Porsche replaced the original Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection system with a new DME (Digital Motor Electronics) fuel-injection/ignition control system on the 944. The overhead-cam four-cylinder unit offered 143 SAE and displaced 137 lbs-ft of torque. The engine was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or an optional three-speed automatic. There were disc brakes in both the front and rear and a rack-and-pinion steering setup. Power steering was now standard, as was a power hatch release. New options included electric tiling sunroof and cruise control. 
CoupeThe 2+2 Coupe sold new for $21,400.
by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
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by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
Related Reading : Porsche 944 History
In 1981 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Porsche 944 was announced to the world. The Porsche 944 was introduced in 1983 as a replacement for the 924 and served as an entry-level sports car until it was replaced by the Porsche 968 in 1991. It was based on the 924 and had the same interior instrumentation but had wider wheel arches. During its lifespan the 944 had mechanical and a few aesthetic upgrades,....
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94.50 in.
4 cyl., 151.28 CID., 158.00hp
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