PORSCHE 944 - SOLIDO HI-FI
No. 1502.
Porsche 944 (1984).
Escala 1/43.
Serie "Hi-Fi" (1988) / Serie "To Day" (1991).
Solido.
Made in France.
Año 1988.
Catalogue solido Modèles "made in France" 1956-2005 : www.traction.ch/mvzo/mvzo_listen/Mod_Solido.pdf
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Porsche 944
"The Porsche 944 was Porsche's largest-selling front-engined coupe.
The project was greenlighted in 1980, in response to dropping sales of the Porsche 924.
The 944 was to feature new styling based upon the Porsche 924 Carrera GT, along with a brand-new Porsche designed and developed 2.5 litre four cylinder engine.
The car was the brainchild of the newly appointed Peter Schutz, the CEO of the Porsche company."
"The launch of the 944 traded heavily upon the new car being a 'brand new Porsche model', in an attempt to bury the image of all front-engined Porsches not being 'real' Porsches - a fate which had befallen the 924. The car was released for sale to European markets in November 1981, with the UK getting their quota in April 1982, and the USA in May 1982. Sales of the 168BHP coupe went through the roof, with a massive 26800 944s being produced by the end of 1982. To put this figure into context, the entire Porsche company made just 28000 cars in 1981."
(...)
"Throughout the life of the 944, many models were produced to slightly change certain aspects of the car - be it performance or looks, or purely to produce more sales. These are highlighted below.
- Pre-1985 - The Early Years
"The pre-1985 vehicles were the first 944s produced, and as such are the most basic of the entire expansive model range." (...)
- 1985-1988
"1985 marked the 944's first upgrade."
(...)
- 1988-1992
"The covers were lifted off the 944's next-generation model in early 1989, the stunningly contemporary 944 S2."
(...)
Summary of Models
Standard Cars
1982-1989 - Porsche 944 Lux Coupe
1985-1991 - Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe
1986-1989 - Porsche 944 S Coupe
1989-1992 - Porsche 944 S2 Coupe
1989-1992 - Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
1991-1992 - Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet
Special Editions
1984 - Swiss Special, based upon 2.5 Lux, Black or Silver with Black Pinstripe interior - 100 produced Black/100 produced Silver.
1984 - French Special based upon 2.5 Lux, white with commemorative decals, Black Pinstripe interior - 100 produced.
1987 - Celebration model, Satin Black or Zermatt Silver with Studio cloth interior, Telephone Dial alloys - 423 black/507 silver.
1988 - Turbo S, Silver Rose, Burgandy Studio - no firm figures, estimated production 1200 units.
1992 - S2SE, UK Only, any colour with special decals, lowered suspension etc. - 15 units.
Source: wikicars.org/en/Porsche_944
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Porsche 944
(...)
"A grand total 163,192 cars in the 944 family were produced between 1982 and 1991.
This made it the most successful car line in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera."
(...)
Manufacturer
Porsche
Production
1982–1991
Assembly
Neckarsulm, Germany
Designer
Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG)
Class
Sports car (S)
Body style
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Layout
FR layout
Engine
2.5 L I4
2.7 L I4
3.0 L I4
Transmission
3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length
1986-88: 4,318 mm (170.0 in)
Turbo & S2: 4,288 mm (168.8 in)
1989–1991: 4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width
1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height
1,275 mm (50.2 in)
Curb weight
pre-1988: 1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
1988+: 1,330 kg (2,932 lb)
1986 Turbo: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
1987+ Turbo: 1,416 kg (3,122 lb)
note: some sources are dry weight
Predecessor
Porsche 924
Successor
Porsche 968
PORSCHE 944 - SOLIDO HI-FI
No. 1502.
Porsche 944 (1984).
Escala 1/43.
Serie "Hi-Fi" (1988) / Serie "To Day" (1991).
Solido.
Made in France.
Año 1988.
Catalogue solido Modèles "made in France" 1956-2005 : www.traction.ch/mvzo/mvzo_listen/Mod_Solido.pdf
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Porsche 944
"The Porsche 944 was Porsche's largest-selling front-engined coupe.
The project was greenlighted in 1980, in response to dropping sales of the Porsche 924.
The 944 was to feature new styling based upon the Porsche 924 Carrera GT, along with a brand-new Porsche designed and developed 2.5 litre four cylinder engine.
The car was the brainchild of the newly appointed Peter Schutz, the CEO of the Porsche company."
"The launch of the 944 traded heavily upon the new car being a 'brand new Porsche model', in an attempt to bury the image of all front-engined Porsches not being 'real' Porsches - a fate which had befallen the 924. The car was released for sale to European markets in November 1981, with the UK getting their quota in April 1982, and the USA in May 1982. Sales of the 168BHP coupe went through the roof, with a massive 26800 944s being produced by the end of 1982. To put this figure into context, the entire Porsche company made just 28000 cars in 1981."
(...)
"Throughout the life of the 944, many models were produced to slightly change certain aspects of the car - be it performance or looks, or purely to produce more sales. These are highlighted below.
- Pre-1985 - The Early Years
"The pre-1985 vehicles were the first 944s produced, and as such are the most basic of the entire expansive model range." (...)
- 1985-1988
"1985 marked the 944's first upgrade."
(...)
- 1988-1992
"The covers were lifted off the 944's next-generation model in early 1989, the stunningly contemporary 944 S2."
(...)
Summary of Models
Standard Cars
1982-1989 - Porsche 944 Lux Coupe
1985-1991 - Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe
1986-1989 - Porsche 944 S Coupe
1989-1992 - Porsche 944 S2 Coupe
1989-1992 - Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
1991-1992 - Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet
Special Editions
1984 - Swiss Special, based upon 2.5 Lux, Black or Silver with Black Pinstripe interior - 100 produced Black/100 produced Silver.
1984 - French Special based upon 2.5 Lux, white with commemorative decals, Black Pinstripe interior - 100 produced.
1987 - Celebration model, Satin Black or Zermatt Silver with Studio cloth interior, Telephone Dial alloys - 423 black/507 silver.
1988 - Turbo S, Silver Rose, Burgandy Studio - no firm figures, estimated production 1200 units.
1992 - S2SE, UK Only, any colour with special decals, lowered suspension etc. - 15 units.
Source: wikicars.org/en/Porsche_944
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Porsche 944
(...)
"A grand total 163,192 cars in the 944 family were produced between 1982 and 1991.
This made it the most successful car line in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera."
(...)
Manufacturer
Porsche
Production
1982–1991
Assembly
Neckarsulm, Germany
Designer
Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG)
Class
Sports car (S)
Body style
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Layout
FR layout
Engine
2.5 L I4
2.7 L I4
3.0 L I4
Transmission
3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length
1986-88: 4,318 mm (170.0 in)
Turbo & S2: 4,288 mm (168.8 in)
1989–1991: 4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width
1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height
1,275 mm (50.2 in)
Curb weight
pre-1988: 1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
1988+: 1,330 kg (2,932 lb)
1986 Turbo: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
1987+ Turbo: 1,416 kg (3,122 lb)
note: some sources are dry weight
Predecessor
Porsche 924
Successor
Porsche 968