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| posted on April 15th, 2008 at 09:20 PM |
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Porsche 944
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Porsche-944S-1989-Alpine-White-Leather-interior-RARE_W...
Fact or fiction??
This is a Porsche 944S model.
It is a Porsche 944 with a flat 4, 16 valve 2.5 litre engine- not a standard 944. My understanding is that only 7 were delivered to Australia.
It is a front-engined Porsche and is NOT a 924 Porsche, nor an Audi or Volkwagon!
Just interested if there is a 16 valve flat four??
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| posted on April 15th, 2008 at 09:36 PM |
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only driven on a weekend by a lady with those low, low KMs??
what was her weekend outings melbourne to perth??
think the owner is oncrak
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| posted on April 15th, 2008 at 09:44 PM |
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Hey Barry,
Testing the memory now, but from what I understand there were 3 engine configurations for the 944 model.
2.5L inline atmo engine
2.5L inline turbo
3.0L inline atmo
No flat fours for this model
The only similarity the 944 has to a beetle is the rear suspension........
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 10:48 AM |
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these models had the gearbox at the back of the car too for better weight distribution from memory.
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 11:02 AM |
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I've never read about any Flat front engined 944's. I've got quite a few Porsche references at home, and don't recall this model. Bazza I'll
check tonight and let you know. It also appears to have the standard 944 oval exhaust tip, so I think they've just got their enhine config incorrect
in the listing. Unless of course they've done a Subi transplant, then it all makes sense!!!
Ask them to post a picture of the engine!
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 03:47 PM |
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Flat four 16v 2.5L, got to be a Subaru engine
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 05:15 PM |
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Maybe a 944 S2? ie the second generation of the 944.
interesting point, the 944 S3 was being built, bat had so many differences if became the 968. the 968 has to be of the best handling cars, going
through sideling last year in targa was magic!!! just wish he had it fixed for this year so we could run again 
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 05:39 PM |
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Hi
I think the seller is on crack.
Steve
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| posted on April 16th, 2008 at 07:22 PM |
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Specifications for the 944 S
1987-1988
Engine:
16 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: 188@6,000 rpm
Torque: 170@4,300 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 16.6 lbs per horsepower
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Fuel system: Bosch LE Jetronic
Drivetrain:
5 speed manual transmission
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: 2,975 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:
20 mpg (city) 25 mpg (hwy)
Performance:
0-60mph: 7.5 seconds
0-1/4 mile: 15.8s
Top Speed: 142 mph
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