ENGINE
Type: SOHC 4 Cyl., Aluminum block and head
Displacement: 151 cu in / 2479ccBore: 3.94 in. / 100 mmStroke: 3.11 in. / 78.99 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Crankshaft: Forged, 5 main bearings
Horsepower: 150 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 142.1 lb-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Output per liter: 57.7 SAE net-hp / 43.5 SAE net-kW
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Alternator output: 1260 watts / 90 A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS
1st Gear: 3.600:1
2nd Gear: 2.125:1
3rd Gear: 1.458:1
4th Gear: 1.071:1
5th Gear: 0.729:1
Reverse: 3.500:1
Axle Ratio: 3.889:1
AUTOMATIC
1st Gear: 2.714:1
2nd Gear: 1.500:1
3rd Gear: 1.000:1
Reverse: 2.428:1
Axle Ratio: 3.455:1
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 94.49 in
Track, F/R: 58.15 / 57.13 in
Length: 168.9 in
Width: 68.31 in
Height: 50.2 in
Ground Clearance: 5.43 in
Curb Weight: 2778 lb
TIRE SIZE
Front: 215/60HR 15
Rear: 215/60HR 15
FILLING CAPACITIES
Engine Oil: With filter change: 5.8 Quarts / 5.5 liters
Cooling system with heater: 2.1 U.S. Gallons / 8 Liters
Manual Transmission: 2.75 U.S. Quarts / 5.5 Liters SAE 80 labeled "For API/GL 4 or Mil-L 2105"
Auto Trans w/torque converter: 1.59 U.S. Gallons / 6 Liters ATF Dexron III
Differential of auto trans: 0.95 U.S. Quarts / 1 Liter Hypoid Oil SAE 90 API class GL 5 or Mil-L 2105 B
Power Steering: 0.63 U.S. Quarts / 0.6 Liters AFT Dexron III
Fuel Tank: 17.4 U.S. Gallons / 66 Liters
Brake Fluid: 0.42 U.S. pint / 0.2 Liter SAE J 1703, DOT 3 or DOT 4
* Specifications taken from 1984 Porsche 944 Owners Manual
ACCELERATION/HANDLING
Zero to 30 mph: 2.4 sec
40 mph: 3.7 sec
50 mph: 5.4 sec
60 mph: 7.5 sec (9.4 sec. Automatic)
70 mph: 10.1 sec
80 mph: 13.0 sec
90 mph: 16.9 sec
100 mph: 21.7 sec (29.2 sec. Automatic)
110 mph: 28.3 sec
Roadholding, 282-ft skidpad..........0.81 g
Understeer...............................none
Standard 1/4-mile..............15.7 sec. @ 87 mph
Top Speed:........................137
COAST-DOWN MEASUREMENTS
Road horsepower @ 50 MPH..........13.5 hp
Friction and tire losses @ 50 MPH.......7 hp
Aerodynamic drag @ 50 MPH..........6.5 hp
FUEL ECONOMY EPA
city driving.................23 mpg
EPA highway driving..........28 mpg
EPA combined driving.........226 mpg
BRAKING
70-0 mph @ impending lockup.................190 feet
Modulation..............................................Good
Fade.......................................................None
Front-rear balance....................................Excellent
INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
Idle............................................56 dBA
Full throttle acceleration...............82 dBA
70-mph cruising..........................73 dBA
70-mph coasting..........................71 dBA
Performance numbers taken from Car and Driver road test May, 1982and Car and Driver May, 1983.
