Porsche 944 BHP
The Porsche 944 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1990 Porsche 944 produces 160 BHP, while the 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo produces 220 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
16 recorded variants, from 160–220 BHP.
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Popular Porsche 944 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 944 S2 Cabrio | 1992 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP944 |
| 944 Turbo | 1991 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP944 |
| 944 | 1990 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP944 |
| 944 S | 1989 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP944 |
| 944 | 1986 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 163 BHP944 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,479 cc | Petrol | 1986–1991 | 160–220 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 10 |
| 2,990 cc | Petrol | 1989–1992 | 211 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 6 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 944 S2 Cabrio | 1992 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 S2 Cabrio | 1991 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 Turbo | 1991 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP | 223.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 164.1 kW | 152 mph |
| 944 S2 Cabrio | 1990 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 S2 | 1990 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 | 1990 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 162.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 119.3 kW | 135 mph |
| 944 S | 1989 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 141.7 kW | 142 mph |
| 944 S2 Cabrio | 1989 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 S2 | 1989 | 2,990 cc | Petrol | 211 BHP | 214 PS | 135.4 Nm | 157.3 kW | 149 mph |
| 944 Turbo | 1989 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP | 223.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 164.1 kW | 152 mph |
| 944 S | 1988 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 141.7 kW | 142 mph |
| 944 Turbo | 1988 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP | 223.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 164.1 kW | 152 mph |
| 944 S | 1987 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 141.7 kW | 142 mph |
| 944 Turbo | 1987 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP | 223.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 164.1 kW | 152 mph |
| 944 Turbo | 1986 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 220 BHP | 223.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 164.1 kW | 152 mph |
| 944 | 1986 | 2,479 cc | Petrol | 163 BHP | 165.3 PS | 121.6 kW | 137 mph |
Porsche 944 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Porsche 944?
Recorded horsepower for the Porsche 944 is 160–220 BHP across 16 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Porsche 944 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 220 BHP, from the 944.
Which Porsche 944 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 220 BHP, recorded for 1991.
What torque is recorded for the Porsche 944?
Recorded torque is 135.4 Nm on the 15 variants that include it.