1988 Porsche 944 Coupe
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- Photo: 1987 Porsche 944 in Almond Beige Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 944 Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0106 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Porsche 944 Coupe (7497821856) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Porsche 944 in Almond Beige Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 944 S interior (5685192030) by Rob Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Porsche 944 Coupe is a 158-hp 2.5-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,650 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The 944 measures 170.0 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,650 ($86,951 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp |
| Bore and Stroke | 100 mm x 78.9 mm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 50.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Porsche 944 Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Porsche 944. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 2, 1990 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
NHTSA campaign 90V061000
Aug 10, 1989 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.
Consequence: A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS.
NHTSA campaign 89V133000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Porsche 944
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Porsche 944 (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 PORSCHE 944. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.