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The 944 Turbo
The 944 Turbo was added to the 944 line at the end of 1985. Porsche released the 944 Turbo (factory model designation 951) in the U.S. as a 1986 model. Performance of the 951 was a reminder of the 944's legacy, even in it's toned down production form. Aside from the turbo charged power plant generating 217 hp with 243 ft/lbs of torque, the 951 had other major enhancements over the normally aspirated 944. Specifically the 951 had a new aerodynamic polyurethane front bumper/spoiler with new air intakes serving the turbo's intercooler mounted between the headlights under the front panel. Under body panels where added to cleanup air flow beneath the car. A rear under spoiler was added to cleanup exiting airflow past the rear end. As well, the 951 received Bembo 4 piston calipers to bring the car to a stop, and had forged alloy wheels. The suspension received stiffer components to match the performance upgrades. Porsche also produced 198 versions of the 944 Turbo as Cup racing cars.
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