944 Technical Specifications
Engine displacement, horsepower, torque, and performance figures for all 944, 944S, 944S2, 944 Turbo, and 968 model variants.
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944 (1983–1986)
| Specification | ROW | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | M44/01–06 | M44/01–06 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Bore | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2479 cm³ | 2479 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 : 1 | 9.5 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 163 @ 5800 rpm | 150 @ 5500 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 151.3 ft-lb | 137 ft-lb |
944 (1987–1988)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/07–09 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2479 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 158 @ 5900 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 140 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm |
944S (1987–1988)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/40 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2479 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 188 @ 6000 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 170 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 142 mph |
944 Turbo (1986–1988)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/51 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2479 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 220 @ 5800 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 243 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 153 mph |
944 Turbo (1988.5–1991)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/52 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 100 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2479 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 250 @ 6000 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 258 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 162 mph |
944 (1989)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/11, 12 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 104 mm |
| Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Displacement | 2688 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 162 @ 5800 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 140 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 136 mph |
944S2 (1989)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | M44/41 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 104 mm |
| Stroke | 87.8 mm |
| Displacement | 3000 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9 : 1 |
| Horsepower (DIN) | 208 @ 5800 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 207 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 142 mph |
968 (1992–1993)
| Specification | Manual | Tiptronic |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | M44/43 | M44/44 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Bore | 104 mm | 104 mm |
| Stroke | 87.8 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Displacement | 3000 cm³ | 3000 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0 : 1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower (SAE) | 236 @ 6200 rpm | 236 @ 6200 rpm |
| Max. Torque (SAE) | 225 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm | 225 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 156 mph | 153 mph |
Note: Horsepower figures for the 968 are SAE ratings only — DIN figures were not available in this source. All other models show DIN figures unless noted otherwise.
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