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Technical Data: 1983 Porsche 944 
 


ENGINE 


Number of cylinders: 4 
Bore: 3.94 in. (100mm) 
Stroke: 3.11 in. (78.9mm) 
Displacement: 151 cu. in. (2479cc) 
Compression ratio: 9.5:1 
H.P. SAE net (kW): 143(105) 
at rpm: 5500 
Max torque SAE net ft. lbs (Nm): 137.1(185.9) 
at rpm: 3000 
Maximum rpm: 6500 
Fuel Requirement: Lead-free only (92RON) 
Engine design: Watercooled, 4-cylinder in-line, front mounted 
Crankcase, cylinders: Light alloy, two part 
Cylinder head: Light alloy 
Valve placement: Overhead valves 
Valve train: Overhead camshaft, hydraulic lifters 
Camshaft drive: Spur belt drive 
Crankshaft: Forged, 5 main bearings 
Engine lubrication: Pressure lubrication, full flow oil filter 
Fuel supply: 1 electric fuel pump 
Fuel/Air mixture: Electronic Fuel Injection (AFC), Digital Motor Electronic (DME) 


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 


Battery voltage: 12 
Battery capacity: 63 Amp/h 
Alternator output: Maximum 1260 W 
Ignition system: Digital Motor Electronic (DME) 


DRIVE TRAIN 


Clutch: Single disc, dry 
Transmission: Transaxle, rear 
Number of gears: 5 forward, 1 reverse 
Final drive: Beveled hypoid drive 
Drive axles: Double CV-joints 
Shift lever location: In tunnel console 
Final drive ratio: 9/35 = 3.89:1


CHASSIS, SUSPENSION 


Unitized construction 
Front suspension: Independent coil/shock abbsorber struts, positive steering roll radius 
Rear suspension: Independent trailing - diagonal arm, one torsion bar each 
Shock absorbers: Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear 
Stabilizer: Front 20mm 
Service brake: Dual circuits, power assist, ventilated discs, front and rear 
Wheel rims: 7J X 15 - light alloy 
Tire size: 215/60 VR 15 
Steering: Rack and pinion 


CAPACITIES 


Engine: 5.3 U.S. qt. (5.0 ltr.) 
Transmission: 2.7 U.S. qt. (2.6 ltr.) 
Fuel Tank: 17.4 U.S. gal. (66 ltr.) 
Windshield washer tank: 6.9 U.S. qt. (6.5 ltr.) 


DIMENSIONS 


Wheel base: 94.5 in. (2400mm) 
Track, front: 58.2 in. (1477mm) 
Track, rear: 57.1 in. (1451mm) 
Length: 168 in. (4290mm) 
Width: 68.3 in. (1735mm) 
Height (unladen): 50.2 in. (1275mm) 
Ground clearance at max. load: 4.9 in. (125mm) 
Turning circle - curb to curb: 31.2 ft. (9.5m) 


WEIGHT 


Maximum gross vehicle weight: 3417 lbs (1550kg) 


PERFORMANCE 


Top speed mph. (km/h): 130 (210) 
Acceleration 0-50 mph.: 5.9 sec. 
Fuel Consumption: 
22 est. mpg, 35 highway (Man.) 
21 est. mpg, 29 highway (Auto.) 
 
 
 
 
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