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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Sima Siminski | Posted under Automotive
Porsche 944 Performance
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The 944 was really a land mark car respected for its ability to stand out from the 911 and paving the way for smaller 4 cylinder Porsche engines. Suddenly a 4 cylinder engine was recognized for its ability to perform. The 944 is not only a performance machine but its also a rugged car with a great suspension and under stressed engine. Over the years it grew in complexity form the earlier 16 valve engines to the reliability of the new engines which quickly earned a reputation for their indestructibility. The leg room might leave a little bit to be desired but overall the backseat is relatively practical and the large shallow load bay is adequate. It has manageable fuel consumption and looks great all the way around with a body style that has stood up against the changing times. The prices range considerable depending on the year, model, and options. You can find a 944 for as low as $5000 US and from there things just go up. What you need to be aware of is that you should have additional funds handy because there are probably a few things your vintage 944 might need and there are definitely a few problems you want to avoid. The 944's had an issue with the tension belt which needed to be adjusted with a special tool. Make sure you don't land up buying a 944 from someone who failed to have the tension belt correctly adjusted or you can land yourself with some hefty bills. Another fault to watch for is the engine mounts which tended to fail on the exhaust side a result of idle vibration. You also need to watch the water pump which could become an issue especially if the belts aren't properly balanced. If you have to replace the water pump you are also going to have to replace the thermostat. Check the four point harnesses carefully, the roll cage, and the fire extinguishers. Watch for misaligned body parts and any anomalies. As with any purchases a thorough check is always a good idea. The 944 uses patented balance shaft technology that was actually developed by Mitsubishi. It's purpose was to reduce the amount of vibration and for the use of the technology they paid $8 per engine to Mitsubishi. In 1985 some major changes occurred to the 944 which included ergonomic changes as well as air conditioning, an upgraded alternator, change in the oil sump capacity, aluminum control arms, a larger fuel tank, power seats, a larger starter, and changes to the transaxle to name just some of the changes that occurred. 1987 was the release of the super version or the 944S which came with ABS, dual air bags, and more power with the first sixteen valve engine and some other minor improvements. 1988 saw the 944 Turbo S hit the market with the 250 bhp and a standard slip differential. ABS became optional rather than standard equipment. 1989 saw the S dropped with all the S features becoming standard equipment. This was the only year that the 2.7 L engine was used. After that the 3 L engine was introduced and used right through to 1991. The 1990's were suppose to introduce the third evolution of the 944 but when they began to put it all together they realized that there was so many changes that really they should just introduce a new model so the revamped 944 would become the 968 and it would debuted in 1992. The Porsche 944 performance was a trait it was recognized for from beginning to end and it was a trait carried forward to the 968 too. About The Author: Sima Siminski has been a sales manager for auto showroom for more than 8 years. He loves his job and enjoys helping customers select the best product for its price. At http://www.porschebox.com, he makes information about porsche to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different models. |
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