The 944 used a Porsche-designed balance-shaft system in its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, licensed from Mitsubishi, to reduce the vibration typical of large four-cylinder engines.
Median 164 hp across 174 similar cars
Lead trim: Base · 3-spd auto · 2.5L · RWD · up to 247 hp
Porsche 9441984–1991
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FactThe 944 used a Porsche-designed balance-shaft system in its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, licensed from Mitsubishi, to reduce the vibration typical of large four-cylinder engines.
Collectors Spotted in the Porsche 944 Lineage
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Trims & Figures
10 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 3-spd auto · 2.5L | 1984–1984 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 143 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | — | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 2.5L · RWD | 1986–1988 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 143 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 3-spd auto · 2.7L · RWD | 1989–1989 | 2.7 L Inline-4 | 163 hp | 166 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.5L | 1984–1984 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 143 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | — | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.5L · RWD | 1986–1987 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 147 hp | 155 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.5L · RWD | 1985–1988 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 143 hp | 137 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.7L · RWD | 1989–1989 | 2.7 L Inline-4 | 163 hp | 166 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| S | 1988–1988 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 188 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| S2 | 1989–1991 | 3.0 L Inline-4 | 208 hp | 207 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Turbo | 1988–1989 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the Base · 5-spd manual · 2.5L · RWD trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
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Photographs
The 944 used a Porsche-designed balance-shaft system in its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, licensed from Mitsubishi, to reduce the vibration typical of large four-cylinder engines.
The 944's four-cylinder was essentially a Porsche 928 V8 cut in half, though Porsche says almost no parts actually swap between the two engines.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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