Porsche 944
Mid level sports car (1982–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 1982 until 1991. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level[citation needed] model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. With over 163,000 cars produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.[1][2]
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Porsche 944 | |
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Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
Production | 1982–1991 |
Assembly | Germany: Neckarsulm, Stuttgart |
Designer | Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
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Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Related | Porsche 924 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
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Width | 1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
Height | 1,275 mm (50.2 in) |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Porsche 924 |
Successor | Porsche 968 |
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Extensive design revisions for the 1992 model year prompted Porsche to drop the 944 nameplate and rebrand the vehicle as the 968.