When did they stop making the 944 Porsche?
1991
Porsche 944 production ended in 1991 ahead of the launch of the evolutionary 968.
When was the Porsche 924 replaced by the 944?
Sold between 1982 and 1991, the Porsche 944 was the replacement to the 924 that came before it. The 924 was a lightweight, front engine, rear-wheel drive sports car powered by a Volkswagen/Audi-sourced four-cylinder, intended to replace the 914 as Porsche’s entry-level car. But the 924 didn’t do too well for Porsche.
What kind of engine does the Porsche 944 have?
A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. With over 163,000 cars produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche’s history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.
Which is cheaper a Porsche 944 or a Boxster?
At the 944’s current price point, there are plenty of American and Japanese performance cars that are cheaper to buy, cheaper to own, faster, or all of the above. Even Porsche’s own first-gen Boxster, which can be had for a similar price to a base 944, just seems to make more sense.
What kind of car is Mazda rotary 944?
Thirsty if driven hard, Mazda’s rotary had a distinctive appeal and came alive with a turbo, offering 944 pace for a fraction of the price, with cabriolet options, too. Almost all have vanished: parts will be an issue for the survivors.
A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. With over 163,000 cars produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche’s history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera .
When did value of Porsche 944 go up?
From about 2012 to the end of 2017, the rising tide of 911 values lifted all the other boats in the Porsche sea, including previously underappreciated models like the 914, 912 and 944. In some cases, 944 values doubled or even tripled in value over the past 10 years.
At the 944’s current price point, there are plenty of American and Japanese performance cars that are cheaper to buy, cheaper to own, faster, or all of the above. Even Porsche’s own first-gen Boxster, which can be had for a similar price to a base 944, just seems to make more sense.
What was the original name of the Porsche 924?
The Porsche 924 had originally been a project of VW-Porsche, a joint Porsche/Volkswagen company created to develop and produce the 914 which was sold in Europe badged as both a Porsche and a Volkswagen. In 1972, a replacement for the Volkswagen version of the 914, code named EA-425 began development.