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Porsche 944

Although the body of the 944 was based on that of the 924, it had a much more distinctive shape. What's more, the 944 was fitted with a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine developed by Porsche itself. This made the 944 a "real" Porsche in the eyes of customers. This transaxle model was also produced by Audi in Neckarsulm, Germany.

A front spoiler painted in the vehicle colour with square rubber buffers combined with significantly wider, slightly angular wings made the 944 distinct from the 924. The 2.5-litre engine initially delivered 163 PS and a catalytic converter version producing 150 PS was available from model year 1986. In model year 1988, the catalytic converter engine was tuned to use unleaded premium petrol, which increased performance to 160 PS. In the last model year (1989), the displacement was increased to 2.7 litres, with power output growing to 165 PS.

944 S (MY 1987–88)
The 944 S was identical to the 944 in terms of body design and equipment. This model did, however, see a four-valve engine used for the first time; the engine was capable of delivering up to 190 PS. A badge embossed with "16 Ventiler", which went behind the side indicators, was also optionally available to showcase the engine.

944 S2 (MY 1989–91)
In the model year 1989, the S2 model replaced the 944 S. This model had the bulkier bodyshell, the rear diffuser and (from model year 1991) the rear spoiler of the 944 Turbo. The 944 S2's 3.0-litre four-valve engine delivered 211 PS and also brought the S successor close to the Turbo model in terms of performance. The 944 S2 was also available in a Cabriolet version from launch.

Red Porsche 944 S (1978–88) with pop-up headlights

944 2.5 (1982-88)

Pop-up headlights // Glass tailgate with Black PU rear spoiler // Bumper integrated into bodyshell shape // Front spoiler in vehicle colour // Flared wheel arches // From January 1985: separate interior with seats from the 911 (previously the interior of the 924) // Protective side strips in vehicle colour available as an optional extra

944 S (1987-88)

Pop-up headlights // Glass tailgate with Black PU rear spoiler // Bumper integrated into bodyshell shape // Front spoiler in vehicle colour // Flared wheel arches // Optional extra: protective side strips in vehicle colour with "16 Ventiler" embossing

944 2.7 (1989)

Pop-up headlights // Glass tailgate with Black PU rear spoiler // Bumper integrated into bodyshell shape // Front spoiler in vehicle colour // Flared wheel arches // Protective side strips in vehicle colour available as an optional extra

944 S2, 944 S2 Cabriolet (1989-91)

Pop-up headlights // Bodyshell of the 944 turbo // Glass tailgate with Black PU rear spoiler; from MY 1990 with Black rear wing // Bumpers integrated into bodyshell shape // Front end with integrated fog lights and main beam underneath the indicators; air intake between the indicators // Front spoiler in vehicle colour // Flared wheel arches // Side sill applications in Black

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