1987 Porsche 944

Turbo Coupe

4 Cylinder 2.5 Liter Turbo

Manual

WP0AA2952HN153120

Clear

RWD

Gasoline

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About Buyback Protection VIN: WP0AA2952HN153120 Year : 1987 Make : Porsche Model: 944 Style/Body: Class: Sport Car - Premium Engine: Unleaded Gas Turbo 0 Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Age: 23 year(s) Porsche 944 Manufacturer Porsche Production 1982–1991 Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Predecessor Porsche 924 Successor Porsche 968 Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm) Length 1986-88: 170.0 in (4318 mm) Turbo: 168.8 in (4288 mm) 1989–1991: 168.9 in (4290 mm) Width 68.3 in (1735 mm) Height 50.2 in (1275 mm) Curb weight pre-85.5: 1180 kg (2778 lb) 85.5+: 1330 kg (2932 lb) The Porsche 944 is a sports car built by Porsche from 1982 to 1991. It was built on the same platform as the 924, although 924 production continued through 1988. The 944 was intended to last into the 1990s, but major revisions planned for a 944 S3 model were eventually rolled into the 968 instead, which replaced the 944. The 944 was a successful model and was available as both a coupe and cabriolet in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. [edit] History and model overview Year Model Power 1983 - 1986 944 2.5L 150 hp 1987 - 1988 944 2.5L 163 hp 1987 - 1988 944S 2.5L 189 hp 1989 944 2.7 L 175 hp 1989 - 1991 944S2 3.0L 208 hp 1986 - 1988 944 Turbo (951) 220 hp 944 Turbo (951) For the 1986 model year Porsche introduced the 944 Turbo, known internally as the 951 (952 for right-hand drive models). This had a turbocharged and intercooled version of the standard car's engine that produced 220 hp (164 kW) (217 hp (162 kW) in the US) at 6000 rpm. The turbo was the world's first car using a ceramic portliner to retain exhaust gas temperature. The Turbo also featured several other changes, such as improved aerodynamics, a strengthened gearbox with a different final drive ratio, standard external oil coolers for both the engine and transmission, standard 16 inch wheels (optional forged fuchs wheels), and a slightly stiffer suspension to handle the extra weight. Major engine component revisions, more than thirty in all, were made to the 951 to compensate for increased internal loads and heat. 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo (US Model) Few changes occurred for the 1987 model year. They included the deletion of the transmission oil cooler, a change in suspension control arms in order to reduce the car's scrub radius, and for the first time ever offered in a production car, standard dual airbags. The engine remained the same M44/51 powerplant as in the 1986 model. In 1988, Porsche introduced the Turbo S option package (SE in the UK). The 944 Turbo S had a more powerful engine (designation number M44/52) with 247 hp (184 kW) and 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) torque (standard 944 Turbo 217 hp (162 kW) and 243 lb·ft (329 N·m)). This higher output was achieved by using a larger turbine housing, slightly different camshaft, and revised engine mapping which allowed for slightly more boost at high rpms as compared to the standard Turbo. In June 1988, Car and Driver tested the 944 Turbo S and achieved a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds and a quarter mile time of 13.9 seconds at 101 mph (163 km/h). Top speed was factory rated at 162 mph (261 km/h). The 944 Turbo S's suspension was the then state-of-the-art "M030" option consisting of Koni adjustable shocks front and rear, with ride height adjusting threaded collars on the front struts, progressive rate springs, larger rear torsion bars, harder durometer suspension bushings throughout, larger 26.8 mm (1.1 in) anti-roll bars at the front, and chassis stiffening brackets in the front frame rails. The air conditioning dryer lines are routed differently to clear the front frame brace on the drivers side. The 944 Turbo S wheels, known as the Club Sport design, were 16" forged and flat-dished, similar to the Design 90 wheel. Wheel widths were 7 inches (178 mm) in the front, and 9 inches (229 mm) in the rear; sizes of the Z-rated tires were 225/50 in the front and 245/45 in the rear. The front and rear fender edges were rolled to accommodate the larger wheels. The manual transmission (case code designation: AOR) of the 944 Turbo S brought back the external cooler, and also featured a limited slip differential with a 40% lockup setting. The Turbo S front brakes were borrowed from the Porsche 928 S4, with larger 4 piston fixed calipers and discs; rear brakes remained the same as a standard Turbo. ABS also came standard. The 944 Turbo S interior featured full power seats for both driver and passenger, where the majority of the factory-built Turbo S models sported a "Burgundy plaid" (Silver Rose edition) but other interior/exterior colors were available. A 10 speaker sound system and equalizer + amp was a common option. In 1989 the 'S' designation was dropped from the 944 Turbo S, and all 944 Turbos featured the 'S' package as standard. Collector significance Although by Porsche standards many were built, by 2010 the number of surviving 944s (in any condition) is falling to around 40%... The post-1985 cars (referred to as the 85 and 1/2's), Turbos and S variants are considered more desirable than the earlier cars; having improved interiors, suspensions, and engines. Although the Porsche 944 has become a rare sight on the street, it has proven to be successful and increasingly popular in amateur road course racing. The 944-Spec class caters to the 1983 to 1988 8-valve 944, and the 944 Cup series has classes for all 924/944/968 and 944 Turbo models. Competitive racing events are held by the National Auto Sport Association and other organizations, as well as compatible rules that allow the same cars to race with the Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America, and Porsche Owner's Club. Awards The 944 was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list from 1983 through 1985, and the Turbo made the list for 1986. In 1984, Car and Driver named the 944 the Best Handling Production Car in America.