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Porsche 944 1987

General description : 1987 Porsche 944 One of 8,346 models exported to the US in 1987 54,934 miles proven by extensive included service history 5L inline four-cylinder Five-speed manual transmission Four-wheel disc brakes Black exterior with tan interior Documents include a Hagerty Vehicle Valuation Report, almost $10K in service and maintenance tickets, various small parts and miscellaneous itemsTired of looking for a classic Porsche and only finding various 911s? Mot Xotica has your answer - this 1987 Porsche 944. Designed to replace the 924, the 944 was slightly faster, better equipped and more refined than the 924; it had better handling, stopping power and was more comfortable to drive. The car had nearly even front-to-rear weight distribution (50.7% F/49.3% R) thanks to the rear transaxle balancing out the engine in the front.Dressed in black on the outside, the cars finish is in very good condition, with overall minor blemishes on the fenders and doors visible upon close inspection. Its glass panes are clear but there is a chip on the passenger side of the windshield. The compound curved hatchback glass contains an electric defroster. This Porsche rolls on Sumitomo Touring LST radials, 215/60R15 at all four corners, surrounding Porsche phone dial alloy wheels. The cars body panels are straight and solid, the engine bay is tidy and the bumpers are in very good condition.For the 944, Porsche re-worked the platform and added a new all-alloy 2.5Linline-four engine that was, in essence, half of the928's5.0LV-8, although very few parts were actually interchangeable. Atypical in luxury sports cars, the four-cylinder engine was chosen for fuel efficiency and size, because it had to be fitted from below on the Neckarsulm, West Germany production line. To overcome roughness caused by the unbalanced secondary forces that are typical of four-cylinder engines, Porsche included two counter-rotatingbalance shaftsrunning at twice engine speed. Invented in 1904 by British engineerFrederick Lanchester, and further developed and patented in 1975 byMitsubishi Motors, balance shafts carry eccentric weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the unbalanced secondary forces, making a four-cylinder engine feel as smooth as asix-cylinder. Revisedbodyworkwith wider wheel arches, similar to that of the924 Carrera GT, a fresh interior and upgrades to thebrakingandsuspensionsystems rounded out the major changes.Inside, the tan bucket seats are in great shape and the matching carpet is in good condition. The black headliner is in similar good order save for wear at the base of both A-pillars, the two-tone instrument panel, black upper and tan lower is also in good order. All of the interior lighting, instruments, dome and cargo, were converted to LEDs in 2013. The factory four-spoke steering wheel is present and in good shape. Except for a blemish on the drivers side window crank, the door panels, mirrors, center console and shift lever are all in a similar state to the carpet and headliner. The cargo bay is in very good order except for the worn carpet at the hatch lid. Rounding out the interior is an Alpine AM/FM stereo.In January 2007, the previous owner replaced the engine timing belt, timing belt tensioner, balance shaft belt, balance shaft tensioner, power steering and air conditioning belts. In April 2007, he replaced a pressure sensor, the fuel regulator, four spark plugs and the shifter handle. In May 2007, he replaced the clutch assembly, a fuel pressure dampener, various seals and other hardware. In November 2007, he ordered a standard rotor kit and Mahle oil filter and washer. He also had the front inner wheel seals replaced that month.In January 2008, he had the front brakes rebuilt and replaced the sway bar bushings. He had new tires installed and balanced that same month. In February 2008, he had two tie rod ends replaced, a tune-up and a throttle response cam replaced. In March 2008, he had a new distributor cap installed, plus new spark plugs and wires. In April 2008, he had the cooling system pressure tested after a leak that stemmed from a previous accident. A new radiator was installed, a core support repaired and system again pressure tested to verify no leakage. In July 2008, he bought a new radiator fan, blower motor relay and oil filter. He had the fan motor replaced, along with its thermostatic switch. That month, he also ordered new lower control arms and a hatchback lock cylinder. He then had an outer tie rod end replaced and the control arms installed. In September 2008, he had a new radiator expansion tank fitted with new cap, replaced the clutch and brake pedal pads, replaced an upper radiator hose and other parts.In April 2009, he ordered a new idle speed/air control valve, a new set of spark plugs, an oil filter and an intake manifold gasket. In May 2009, he ordered a throttle position sensor. He also ordered a fuel injector seal kit, an oil pressure switch and sending unit, a throttle body gasket, throttle body base and O-ring, a rubber mount, two hoses, a vacuum hose kit and a fuel cap that month.In May 2012, he ordered gear oil, synthetic motor oil, an oil filter, a spark plug and regular motor oil. In August 2012, he ordered two control arm bushing assemblies, rebuilt lower control arms and there were two core charges.In August 2013, he ordered a tie rod assembly, an A/C slider knob, a rear wiper cap, a complete LED instrument light kit, various LED bulbs and other assorted parts. Finally, he ordered a new set of Sumitomo tires for the car.In mid-1985, the 944 underwent its first significant changes. These included a newdashand door panels, embedded radio antenna, upgraded alternator (from 90 to 115 amp), increased oil sump capacity, new front and rear castalloycontrol arms and semi-trailing arms, larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered seats, Porsche Hi-Fi sound system and revisions in the mounting of thetransaxleto reduce noise and vibration. The "cookie cutter" style wheels used in the early 944s were upgraded to new "phone dial" style wheels (Fuchs wheels remained an option).More than 163,000 944s were produced, making it the most successful car line in Porsche history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.Car includes documents include a Hagerty Vehicle Valuation Report, almost $10K in service and maintenance tickets, various small parts and miscellaneous items.Competition to this 944 in 1987 included Lotus Turbo Esprit, Chevrolets Corvette, Maseratis Biturbo, Audis Quattro, Nissans 300ZX Turbo and BMWs M3.This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 54,939 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!VIN: WP0AB0949HN473351Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.

1987 Porsche 944 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Bellevue by Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association Member for Not priced.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Porsche Model : 944 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1987 Location : 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Vehicle Registration : Undefined

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About Porsche 944
While the Porsche 944 shares some similarities with the Porsche 924, it is not accurate to say that the 944 is simply a 924 turned into a real sports car. The Porsche 944 was designed as a successor to the Porsche 924, but it featured significant changes and improvements that set it apart from its predecessor.

One of the most significant changes was the introduction of a new engine. While the Porsche 924 was powered by an Audi-sourced engine, the Porsche 944 featured a Porsche-designed inline-four engine, which was based on the engine from the Porsche 924 Carrera GT. The engine was mounted in the front of the car, but was located further back in the chassis than in the 924, which helped to improve handling and balance.

The Porsche 944 also featured a revised suspension system, with a wider track and a more advanced rear suspension setup than the 924. These changes helped to improve the car's handling and make it more responsive and agile.

Additionally, the Porsche 944 featured a revised body design, with a more aerodynamic shape and a more aggressive look than the 924. The car was also available with a range of performance upgrades, including a turbocharged engine and a range of sport suspension and brake packages.

Overall, while the Porsche 944 may have shared some components with the Porsche 924, it was a significant improvement over its predecessor and is widely regarded as a genuine Porsche sports car in its own right.