Guide To The 944 Porsche Engine - 2

...In 1987 more changes occurred. The 944S had a sixteen valve engine which meant more power. There were other small improvements made to the engine as well as the installation of ABS and dual air bags.
In 1989 the turbo was standard equipment and the 944 displacement increased to 2.7 L but for just the one year then the 3.0 L engine was introduced.
In the 1990s the work began on the S3 series but during the revamp process they decided so many changes were occurring that it would infact be better to drop the 944 line and introduce a new line.
The 8 valve SOHC in-line 4 aluminum block and heads were standard with a displacement of 151 cu. in. and 147 HP @ 5,800 rpm. The power to weight ratio was 21.0 lbs per horsepower and the compression ratio was 9.7:1. The engine used the Bosch LE Jetronic system and it was available with either an automatic transmission or a 5 speed manual transmission.
Each year saw a variety of options in the 944 but the basic engine remained steadfast with city MPG at around 20 and highway MPG around 27.
The 944 Porsche engine was an engine you could rely on and an engine that would give you the need pizzazz to have just a little fun. So if you love the look of Porsche check out the 944.
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