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1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

2DR Coupe

$44,900 MSRP
2.5l Turbocharged Sohc I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.3 sec

0-60 mph

13.9 sec

@ 99 mph

Horsepower • Torque
247 hp

Power

258 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,998 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1989

Make:

Porsche

Model:

944

Trim:

Turbo

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$44,900

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,998 lbs

Length:

168.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

50.2 in.

Wheelbase:

94.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.33

MPG:

17 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

21.2 gal. / 445 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

247 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

258 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.5l Turbocharged Sohc I-4

Displacement:

2.5 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.29 sec

0-60 mph:

5.6 sec

0-100 mph:

14.39 sec

60-130 mph:

20.31 sec

100-150 mph:

33.4 sec

Top Speed:

159 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.01 sec @ 78.5 mph

¼ mile:

13.93 sec @ 98.8 mph

½ mile:

21.98 sec @ 122.2 mph

1 mile:

35.51 sec @ 140.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/50VR16

Rear Tires:

P245/45VR16

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.375

Gear Ratios

1: 3.5

2: 2.059

3: 1.4

4: 1.034

5: 0.829

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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