Porsche 944 and 968
Imported to Australia

 

944

2.5L
Year Coupe  
1983 ?  
1984 ?  
1985 ?  
1986 ?  
1987 ? Engine Capacity increased to 2.7L
Total ?  

 

944 Turbo (951)

 2.5L 162kW (220HP)
Year Coupe  
1986 110 Rounded front PU nose profile and rear lower spoiler (same as 944S2)
Ground effect underbody panels
Wide indicator/fog/driving lamp
7x8 telephone dial style cast alloy wheels
4 piston brake calipers
Stronger transmission with pump/cooler
Water cooled turbo
External engine oil cooler
Blink code diagnosis
Metal catalyst & knock regulation
1987 0 Not imported, maybe for homologation reasons.
1988 25 Electric headlamp adjusters
ABS option
1989 38 Engine power increased to 184kW/250HP
7&9 x 16" rims with 225/245 tyres
Adjustable sports suspension
Larger front 928S4 brake calipers
ABS
Standard alarm with flashing snib
1990 15 new rear upper spoiler
high mount stop lamp
design 90 7.5 & 9" wheels
Total 188  

 

944S

2.5L 16V
Year Coupe  
1986 ?  
1987 20  
Total ?  

 

 944S2 3.0L 16V 155kW (211HP)
Year Coupe Cab Total Model Year Variation
1989 51 26 77 Turbo look body
Design 90 wheels
ABS brake option
Turbo brakes
external oil cooler
Std alarm with flashing snibs
Knock regulation (for better engine management)
Partial electric roof (cabriolet)
2 seater only (cabriolet)
1990 71 52 123 Standard ABS
Electric headlight adjusters
High mount stop-lamp
1991 6 2 8 Turbo type rear spoiler fitted
New generation flash code alarm
Total 128 80 208  

 

968

  3.0L VarioCam 176kW (240HP)
Year Coupe Cab Club Sport Total Model Year Variation
1992 35 5 0 40 70% body change from 944
1993 6 5 19 30 Drivers airbag
Shiftlock and keylock for Tiptronic
Windscreen VIN
AC uses 134a
Reduced scheduled maintenance program
1994 27 3 0 30 Seat styling changed
Armrest pad deleted
Particle filter for AC
Bold new colors
Baupunkt 'LONDON' radio
1995 0 0 10 10 No changes - end of model
Total 68 13 29 110

 


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