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Driving in its purest form has always been the phrase previously used to describe the Porsche motoring experience. From now on, new standards will apply to this definition of sporting motoring. In only three years, 60,000 cars have been constructed in the 944 Series Basing their work on the is most thoroughbred of cars. the technicians at the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach have created one of the most modern, safest and pollution-free cars ever – the Porsche 944 Turbo. It has always been a tradition at Porsche to crown an existing and successful model range with a Turbo charged version and in the is form, the new 944 Turbo has all the merits of economy and quality motoring of the present 944 and carries even higher performance potential and driving comfort The decision to build this top model in the 944 Series also came about because we wanted to close the gap in our transaxle range between the present 944 and the 928 Series Although we were able to take recourse to the basic concept of the 944’s naturally aspirated engine. during the development and design of the turbo engine.

we have incorporated a consider- able amount of new technology to fulfill the highly sophisticated demands we ourselves have placed on this new model The compelling demand for pollution-free engine concepts has been met by offering the 944 Turbo both with and without a catalytic converter What’s more, we have effectively and expediently modified the bodywork and design regarding visual and aerodynamic aspects and the chassis to do justice to this high performance turbo charged engine. It will surprise us if we have not once again. set new standards for innovative technology with the 944 Turbo, which will give new dimensions to the joy of driving.

The chassis of the 944 Turbo is based on the time-proven front engine transaxle concept. providing a well balanced fore and aft weight distribution. The weight of the engine resting on the front axle, whereas that of the gearbox, differential, fuel tank and spare wheel is located on the rear driving wheels However, due to the Turbo’s higher performance potential and its increased weight. it has been necessary to reinforce and adapt same essential design details of the suspension springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bars.

Previously, the front and rear suspension control shaft was constructed of welded sheet steel This has been replaced by lighter, high strength metal cast components. It has also been necessary to adapt the control shaft bearing rubbers to meet the increased demands and to incorporate the possibility of fine adjustment of the wheel’s kinematic system. The powerful stabilizer bars 124mm ‘IJ front and 18mm ‘IJ rear} and ideal shock absorber matching are indicative of the overall sporting character of the 944 Turbo’s chassis The standard ultra low cross section types, 205 55 VR 16at the front and 225 50 VR 16at the rear, are fitted onto light cast alloy wheels. 7 I x 16at the front and 81 x 16at the rear.