Porsche 944 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Porsche 944 is the 1988 944 Turbo S Coupe (manual): 5.5 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest 1988 version, the 944 Turbo Coupe (manual) (1986–1988), takes 5.9 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Porsche 944 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 944 | Turbo S Coupe (manual) 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 · Porsche figure | 247 | RWD | 5.5 s | Manufacturer [1][2][3] |
| 1986–1988 944 | Turbo Coupe (manual) 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 · Porsche figure for the 944 Turbo (quoted for the 220 hp engine) | 217 | RWD | 5.9 s | Manufacturer [4][1][3] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Porsche 944?
The 1988 Porsche 944 runs 0-60 mph in 5.5 to 5.9 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest 944 in our data is the 944 Turbo S Coupe (manual) (1988) at 5.5 seconds.
How fast is the 1988 Porsche 944?
By published 0-60 mph times: Turbo S Coupe (manual) 5.5 s (247 hp); Turbo Coupe (manual) 5.9 s (217 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Porsche 944?
The quickest Porsche 944 to 60 mph is the 944 Turbo S Coupe (manual) (1988), at 5.5 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 247 hp. Porsche figure.
Sources
- Porsche: The transaxle era – 924, 928, 944 and 968.
- Hagerty: Your Handy 1982–91 Porsche 944 Buyer's Guide.
- Wikipedia: Porsche 944 (cross-check).
- Hagerty: The 944 Turbo Offers Porsche Soul without the Price.