What is the Porsche 944?
The Porsche 944 is a two-door sports coupe with a practical hatchback shape. Its front-mounted engine and rear-mounted transmission gave it Porsche’s transaxle layout, setting it apart from the rear-engined 911. It brought sports-car performance and a usable cabin together in the maker’s range.
Pop-up headlights, broad wheel arches and a sloping glass rear hatch define the 944’s look. Its combination of a sports-car shape and useful luggage space made it a distinctive part of Porsche’s transaxle family.
Generations and engines
The 944 had one generation, named 944, sold from 1982 to 1991. Porsche developed the model through naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol versions, with four-cylinder engines and changes to performance and equipment.
US EPA figures cover petrol engines from 2.5 L to 3.0 L for model years 1984–1991.
How economical is the Porsche 944?
The lowest listed US consumption is 11.2 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG. These are official US figures for model years 1984–1991. EPA testing uses a different procedure from European WLTP and NEDC tests, so the results are not directly interchangeable.
Questions and answers
When was the Porsche 944 sold?
Its single generation ran from 1982 to 1991.
What engine sizes are listed for US models?
The US EPA figures cover petrol engines from 2.5 L to 3.0 L.
What is the best combined EPA rating for the 944?
21 MPG combined.
What body style does the 944 have?
It is a sports coupe with a rear hatch.