924S HORSEPOWER RATINGS Year...Horsepower@5,800RPM...Displacement-2479cc
(Porsche engines...same engine and transmission from the 944 but with a lower compression ratio)
1984.........150
1985.........150
1986.........150
1987.........150
1988.........160-Last year for 924S
1988 Porsche 924S
0-60 mph-7.5 seconds Top Speed: 134 mph
information source: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/2728/944.html
Model Year: 1988
Market: US, CAN
Engine Code: M44/09
Displacement (cc.): 2479
HP @ RPM (DIN): 160 @ 5900
Stroke/bore (mm.): 78.9 x 100
Compression ratio: 10.2 : 1
Management system: Motronic
Transmission Code: 016J
Weight (lb.: 2734
Chassis numbers: JN4 00001 - 99999
Model Year: 1988
Total Production: 4193
US: 2190
Rest of the World: 2003
Notes: Production ended Sept. '88
"924S Has the 944 drive train in 924 body, lighter, more aerodynamic and faster than a regular 944. The 88 models had a "sport" option available - these cars make excellent autocrossers and are worth more."
information source: http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html