944 Turbo SE

July 7, 2014

Model: 944 Turbo SE.

Maker: Porsche AG.

Importer: Porsche Cars GB Ltd.

Type: 2 + 2 sports coupé

Engine: 2479cc (100 x 78.9mm) all-alloy 4 in-line, sohc, twin balance shafts, two valves per cyl. KKK turbocharger, max boost 0.82 bar, Bosch L-Jetronic management with knock-sensors and electronic boost control. Power: 250 bhp at 6000 rpm. Torque: 258 lb ft at 4000 rpm.

Transmission: RWD, rear-mounted five-speed manual transaxle. limited slip diff.

Suspension: (Front): MacPherson struts with lower wishbone, coil springs, antiroll bar. (Rear): Semi-trailing arms. torsion bars, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes: Servo-assisted, ABS. (Front): 12in ventilated discs. (Rear): 11.8in ventilated discs, integral handbrake drums.

Wheels and tyres: 16in forged alloy rims. 7in front. 9in rear. Goodyear Eagle tyres, 225/50 VR front. 245/45 VR rear.

Performance: 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec. Maximum speed: 161 mph (manufacturer’s figure).

Economy: 18.1 mpg overall.

Price: £41,249.

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Gordon Cruickshank

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Bravely ignoring his degree in industrial design after discovering night rallies in a Renault 8, GC joined Motor Sport by accident, in the Teesdale days around 1982 when Jenks and WB were office regulars and Mr Tee ruled with a rod of cardboard. He took part in some of the early historic rallies, winning one of the Pirelli Marathons, and regularly runs his Mk2 Jaguar in road events.

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