1989 944 Brochure, page 2. General.

DRIVING IN IT'S FINEST FORM: THE PORSCHE 944 SERIES

THE PORSCHE 944 SERIES:

FOR 1989, MORE POWER, MANY REFINEMENTS

One of Porsche's many traditions is the ability to create and produce a sports car concept so correct that it becomes the standard for it's type in the industry. Introduced in the fall of 1981, the Porsche 944 was hailed as a breakthrough, a sports car to inspire imitation among it's competitors. Car and Driver called the 944 "America's Best Handling car" and "One of America's 10 Best" four years running. In spite of all the praise, Porsche engineers at the famed Weissach Development Center never stop trying to make it better. To refine it into an optimum configuration. So, in true Porsche tradition, 944 project engineers live with the 944 each day, driving it in every conceivable climate, under the most adverse road conditions. They keep making it handle even better, making it faster, even more solid, more fun to own. And finally, putting exciting new editions into production. New editions like the 1989 944, 944 S2, and 944 Turbo. As in the past, these new Porsches will continue to inspire imitations. Unfortunately, those who drive the Porsche "look alike" will miss the exculsivity of owning the real thing: in 1989, fewer than one new car in eight hundred sold in the U.S. will be a 944 Series sports car.

The 1989 944 series is an eloquent example of Porsche AG's refinement philosophy. The new Porsche 944: a higher performing 2.7 liter 165bhp engine and newly standard comfort and convenience features. The Porsche 944 S2: a new 3.0 liter engine - one of the most powerful fours in the world today - in the same body and chassis as last year's 944 Turbo. And the new Porsche 944 Turbo: the same searing performance as the 944 Turbo S, the roadgoing version of Porsche's famous Turbo Cup car, makes it the fastest 4 cylinder production car ever built. At Porsche, rarely is a single change made to realize one benefit. Rather, goals are clearly stated and then existing technology is synergistically improved to reap an optimized new configuration having multiple benefits. The new 944 engine is a case in point. In seeking better pulling power from low rpm, Porsche engineers specified a displacement increase, from 2.5 to 2.7 liters. But the didn't stop there. They also: raised the compression ratio to 10.9:1; enlarged the intake valves; gave the engine a new camshaft with modified timing;and revised the digital motor electronics (DME) settings. These optimization efforts paid off in an impressive increase in torque, particularly at low rpms. Elsewhere in the 944, there are other refinements... ABS braking and automatic speed control are now standard, the passenger's seat now adjusts electrically in height, the electric sunroof and Charleston radio are standard, as is a new alarm system and larger capacity battery. Naturally, new colors and interiors are available.

Quoted from the 1989 Porsche 944 Sales brochure

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