Overview

The buyers of the limited edition 944 Turbo S were, understandably, disappointed when Porsche made the 250bhp model the standard 944 Turbo from the start of the 1989 model year!

Variations

In 1991, Porsche produced a Cabriolet version of the 944 Turbo, using the bodyshell from the open-top 944 S2.

Specification

Capacity: 2479cc

Compression ratio: 8.0:1

Maximum Power: 250bhp @ 6000rpm

Maximum Torque: 350Nm @ 4000rpm

Brakes: Front: 282mm discs; rear: 289mm discs; servo assisted

Suspension: Front: Single wishbones and MacPherson struts with telescopic dampers and coil springs; rear: semi-trailing arms with telescopic dampers and transverse torsion bar. Front and rear antiroll bars

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 16x7J with 225/50VR16 tyres. Rear: 16x9J with 245/45VR16 tyres

Length: 4230mm

Width: 1735mm

Weight: >1280kg

Did you Know?

Just 625 Turbo Cabriolets were built 0-62mph:5.7 sec Top speed:161mph