Porsche 944 spec books

Although the body of the 944 was based on the 924, it had considerably more striking contours. Volkswagen wanted a successor to their sportscar the karmann ghia and porsche were looking for a replacement of the entry level 912. Learn the specifications and see pictures of the 944. The porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by german automobile manufacturer porsche. Porsche 944 by vehicle year correct wheel sizes, pcd, offset, rims and tire specs for porsche 944 series. Consisting of spec built 19831988 porsche 944s and 19871988 porsche 924ss, 944 spec follows a similar concept to that of spec miata and spec e30 in that, due to the parity between cars in the class, driver skill is. The auto industry model year my runs from august 1 to 31 july, so a 1988 model could have been produced between 1 august 1987. Volume steadily declined until 1991, when the 944 was replaced by the 968. Drivers generation cult driving perfection porsche 944 s2. Spec 924s 944ss2 pull type porsche parts exclusively specializing in engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, machine shop services, racing and hi performance auto parts for porsche. Porsche 944 coupe from 1982 specs, dimensions, facts.

The 944 shared the 924s profile, looking like a smoothedout 924 carrera gt and that was enough to give the new car genuine road presence. Porsche 944 specs of wheel sizes, tires, pcd, offset and. This book has got plenty of pretty photos and the introduction to the model histories is readable. Porsche 944 is the definitive history of the ever exquisite porsche 944. Model 356 356replica 550 550replica 718 718 boxster 718 cayman 901 904 906 911 912 914 918 spyder 924 928 944 959 962 968 boxster carrera gt carrera gtreplica cayenne cayman custom. A frontengine, rearwheel drive midlevel model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupe or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. Im trying to find out which specific spec my 944 is, but when i search the reg plate it isnt particularly specific. Porsche 944 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally.

The price range for the porsche 944 varies based on the trim level you choose. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 27 944 models nationwide. Porsche 944 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for all model years of porsche 944. Is the 944 a thrilling porsche on a budget, or just an overpriced and expensivetofix fourbanger. Aug 28, 2014 the 944 spec series was conceived to offer porsche enthusiasts a way to go racing with limited expense and low operating costs. A frontengine, rearwheel drive midlevel model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was.

The 944 bridged the price and performance gap between the 924 and the 911 sc. This is a howto book is compiled from technically oriented articles originally published in the first twenty years of the 356 registry magazine. The auto industry model year my runs from august 1 to 31 july, so a 1988 model could have been produced between 1 august 1987 and 31 july 1988. Check out these emerging classics for sale on autotrader.

The porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by german automobile manufacturer porsche from 1982 to 1991. Porsche upgraded the 944 almost annually from introduction. Choose a year below to narrow down the data for your vehicle porsche 944 typ 951952 eudm 1981 1991. Get to race a porsche 944 spec is a growing class nasa. Since porsche had a contract to do a lot of the development of early volkswagen cars it took on the development of the 914. Official 944spec tees with a discount code for site wide track monkey discounts. This highly produced history comes to you from brian long, an acknowledged expert. The nasa 944 spec 944s racing class is based on the variants of the lightweight and inexpensive porsche 924 and 944. Consisting of specbuilt 19831988 porsche 944s and 1987. Detailed features and specs for the used 1990 porsche 944 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Porsche 944 buyers guide porsche 944 register porsche. The porsche 944 924s spec class is a class for those individuals who wish to race a porsche in a competitive series with limited expense and low cost of operation. The decision was made to equip the narrower bodied 924 with a slightly detuned version of the 944 s 163 bhp 2. New listingporsche 356 the maestros little spec book harry pellow.

Information about engine technical specs, mpg consumption, acceleration, dimensions and weight. As a result, the championships events on both coasts are always hotly contested, and the camaraderie among the competitors is first rate. The guide to all models 197595 including turbos and limited edition original series peter morgan, simon clay, dieter rebmann on. The porsche 944 is no longer the bargain it once was hagerty media. Porsche did address one of the perceived problems of the 924 by powering the 944 with a genuine porschedesigned engine.

Especially when this 1986 porsche 944 coupe has all the best luxury features, and its offered for an unbeatable price. Porsche 924 944 technical tips book no owner should be without it. From drawing board, through turbo, s and softtop variants, here is the full story of the 944 up to its replacement by the 968 in 1991. The guide to all models 197595 including turbos and limited edition original. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the enginetransmission specs shown below. Jmg porsche independent porsche specialists 944 buyers. These rules are intended to control costs and reduce any performance advantage from the cars so that driving ability and race setup are the greatest factors in determining winners. The 944spec series was conceived to offer porsche enthusiasts a way to go racing with limited expense and low operating costs. In total, 176,126 porsche 944s were produced, of which 25,245 vehicles were 944 turbos. Vintage overland trucks offer the ultimate balance of style and capability. The porsche 944 s2 is a coupe with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers its power through the rear wheels. Porsche 964 technical specifications spec book 911.

The 924 was considerably cheaper than its 944 stablemate, and dropping the model left porsche without an affordable entrylevel option. Its hard not to fall in lovelust with a red porsche. Detailed features and specs for the used 1991 porsche 944 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The history and specs for the 924 and 944 is fairly detailed up to 1989. Porsche cars 911 906 917 956 962 944 turbo 356 914 944 928 550 book. Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a volume of 3 litres. Porsche 944 cabriolet 1989 1992 porsche 944 coupe 1982 1992. Handling and grip were sensational, and deservedly the 944 went on to outsell the 924 keeping porsche afloat during the tough years of the early 1980s. Buy porsche technical specifications book design 911. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle.

This class is focused on giving drivers affordable, even racing where you wont have to worry about buying the. The 944 was therefore viewed as a true porsche in the eyes of customers. The porsche 924 is a sports car produced by porsche ag of germany from 1976 to 1988. Jan 22, 2016 the 944 shared the 924s profile, looking like a smoothedout 924 carrera gt and that was enough to give the new car genuine road presence. Specifications for all versions of porsche 944 coupe. In the 1970s, porsche had designed and developed the porsche 924 with a 2.