980s Porsche character, and relative affordability that make it especially appealing today. DeMuro...
In this video, JayEmm on Cars reviews a stunning Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet, freshly restored and resprayed in Peridot green. The host explores the S2 convertible’s quirks, including its basic development, frameless windows, and slightly tricky clutch. Despite some scuttle shake and modest electronics, the car proves surprisingly capable, enjoyable,...
The popularity of a road car often skyrockets when it’s adapted for racing, as seen with the Porsche 944. While the 944 enjoyed success during its nine-year production, it doesn’t hold the same reverence as the 911s of its era. However, in its transformed state as the 944 GTR, it...
Doug DeMuro reviews a 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo, a rare and often overlooked alternative to the era’s 911. The Turbo, codenamed 951, uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder producing 220 hp—about a 50% boost over the standard 944—allowing 0-60 times in the high fives, with later models reaching 250 hp. DeMuro...
When it came out, the Porsche 924 became a world-beater right away. Nowadays, it’s often regarded as a milestone in Porsche’s history. But this nameplate’s origins could have taken it down a very different road. Before it became the sleek, high-performance sports car we know today, the 924 almost emerged...
Let’s join Magnus Walker, Porsche enthusiast and collector, as he takes a stunningly preserved 1988 Rothmans Turbo Cup car for a drive. The the 944 Turbo Cup Series in Canada was launched in 1986, this naturally aspirated race series provided an affordable platform for amateurs, privateers, and professionals to compete,...
30 Point Porsche 944 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check—from hidden rust spots in the battery tray area to engine health, electrical gremlins, and interior wear. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version that...
Common Problems with the Porsche 944: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The Porsche 944 is one of the most beloved classic sports cars, offering a perfect blend of balance, handling, and timeless styling. As an evolution of the 924, it introduced a Porsche-designed 2.5L inline-four engine, wider fenders,...
Though not reaching the iconic status of Le Mans legends such as the 956, 962, or the numerous RSRs entrenched in motorsport history, the 944 GTR deserves recognition for its bold engineering. The Porsche 944 GTR showcased in the Goodwood Road & Racing video is the final example of only...
The Porsche 944 Turbo, launched in 1985, upgraded the already popular 944 with a 2.5L turbocharged engine producing 220 hp—35% more than the standard model—allowing a top speed over 150 mph, comparable to a 3.2L 911 Carrera. Based on the 924/944 platform, it retained the five-speed rear transaxle and received reinforced running...
Porsche introduced a turbocharged 944 in 1985, boosting output from 150 to 220 horsepower. Enhancements included a turbocharger, integrated front bumper, improved aerodynamics, a reinforced gearbox, 911 brakes, and a revised final drive ratio. The 1988 944 Turbo S pushed power to 250 hp—100 more than the standard 944—thanks to...
With the launch of the 2022/23 992 GT3 RS variant, it has inspired Khyzyl Saleem, with the Instagram account the_kyza to imagine the body style of the new model on the 944. Though it’s still an unfinished rough concept, it looks really great. View this post on Instagram ...
In 1987 Porsche debuted the 944 S, the “S” standing for “Super”. It looked sportier than its non-S version and had substantial modifications to both the interior and the engine and offered more performance to Porsche customers. Generally the 944 S was a higher performance version of the stock 944....
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Review Doug DeMuro makes the case for the Porsche 944 Turbo in one of his signature review videos. It didn’t take Porsche’s engineers long to significantly improve on the base 944’s performance by doing the obvious and adding a turbocharger to the engine. The 944 Turbo...
Only 12 hours to go to acquire a comprehensively modified 1986 Porsche 944 Safari ‘Rothmans’ example that is currently on offer at Collecting Cars. Delivered new with an Alpine White (L90E) finish, the example is now wrapped in the iconic ‘Rothmans’ color scheme from the 1986 Paris-Dakar-winning Porsche 959. They...
Warwickshire Event Center will be the venue of the Classic Car Auctions June sale and they will be offering a great variety of classic and modern classics one of which is a Porsche 944 Turbo Silver Rose from 1988, one of only 77 cars allocated to the UK. Built in...
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S – One Take This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (also referred to as 951) is one of the 380 special “Silver Rose” editions. It is a stock vehicle, well cared for, with over 195,000 original miles. To go from the regular 944 Turbo to the...
