Porsche 944 Strosek Turbo Nova
The Porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 1982 until 1991. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level[citation needed] model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines.
With over 163,000 cars
produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche’s history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera.
The vehicle on display is a Strosek Ultra based on the 928 S4.The company Strosek Design GmbH & Co. KG was a German vehicle tuner based in Utting . At the beginning of the 21st century, Strosek was the tuner with the most extensive range of Porsche conversions in Europe. It was founded in 1971 by Vittorio Strosek . Vittorio Strosek started his own business in 1971 after a year of freelance work with Luigi Colani. He named his first company Studio Auto Mobil Design and was initially involved in development contracts for various well-known companies.
In 1982 he founded the company Strosek Auto Design and dedicated himself to the manufacturer Porsche. One of the first models was the Porsche 928 . It was followed by the Strosek 944 Turbo and not least the 911 model as a “Flatnose” with projection headlights.
In 2006 Mr. Vittorio Strosek left the company and is now working with his current company V-Tec Design GmbH based in Riederau / Ammersee as a freelance designer for companies such as Arden, ABT, Ruf, FAB Design
Engine Technical Data
Engine type – Number of cylinders : | Inline 4 |
Fuel type : | Petrol |
Fuel System : | Bosch Motronic |
Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal |
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 2479 cm3 / 151.3 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke : | 100.0 x 78.9 mm 3.94 x 3.11 inches |
Number of valves : | 8 Valves |
Aspiration : | Turbo KKK K26 (0.75 bar) + Intercooler |
Compression Ratio : | 8.0 |
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 220 PS / 217 HP / 162 kW @ 5800 rpm |
Maximum torque : | 330 Nm / 243 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : |
5 speed Manual
|
Num. of Doors : | 2 | ||
Wheelbase : | 240.0 cm / 94.49 in | ||
Length : | 423.0 cm / 166.54 in | ||
Width : | 173.5 cm / 68.31 in | ||
Height : | 127.5 cm / 50.2 in | ||
Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx : | 0.33 | ||
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 205/55 R16 | ||
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 225/50 R16 | ||
Curb Weight : | 1280 Kg / 2822 lbs | ||
Weight-Power Output Ratio : | 5.8 kg/hp | ||
Trunk / Boot capacity : | 250 L / 8.8 cu-ft | ||
Front Suspension : | Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar | ||
Rear Suspension : | Multi-link |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Combined: | 9.2 L/100 Km 31 MPG UK 26 MPG US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: | 6.8 L/100 Km 42 MPG UK 35 MPG US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Highway: | 8.5 L/100 Km 33 MPG UK 28 MPG US |
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: | 12.3 L/100 Km 23 MPG UK 19 MPG US |
Range : | 869 Km / 540 miles |
Fuel Tank Capacity : | 80 L 21.1 US gallons 17.6 UK gallons |
CO2 emissions : | 220 g/Km (estimate) |
Top Speed : | 245 Km/h / 152 Mph |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : | 6.5 s |