Porsche 951 944 Turbo

At similar price compared to the 911 Carrera 3.2, the 944 Turbo was in many ways a better car – it had superb protection against corrosion, it was quick on the race track, its handling at high speed maneuvering was as predictable as it can get in a car, its cockpit was ergonomic (you could rest both of your elbows while driving), it had more headroom for the kids at the back and the enormous boot could even hold a baby stroller (entry level Porsches are for young people, right).

The 1985 model year brought so many changes to 944 in the middle of the model year. The new interior seen in the 944 Turbo became immediately 944’s standard interior from around May 1985 (the car is called as 944.2 or 944 85.5). The new dashboard required a new bodyshell. Power steering that greatly distanced the 944 from 924, used to be optional for 944.1, but was made standard for the 944.2. While the 944.1 speedometer was connected to the front wheel hub (like in the early Volkswagens and in 924), the 944.2 had a more sophisticated solution – the speed sensor was mounted into the gearbox. The front and rear control arms were now made of aluminium. Earlier 924-type metal fuel tank was replaced by a larger plastic unit. The catalytic converter became optionally available in Europe (was always standard in USA and Japan). While the interior was made nicer, there was a minor setback externally – the rain gutters were replaced by smooth trim strips, so when it rained and you opened the window, the water poured into to the car.

Less than 200 Turbos were made with 1985 model year VIN, making them really rare.

• Length (in): 169.0
• Width (in): 68.0
• Height (in): 50.0
• Weight (lb):  2975

• Top Speed (mph): 152
• 0-60 (s): 5.6
• 1/4 mi (s): 14.8
• 1/4 mi speed (mph): 95
• Drag coefficient (cd): 0.33
• Power to Weight (lb/hp):  13.8:1

• SCCA class - Solo:​​​ Street (CS)​
• ​​​​SCCA classs - TT:  Sport 4 (S4)

Road Test! The Porsche 944 Turbo

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S 

ENGINE

• Engine Code: LT2
• Engine Location: Mid
• Power (hp): 505
• Torque (lb-ft): 470
• Displacement (L / ci):  6.2lL / 376ci
• Valvetrain: Pushrod
• Engine Type:  V8
• Engine Material: Aluminum
• Head Material: Aluminum
• Air Delivery: Normally Aspirated
• Fuel Delivery: Direct Fuel Injection
• Fuel Type: Gas

TRANSMISSION

• Engine Code:

220 hp @ 5800 rpm 

243ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm

Redline 6400 rpm

Power-To-Weight 13.8:1

• Suspension - Front: Control Arms
• Suspension - Rear: Control Arms
• Shocks/Struts - Front:
• Shock/Struts - Rear:
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Full Repaint and Clearcoat in the original factory color of Porsche Guards Red Porsche code L027

Tinted Windows Rear 20% / Sides 35% (2021)

The Porsche 944 Story