Regular Car Reviews – The Porsche 944 We review the over-hyped under-powered middle-child of the Porsche 944, the 944s. This hunk of self-congratulatory populism can’t move under the weight of all its fanboys and white knights. The 944 is a victim of it’s own fandom....
The best Porsche? How About the 944 The guys climb into a tuned 944 Turbo to kick off our new simpler-faster review series called “Fast Blasts”. As usual we enjoy some great mountain roads and talk about 944s in general as well as the changes this owner has done. Subscribe...
Porsche 944 Turbo – Fast Blast Review The guys climb into a tuned 944 Turbo to kick off our new simpler-faster review series called “Fast Blasts”. As usual we enjoy some great mountain roads and talk about 944s in general as well as the changes this owner has done. Subscribe...
The 944 range officially ended production in July 1991. A dated range and slow sales wrote the obituary for the model, but in the UK, brand-new cars still languished at dealers well into 1993. A UK-only special edition was made in 1992 and it was called the Porsche 944 S2 SE. It was basically an S2 brought up to full specification, for less than the standard car. Very limited, only 15 were eventually made. Benefits listed include improved acceleration in higher rev range; flatter cornering due to stiffer springs and increased roll resistance...
The last iteration of the 944 Turbo was the 944 Turbo Cabriolet which was the 944 Turbo Cabriolet. This was a 944 Turbo S with a special cabriolet body made by the American Sunroof Company (ASC) of Weinsberg, Germany, who also made the bodies for the 944 S2 Cabriolet. 625 of the 944 Turbo Cabriolet were made with 100 being built with right hand drive and the remaining 525 being left hand drive.
The S2 was also available as a cabriolet, a first for the 944 line. The Cabriolet, engineered by American Sunroof Company, was rumored to be two years late in arriving on the market due to unprecedented chassis flex problems. The finished article, despite being 70 KG heavier than the coupe, displayed no obvious signs of such problems, and its clean lines found a place in many hearts.
The covers were lifted off the 944's next-generation model in early 1989, the stunningly contemporary 944 S2. Porsche, as a company, were heading into tough times and were relying on the 944 S2 and the new 911, the 964, to make enough money just to stay afloat. Porsche upped the performance of the 944 S2 thanks to an upgraded engine, a 3.0 liter version of the DOHC double valve four cylinder that was good for solid 208 hp. The 16-valve engine was bored out from 2.5 litres to 3.0 litres.
In 1987 Porsche debuted the 944 S, the “S” standing for “Super”. This “Super” Porsche 944 was fitted with a more high performance version of the naturally aspirated four cylinder engine. This engine version had dual overhead camshafts to operate the four valves per cylinder and a revised Motronic 2 engine management system with dual knock sensors to best handle the 10.9:1 compression ratio. Power was a comfortably adequate 187hp.
Porsche 944 VIN and Engine Numbers Our reader already know we have an in-depth VIN decoder for Porsche models, so this post is all about knowing what the VIN range for each model year of Porsche 944. Some important notes for the Porsche 944 VIN researchers out there are noted...
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The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup For 1986, Porsche 944 Turbo Cup series was created in Germany and 944 Challenge in Canada. These were the first Porsche one model racing series (predecessors of the later 911 racing series). The 944 Turbo Cup in Germany was held during the ADAC Würth Supercup...
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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S 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 250 bhp @ 6000 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Max Rpm...
1989 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 250 bhp @ 6000 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Max Rpm 6500...
1988 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...
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...
1986 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...
1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.46 in/88 mm Displacement 182.39 cu-in/2,990 cc Horsepower 208 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 207 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Max Rpm 6500...
1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.46 in/88 mm Displacement 182.39 cu-in/2,990 cc Horsepower 208 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 207 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Max Rpm 6500...
1991 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.46 in/88 mm Displacement 182.39 cu-in/2,990 cc Horsepower 208 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 207 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Max Rpm...
1990 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.46 in/88 mm Displacement 182.39 cu-in/2,990 cc Horsepower 208 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 207 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Max Rpm...
1989 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.46 in/88 mm Displacement 182.39 cu-in/2,990 cc Horsepower 208 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 207 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Max Rpm...
