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Independent enthusiast project · Not affiliated with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Technical

Two-and-a-half litres, force-fed.

A KKK-blown SOHC four — 247 hp, 350 Nm, 0.8 bar of boost — driving through a limited-slip transaxle, in the rarest and most desirable 944 of all.

EngineM44.52 · 2479 cc · SOHC 8v
Power247 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque350 Nm @ 4000 rpm
TurbochargerKKK K26/8
Max boost0.8 bar
TransaxleG016R · 5-speed · 40% LSD
0–100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed260 km/h
M44.52·2479 cc·SOHC 8v·Bosch Motronic·KKK K26/8·G016R transaxle·LSD 40%·Koni adjustable·16-inch staggered·ASC soft top
A Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet with its drivetrain and running gear laid out beneath the body shell — M44.52 engine, KKK K26/8 turbo, intercooler, exhaust, G016R transaxle, Koni suspension and staggered 16-inch wheels.
  • Parts in this diagram:
Engineering

Three systems, one purpose.

01 — Forced induction

KKK K26/8 turbo

ChargerK26/8
Max boost0.8 bar
Fuel systemBosch Motronic
02 — Drivetrain

G016R transaxle

Gearbox5-speed, rear
Final drive3.375:1
Limited slip40% lockup
03 — Chassis

Koni suspension

DampersHeight-adjustable
Front225/50 VR16
Rear245/45 VR16