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...
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 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...
In 1988, Porsche introduced the 944 Turbo S with a more powerful engine (designation number M44/52) rated at a maximum power output of 250 PS (184 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm (the engine in the standard 944 Turbo generated 223 PS (164 kW) and 243 lb⋅ft (329 N⋅m)). This higher output was achieved by using a larger KKK K26-8 turbocharger housing and revised engine mapping to maximize boost for longer.
