Ripper 'does' a 944 - As was said in Dirty Harry "I gots to know"......

[Ripper]

Condensed story (not interesting enough to warrant a post on the Roadkills section, I'm afraid:( ) :-

I was making my way (very leisurely) out of a major City in the South West at about 8pm on Sat.

After passing over about 3 roundabouts and umpteen sets of
traffic lights (listening to the radio, minding my own business) I noticed a 944 glued to my tail. He was making himself known.........

Anyway, just before we left the City limits he went one way and I went another - but ended up on the same stretch of DC, me in front.

944 man appears behind then (dramatically) pulls out and zips past.

I sling-shot round behind him and we have a straight blast (no-one about and no side turnings for 2 miles, may I add).

I pulled past him and, after a bit of effort, was gone!

Er, should my circa-220 horses have been enough for this result?

Was he not trying?

Is there a 'slow' 944?

Basically, "?":confused:

A Roadkill's not claimable if the other guy's not trying:(

[dunc]

I think there's a turbo and non-turbo. The non-turbo's beatable, its got a healthy sub 7 second 0-60 standard though (I think).

Would he have been giving you greif if he didn't want a proper race :confused:

[Ripper]

Originally posted by dunc
Would he have been giving you greif if he didn't want a proper race :confused:

That's what I thought.

Unless he bottled it (?).

[Scottie]

Some of the early 944's are only a four pot 2.5 producing about 170 bhp.

The S had a 2.7 and this became standard from about 87 onwards.

The S2 has a four pot 3.0 16v and is quick, only about 6 to 6.5 secs to 60, but good for at least 165.

THe turbo's are fast though, I think the later one is a 2.7 single turbo and produces 250bhp with a load of torque.

I think the later ones are really nice looking motors, and the most common owners are people who have moved on from jap coupes :confused: believe it or not.

[Wak]

Originally posted by Scottie

I think the later ones are really nice looking motors, and the most common owners are people who have moved on from jap coupes :confused: believe it or not.

They are also really heavy!

I used to own a 924 which is the same without the bodykit and with a smaller engine.

My next car might be a 944s2 turbo, if I don't end up keeping the s13 or getting an s14 (I'm getting on a bit ;) )

[Wak]

Originally posted by Scottie
Some of the early 944's are only a four pot 2.5 producing about 170 bhp.

The S had a 2.7 and this became standard from about 87 onwards.

The S2 has a four pot 3.0 16v and is quick, only about 6 to 6.5 secs to 60, but good for at least 165.

THe turbo's are fast though, I think the later one is a 2.7 single turbo and produces 250bhp with a load of torque.

I think the later ones are really nice looking motors, and the most common owners are people who have moved on from jap coupes :confused: believe it or not.

They are also really heavy!

I used to own a 924 which is the same without the bodykit and with a smaller engine.

My next car might be a 944s2 turbo, if I don't end up keeping the s13 or getting an s14 (I'm getting on a bit ;) )

[Ripper]

So - it just might just be a true Roadkill, then!:)

[arry]

i've driven a 944 non turbo (2.7) and they are nowhere near as quick as claimed IMO - this one was immaculate and not a sh!tter.....

they do handle well tho - no power steering! but they stick to the floor well :)

[AdamR]

944 turbo's came in 2 variants , an early 220bhp model and a later 250 bhp version. 0-60 times were allegedly low 5's.

The standard (later lux)model came with a 2.5 160bhp engine good for 60 in a little under 8 seconds (the later lux was 2.7 &170 bhp but similar 0-60)

The S was a 2.5 16v with sub 7 second 0-60 , and the s2 was around 230bhp I think. IIRC its 0-60 time was about 5.8ish.

hope this helps:)

[Wak]

Originally posted by arry

they do handle well tho - no power steering! but they stick to the floor well :)

They certainly do:D

And the steering - parking the thing was a good workout, didn't need to visit the gym, just the car park:)

[Ripper]

Input appreciated, people.;)

So, sounds like a genuine victory but I must be on my guard in future (golden rule of the Roadkill: Know what you're up against so you don't make yourself look stupid:) ).

[dunc]

Originally posted by Ripper
(golden rule of the Roadkill: Know what you're up against so you don't make yourself look stupid:) ).

Yep, thats why us 200 boys catch other people out so much. They're always "WTF is that?" :cool:

[Ripper]

Originally posted by dunc
Yep, thats why us 200 boys catch other people out so much. They're always "WTF is that?" :cool:

I saw a Probe last night with a TT Supra spoiler on the back and thought WTF!!! :D :D :D

But you are right - people ain't got a f*cking clue.;)