1988 Porsche 944 S Coupe Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double 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 190 bhp @ 6000 rpm Torque 170 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm Max Rpm...
1987 Porsche 944 S Coupe Technical Specifications Engine Type Inline 4 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double 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 190 bhp @ 6000 rpm Torque 170 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm Max Rpm...
1989 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 4.09 in/104 mm x 3.11 in/78.9 mm Displacement 163.54 ci/2,681 cc Horsepower 165 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque 166 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
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...
1987 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
1986 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
1985.5 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
1985 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
1984 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
1983 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 150 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque 142 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Max Rpm 6400...
Porsche 944 Production & Sales Units The Porsche 944 sold super-well and a total of 173,238 cars were produced throughout its run between 1982 and 1991. It was one of the most successful sports car in Porsche’s history. The top seller was the base coupe 944 with 113,070 units sold....
Porsche 944 Paint Color Options & Samples This post outlines all the color options for the Porsche 944 over its production life. We have official books and catalogs of all the color options for the Porsche 944 over the years. Porsche 944 Colors (All Years) This is the most important...
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Porsche 944 Model Numbers Porsche type numbers related to 944. We have the type number description: Type 941 – Porsche 944 Cabriolet, left hand drive Type 942– Porsche 944 Cabriolet, right hand drive Type 945– Porsche 944 Coupé, right hand drive Type 949– Porsche 1981 ‘944 Le Mans’ 2.5 16V...
Porsche 944 Wheels There are two major differences to watch out for with 944 wheels – are they early offset or late offset? From 1982 to 1986 cars were supplied with a hub and wheel that had an offset of 23.3mm. From 1987 onwards they were supplied with a larger...
Porsche 944 Stabilizer Bars front 20 mm 944 …-1986 rear 14 mm …-1988 21.5 mm 944 1987-… 16 mm 1989-… 23 mm 944 …-1986 M030, M404 18 mm 24 mm 944 Turbo 1986 20 mm …-1988 25.5 mm 944 Turbo 1987-… and M404 944 1987-… 26.8 mm 1987-… M030, Turbo...
Porsche 944 Transmission Codes Code Transmission Model Model years 016J 5-speed 944 Euro only 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 016K 5-speed 944 Japan, USA, Canada only 83 84 85 86 87 016R 5-speed 944 Turbo with transmission oil cooler 86 87 88 89 90 91 016S 5-speed...
Porsche 944 History & Story The predecessor, the 924, was initially designed for Volkswagen. It was beautifully done by Porsche and the technical concept of front engine and rear transmission was top notch, but it didn’t have the Porsche engine. The natural evolution of the 924 would be to equip it...
The Porsche 944 Celebration Edition was a special edition of the 944 base model produced to commemorate the 100,000th 944 built in Neckarsulm, Germany. A total of 930 units were produced in one of two colors: Zermatt Silver and Satin Black Metallic. These celebration models- effectively standard cars brought up to a very high specification, featured black leatherette, the attractive grey or maroon "STUDIO" cloth and silver and grey carpeting.
Porsche 944 Sales Brochure The 944 was Porsche’s 3rd front engined sports car. Production years 1982-1991. Available as 944, 944S, 944S2, 944 Turbo, and 944 Turbo S. Original 944 had 2.5L 4-cyl engine with 163 hp, ran 0-62 mph in 8.4 secs, and top speed 131 mph. 1988 Turbo S...
Porsche 944 Spare Parts Catalogs (1989 – 1991 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 944 (1989 – 1991) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 944 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche 944 Spare Parts Catalogs (1985 – 1988 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 944 (1985 – 1988) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 944 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche 944 Spare Parts Catalogs (1982 – 1985 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 944 (1982 – 1985) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 944 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1991 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1991 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1991 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1990 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1990 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1990 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1989 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1989 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1989 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1988 Model Year) 2.5/944 S/Turbo/Turbo S Looking to decode your 1988 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1988 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1987 Model Year) 2.5/944 S 16V/Turbo Looking to decode your 1987 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1987 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1986 Model Year) 2.5/Turbo Looking to decode your 1986 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1986 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 944 (1985 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1985 Porsche 944 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1985 Porsche 944 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
