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...
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...
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The base Porsche 944 coupe was built between 1982 and 1989, essentially the same platform as the Porsche 924 (there was some overlap as the 924 was produced till 1988). The 944 was intended to last into the 1990s, but major revisions planned for a 944 S3 model were eventually rolled into the Porsche 968 instead, which replaced the 944.
