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Engine versions

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9 versions · 9 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.5 (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1983–1987
2.5 (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1987–1988
2.5 (163 KM) Selected Gasoline 163 KM 1982–1987
2.5 S (190 KM) Selected Gasoline 190 KM 1987–1989
2.5 Turbo (220 KM) Selected Gasoline 220 KM 1985–1988
2.5 Turbo S CAT (250 KM) Selected Gasoline 250 KM 1989–1991
2.7 (165 KM) Selected Gasoline 165 KM 1988–1989
3.0 S2 CAT (211 KM) Selected Gasoline 211 KM 1988–1991
2.5 (163 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 163 KM 1982–1987

Selected engine version

2.5 (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
150KM
Torque
190Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
210km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
8.3 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.02, M44.07
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Curb weight
1260 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1477 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Independent twist suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5 (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1988

Engine power
160KM
Torque
210Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4s
Maximum speed
218km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8-8.6 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.09
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
160 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1260 kg
Gross weight
1580 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4200 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1477 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 (163 KM)

Gasoline · 1982–1987

Engine power
163KM
Torque
205Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4s
Maximum speed
220km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 (163 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1982
End of production
1987
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.0 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.01, M44.05
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
163 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1180 kg
Gross weight
1500 kg
Roof load
35 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg
Trailer nose weight
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4200 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1452-1477 mm
Rear track
1426-1451 mm
Ground clearance
138 mm
Approach angle
14 °
Departure angle
15 °
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/70 VR15; 205/55 VR 16
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 15; 6J x 16; 7J x 16
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5 S (190 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
190KM
Torque
230Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
228km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 S (190 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
228 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
7.7 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.4 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.40
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6800 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
190 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Curb weight
1300 kg
Gross weight
1600 kg
Roof load
35 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1477 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
14 °
Departure angle
15 °
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Independent twist suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5 Turbo (220 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1988

Engine power
220KM
Torque
330Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
245km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 Turbo (220 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1988
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
245 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
6.1 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.50, M44.51
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
220 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1645 kg
Roof load
35 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4290 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1477 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
12.5 °
Departure angle
15 °
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Independent twist suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/50 R16;205/55 R16
Rim size
8J x 16;7J x 16
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5 Turbo S CAT (250 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1991

Engine power
250KM
Torque
350Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9s
Maximum speed
260km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 Turbo S CAT (250 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1989
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
260 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.52
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
8
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
250 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1400 kg
Gross weight
1740 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg
Trailer nose weight
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4230 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1457 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Approach angle
13.8 °
Departure angle
16 °
Front overhang
860 mm
Turning circle
10.75 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/50 R16; 205/55 R16;245/45 R16; 205/55 R16
Rim size
8J x 16; 9J x 16;7J x 16; 7.5J x 16
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.7 (165 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1989

Engine power
165KM
Torque
225Nm
Engine displacement
2,680cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2s
Maximum speed
218km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.7 (165 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1988
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.0 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.11
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2680 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
165 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1290 kg
Gross weight
1630 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4320 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1477 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R 15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.0 S2 CAT (211 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
211KM
Torque
280Nm
Engine displacement
2,990cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1s
Maximum speed
240km/h
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Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
3.0 S2 CAT (211 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.41
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2990 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
104 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10.9
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
211 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 4100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1680 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg
Trailer nose weight
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4230 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1472 mm
Rear track
1451 mm
Ground clearance
125 mm
Approach angle
13.8 °
Departure angle
16 °
Front overhang
860 mm
Turning circle
10.75 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/50 R16; 205/55 R16;245/45 R16; 205/55 R16
Rim size
8J x 16; 9J x 16;7J x 16; 7.5J x 16
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.5 (163 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1982–1987

Engine power
163KM
Torque
205Nm
Engine displacement
2,479cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6s
Maximum speed
220km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
944
Version
944
Engine
2.5 (163 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1982
End of production
1987
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M44.03, M44.06
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2479 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
163 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Curb weight
1180 kg
Gross weight
1500 kg
Roof load
35 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg
Trailer nose weight
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4200 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1275 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1452-1477 mm
Rear track
1426-1451 mm
Ground clearance
138 mm
Approach angle
14 °
Departure angle
15 °
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/70 VR15; 205/55 VR 16
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 15; 6J x 16; 7J x 16
ABS
no