944

[HyperNut]

Anyone know anything about the 944's? Are they any good, do they cost a lot to have fixed? Are they fun to drive?

[Mortal_Wombat]

i have a neighbor who drives one...he says its fun but like any porsche the parts aint cheap heh

[Mr_Diesel]

Those older Porsche's are hella expensive to fix... I was looking at a 911 Targa. 1977. It's incredible. It runs, but needs the engine rebuilt. For oversized pistons to have the blocked bored out is VERY pricy... It needs 6 pistons, and they were about 700/piece... Or atleast they were where I looked. It all depends on the deal you get at purchase.... This one was 3500 bucks, but needed 6 grand worth of work just to get it on the road... If I had an appropriatly paying job I would definatly get an older Porsche.

[marysmith]

fun to drive but hard to maintain. not enough fun to compensate the cost.

just my two cents.

[Mr_Diesel]

944's are a bit more forgiving than the other Porsche models when repairs are considered. If it's a fast(er) car you want, then definitely find something else... like a GTI VR6 or a M3 BMW or something like that. If your heart is set on a Porsche, this is a great entry level Porsche, but don't count on it being the cheapest to own and maintain.

[Mr_Diesel]

944's are a bit more forgiving than the other Porsche models when repairs are considered. If it's a fast(er) car you want, then definitely find something else... like a GTI VR6 or a M3 BMW or something like that. If your heart is set on a Porsche, this is a great entry level Porsche, but don't count on it being the cheapest to own and maintain.

http://vista.pca.org/stl/red944.jpg

Specifications

Engine:
8 valve SOHC in-line 4, aluminum block and heads
Bore and Stroke: 3.94 x 3.11 in (100.0 x 78.9 mm)
Displacement:151 cu.in. or 2479cc
Horsepower: 147@5,800 rpm
Torque: 140@3,000 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 21.0 lbs per horsepower
Compression ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel system: Bosch LE Jetronic

Drivetrain:

5 speed manual transmission, 3 speed automatic

Suspension:

Front: MacPherson struts with lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-trailing arms, torsion bars, tube shocks, anti-roll bar

Dimensions:

Curb weight: 2,965 lbs
Wheelbase: 94.5"
Length: 168.9"
Width: 68.3"
Height: 50.2"
Track front/rear: 58.2"/57.1"
Ground clearance: 4.7"

Brakes and Wheels:

Vacuum assisted, fixed caliper, internally vented discs
15x7.0" front, 15x7.0" rear cast aluminum wheels

Fuel Economy:

21 mpg (city) 26 mpg (hwy)

Performance:

0-60mph: 8.7 seconds
0-1/4 mile: 16.4s
Top Speed: 135 mph

In 1987, the 944's compression ratio was raised to 10.2:1, resulting in 8 more horsepower. In 1989, the engine size was raised to 2,688 cc (78.9"x 104.0"), and the compression was raised again, to 10.9:1. Power was now up 4 more horsepower.

[marysmith]

looking good..