is a 1987 Porsche 944 fast at all -- Theres no turbo?

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is a 1987 Porsche 944 fast at all -- Theres no turbo if so tell me about it i need to know

Answer 1

Yes, it has lots of engine and very little weight. It's plenty fast. Get it checked out by a Porsche mechanic if you are thinking of buying one. There are some crappy models out there.

Answer 2

Hey Germanbeemer, why do you even bother? Do you simply like to read your own drivel?

Porsche's are not all fast...

I own both a 69 and 97. You've most likely never touched one. But you claim to be an expert. And here you tell him to get an early 911, but in your other answer, you say that older 911's are crappy? Make up your mind and stop leading people astray. In 69, the T had 110hp, the E had 120 and the S had 140 hp. These were not "fast" cars. Porsche was more concerned with handling, and won many races by reaching top speed and maintaining it due to superior handling, than with speed and accelleration. Do your homework.

AS FOR THE ANSWER

The 87 944, assuming you are talking about a base model, not the turbo, or the "S", had a horsepower rating of 155 bhp. (The turbo first appeared in 86, The "S" in 87) The base engine was increased in 1987 over the previous 147 hp which was constant from 1983 to 1986. This was done by increasing the compression ratio of the engine to 10.2:1

Now the engine is a 2.6 L (2688cc) 8cyl, and the car weighs in at just a hair under 3000 pounds. This is fairly heavy when compared to the 911s and given the engine size.

Although not a slow car, they are certainly not the fastest thing around, either in their time, nor now. Like all engines Ferdinand designed however, they are quite "torquey".

So, for a fun, inexpensive sports car, they're a hoot. At home maintenance is fairly easy. But any major repairs can be costly.

Any thoughts on getting an early 911? They are a lot more fun to drive. A totally different experience with the engine in the rear.

Good luck

Answer 3

A 1987 Porsche 944 (plain jane-no turbo or "S" model) is a 2.5 liter four cylinder that makes roughly 150 HP.

You have to understand that back in 1987, 150 horses seemed like a lot. Unfortunately now, nearly 20 years later, your average family car makes a lot more than that.

Sure, there is a horsepower to weight ratio to consider, as well as a 50/50 weight balance front to rear that makes the car have incredible handling, but lets face it, nobody wants to buy a Porsche and be outrun by a chick in a Scion.

Unfortunately, real performance parts for the 944 are few and far between. There is no real way to squeeze decent power out of that engine without spending thousands of dollars. At that point, you may as well spend an extra $2000 and buy a 944 turbo (also called the 951) or at least a 944S or S2. (The "S" versions use a 16 valve engine). Those already come with the bigger brakes, the better suspension, and the better body kit. Most of them also have Antilock Brakes and airbags, so (believe it or not) they're cheaper to insure too.

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is a 1987 Porsche 944 fast at all -- Theres no turbo?
is a 1987 Porsche 944 fast at all -- Theres no turbo if so tell me about it i need to know

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Answer 6

It is a good starter car for a new Porsche enthusiast. As far as speed goes not that fast, and turbos were not available in 1987. There are aftermarket turbo kits but they are $$$ pricey, but the horse power gain is not worth the $$ spent. You may want to try a 1997 or 1998 Boxster, they are pretty fast and the handling is superb, corners like on rails.

Check this out:

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Answer 7

The 944 turbo is the fastest. The 944 S2 is the 2nd fastest. 951 is the chassis, or platform name. For example, the 1996-2004 Porsche Boxster was also known as the 986. The 1999-2004 Porsche 911 was known as the 996. The new 2013 911 is known as the 991.

Answer 8

944 Porsche Specs

Answer 9

C'mon now. Be serious. ITS A 1987. Okay, so its a Porsche and you expect it to go fast but the reality is its OLD. AND Its high maintenance.You are not going to win many races but you will be able to Cruise in style.Enjoy the ride. Be a poser. Good luck.

Answer 10

Parts are expensive, the 951s (944 turbos) are much faster (and wickedly moddable) for not much more in initial cost (bout 3 or 4k compared to the 7-8 for a nice turbo), but they handle very well and have a decent bit of spunk.

Its not a drag car. Dont expect it to be. It wasnt made as one, and an NA one wont be without big dollars.

i would not go for a 944 unless A: you have mechanical skill/knowhow of porsches (which im assuming you dont, because youre asking about them :P) and B: dont have a tight budget.

and theyre very fun to drive.