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| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 944 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 944 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4200 mm / 165.4 in / 165.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1180 kg / 2601 lb / 2601 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1477 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1451 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.5 UK gal / 17.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.350 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Porsche | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.27 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2479 cm3 / 151.3 cu in / 151.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 619.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.819 cu in/cylinder / 37.819 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.6 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 121.5 kW / 165.2 hp / 165.2 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 205.0 Nm / 151.2 lbft / 151.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 119.9 kW / 163.0 bhp / 163.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 65.8 kW/l / 1.466 bhp/cu in / 1.466 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 82.69 Nm/l / 0.723 lbft/cu in / 0.723 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 222 km/h / 138 mph / 138 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 138.14 kW/ton / 187.82 bhp/ton / 187.82 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.30 s / 8.30 s / 8.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 21.30 s / 21.30 s / 21.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.00 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.TB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 VR 16 | Tyres rear | 205/55 VR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 944