1985 Porsche 944 Specifications

Specifications

1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1991

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1991
Price :	$21,445
Weight :	2670 lbs \| 1211.092 kg
Introduced At :	1981 Frankfurt

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.9 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	14.8 seconds.
Top Speed :	245 km/h \| 152.268 mph

Engine & Transmission

Straight 4
Displacement :	2479 cc \| 151.3 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	143 BHP (105.248 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	137 Ft-Lbs (186 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	8 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Bosch DME Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1985 :	54,458
Total 1985 944 production :	6,167
1985 Porsche 944

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Chassis # WP0AA0948FN474622
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	68.3 in \| 1735 mm.
Height :	50.2 in \| 1275 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	58.2 in \| 1478 mm.
Rear Track :	57.1 in \| 1450 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with lower A-arms, coil springs adn anti-roll bar Rear : Semi-trailing arms with transverse torsion bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Turns lock to lock :	3.50

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 205/55 VR 15 Rear : 225/50 VR 16

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19840901
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V023000
Summary	METAL BUSHINGS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BUSHINGS AND THE SHAFT; AND THE LINKAGE POINTS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THUS, CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BIND, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, WOULD CONTINUE AT SET SPEED AND CAN'T BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19850101
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V039000
Summary	FUEL HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN CRIMPING THE HOSE END FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS IN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE IGNITED BY A SPARK AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy	HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19850101
NHTSA Campaign ID	90V061000
Summary	THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
Consequence	FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy	REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1985 Porsche 944? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 has a top speed of 245 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Porsche 944? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Porsche 944? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 has a length of 168.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Porsche 944? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 has a width of 68.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1985 Porsche 944 cost when new?A: The 1985 Porsche 944 had a base price of approximately $21,445 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1985 Porsche 944? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1985 Porsche 944 have? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 had Front : 205/55 VR 15
Rear : 225/50 VR 16 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1985? A: Porsche produced 54,458 automobiles in 1985.

Q: How many 1985 944s were produced? A: Porsche produced 6,167 examples of the 944 in 1985.

Q: What engine did the 1985 Porsche 944 have? A: The engine powering the 1985 Porsche 944 was a Straight 4 (2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 143 BHP (105.248 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 137 Ft-Lbs (186 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1985 Porsche 944 have? A: The 1985 Porsche 944 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.