1986-1989 Porsche 944 Turbo Pictures and Specifications
Porsche upped the performance ante of its entry-level line in a big way by adding a 944 Turbo in 1986. Like that year's regular 944s, it arrived with a more coherent and attractive dashboard, but stood apart with unique nose styling and wider tires on 928-style "telephone dial" alloy wheels. The 944 Turbo was sold from 1986 to 1989.
![]() The Porsche 944 Turbo did 0-60 mph in 6 seconds, had a top speed of 153 mph. |
![]() The updated dashboard of the Porsche 944 Turbo was sporty and driver-friendly. |
![]() A single turbocharger boosted the Porsche 944 Turbo's engine to 217 horsepower. |
![]() The Porsche 944 Turbo gained 30 horsepower for 1988, for a healthy 247. |
1986-1989 Porsche 944 Turbo Specifications
Prices New:
- $29,500 for 1986 944 Turbo
- $39,765 for 1988 944 Turbo
- $47,432 for 1988 944 Turbo S
| Length (inches) | Wheelbase (inches) | Weight (pounds) |
| 170.0 | 94.5 | 2,866 |
Engines:
| Size (cc) | Type | Horsepower | Years |
| 2479 | Turbo sohc I-4 | 217 | 1986-1988 |
| 2479 | Turbo sohc I-4 | 247 | 1988-1989 |
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