Editing Porsche 944 (section)

===944===
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Porsche introduced the 944 for the 1982 model year. It was slightly faster (despite having a poorer drag coefficient),{{clarify|date=May 2019|reason=what was even the drag coefficient to begin with?}} was better equipped and more refined than the 924; it had better handling and stopping power, and was more comfortable to drive. The factory claimed a 0&ndash;97&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph) acceleration time of less than 9 seconds (8.3 seconds according to "Porsche the Ultimate Guide" By Scott Faragher). The car had a nearly even front to rear weight distribution (50.7% front/49.3% rear) courtesy of the rear transaxle balancing out the engine in the front.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/project-car/0310ec-1986-porsche-944-turbo-specifcations/#__federated=1/ |title=Project Porsche 951 1986 944T {{sic|Speci|fcations|nolink=y}} |first=Pablo |last=Mazlumian |date=2 September 2003 |work=superstreetonline.com |access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> North American-market cars had bigger bumpers and the front bumper had a larger rubber portion, replacing the auxiliary lights as required by the North American laws.<ref name=GLevy/>

[[File:Porsche 944 1X7A7335.jpg|thumb|Porsche 944 (USA), showing the different front bumper]]

In mid-1985, the 944 underwent its first significant changes, these included: new dashboard and door panels, embedded radio antenna, upgraded alternator (from 90 amp to 115 amp), increased oil sump capacity, new front and rear cast alloy control arms and semi-trailing arms, larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered seats, Porsche HiFi sound system, and revisions in the mounting of the [[transaxle]] to reduce noise and vibration. The front windshield was now a flush-mounted unit. The "cookie cutter" style wheels used in the early 944s were upgraded to new "phone dial" style wheels ([[Fuchs wheel]]s remained an option).

For the 1987 model year, the 944 Motronic DME was updated, and an [[anti-lock braking system]] (ABS) and driver and front passenger [[airbag]]s were introduced. The 944 Turbo was the first car to offer airbags as standard equipment; they were optional on other 944 models.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/179/articles/porsche-airbag-systems | title=Porsche Airbag Systems &#124; Issue 179 &#124; Excellence &#124; the Magazine About Porsche }}</ref> Because of the ABS, the wheel offset was changed to {{convert|52|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}, and Fuchs wheels were no longer available as an option.

[[File:1989 Porsche 944 2.7L.jpg|thumb|1989 Porsche 944 2.7 (USA)]]

In early 1989 before the release of the 944S2, Porsche upgraded the 944's engine from the 2.5&nbsp;L four cylinder engine to a 2.7&nbsp;L engine having a bore of {{convert|104|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and stroke of {{convert|78.9|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, with a rated  power output of {{cvt|165|PS|kW|0}} (versus {{cvt|160|PS|kW|0}} for the 1988 2.5&nbsp;L version) and a significant increase in torque. In addition to the increase in displacement, the new engine featured a siamesed-cylinder block design and a different cylinder head which incorporated larger valves.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.classicdriver.com/de/car/porsche/944/1983/221438 |work=Classic Driver |title=1983 Porsche 944 |language=de |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140524063318/http://www.classicdriver.com/de/car/porsche/944/1983/221438 |archive-date=24 May 2014 |access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref>