These are standard specifications for the 1988 Porsche 944, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1982 - 1991 |
| Price : | $25,550-$33,255 |
| Weight : | 2760 lbs | 1251.915 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1981 Frankfurt |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 158.00 SAE @ 5900 RPM |
| Torque : | 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Ignition system : | Bosch DME fuel inject |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 217.00 SAE @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Ignition system : | Bosch DME fuel inject |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 217.00 SAE @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Ignition system : | Bosch DME fuel inject |
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total 1988 944 production : | 5,965 |
| 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 66.3 in | 1684 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. |
Coupe
| Price : | $25,550 |
| Weight : | 2650 lbs | 1202.02 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 66.3 in | 1684 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. |
Coupe
| Price : | $28,555 |
| Weight : | 2650 lbs | 1202.02 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 66.3 in | 1684 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. |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 66.3 in | 1684 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 and anti-roll bar Rear : Semi-trailing arms with transverse torsion bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
Recall
| 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. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19871001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 89V133000 |
| Summary | THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION. |
| Consequence | A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM:SUSPENSION/A-ARM.VEHICLE CATEGORY:PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Porsche 944?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Porsche 944? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Porsche 944? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 has a length of 168.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Porsche 944? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 has a width of 66.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Porsche 944 cost when new?A: The 1988 Porsche 944 cost approximately $25,550 to $33,255 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Porsche 944? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 was offered as a , Coupe.Q: How many 1988 944s were produced? A: Porsche produced 5,965 examples of the 944 in 1988.Q: What engines did the 1988 Porsche 944 have? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 158.00 SAE @ 5900 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 217.00 SAE @ 5800 RPM and 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 3500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2479 cc | 151.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 217.00 SAE @ 5800 RPM and 243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Porsche 944 have? A: The 1988 Porsche 944 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.