2.7 or 2.5 ???

[fulvia]

Newbie here.
I'm seriously considering buying a 944 and was wondering if anyone could tell me the benefits of a 2.7 motor over the 2.5? From what I understand the BHP is the same, the torque figures will be a little higher on the 2.7, however, 0-60 times are supposedly more or less the same from the info I've gleaned.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

[edh]

2.7 is suposed to be a sweeter engine - will also be a slightly later car. As always, buy the best condition car you can afford, a good 2.5 will be better to own /drive than a poor 2.7

 

[mr brightside]

ORIGINAL: edh

As always, buy the best condition car you can afford, a good 2.5 will be better to own /drive than a poor 2.7

That's what i did when i was buying my 924, i wasn't bothered whether i ended up with a Lux or an S as long as the condition was good and i'd advise you to opt for the same strategy on your engine sizes. Retro cars are a bit like antique furniture, condition is everything but be prepared to move fast on the sale.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Hi

As above, buy on the condition they all have enough power and handling to be fun.

But two otherwise equal and equally priced, cars then the 2.7 would be preferable.

But then again they are usually more expensive!

Mike

 

[944 man]

My series one 944 is FAR quicker than my 2.7 It uses no oil at all (even 5W-40 synthetic) and the transaxle is relatively silent. I'll admit that the series one car weighs next to nothing, but my point is that each car has to be taken on its own merits.

 

[fulvia]

ORIGINAL: 944 man

My series one 944 is FAR quicker than my 2.7 It uses no oil at all (even 5W-40 synthetic) and the transaxle is relatively silent. I'll admit that the series one car weighs next to nothing, but my point is that each car has to be taken on its own merits.

Am I right in thinking then, that all the oval dash cars are heavier than the series one? And is the correct terminology for the oval dash cars before the series two to be called series 1.5?
Thanks all for the excellent advice.

 

[carreraboy]

2.7 lux

 

[944 man]

ORIGINAL: fulvia

ORIGINAL: 944 man

My series one 944 is FAR quicker than my 2.7 It uses no oil at all (even 5W-40 synthetic) and the transaxle is relatively silent. I'll admit that the series one car weighs next to nothing, but my point is that each car has to be taken on its own merits.

Am I right in thinking then, that all the oval dash cars are heavier than the series one? And is the correct terminology for the oval dash cars before the series two to be called series 1.5?
Thanks all for the excellent advice.

Series one cars are lighter than series two cars, yes. My car is far lighter still, with polycarbonate windows and very little trim. Series one cars were manufactured up until August 1985 and series two cars were manufactured from September 1985 onwards. The S in S2 is short for Super. The 1987-1988 S was the first 16 valve model: the S2 was the second (when they got it right...).

Referring to eight valve cars as Lux is equally as erroneous. Lux was a trim spec and not all 924s and 944s were Lux models; even in Britain.

Simon

 

[Diver944]

Here's a brief guide to the models:

http://www.titanic.co.uk/944/paulsmith/history.htm

We forgot about the 2.7 when we wrote it [8|] but it basically replaced the 2.5 engine for the 1989 year

 

[pauljmcnulty]

But two otherwise equal and equally priced, cars then the 2.7 would be preferable.

But then again they are usually more expensive!

After the recent discussion about the valves for a 2.7 (they are specific, expensive and not widely available), are there any other parts that will be difficult or costly on a 2.7, given it's low numbers and unique engine?

 

[Mike_Pollock]

According to Peter Morgan's book all UK 944 models were Lux until the S S2 etc

Mike

 

[944 man]

Peter needs to reconsider then. I have owned a base 924 and a base 944 (clear glass, no rear wiper, no sunroof, manual windows etc). This will be the book that states that the 'new dashboard' was introduced in February 1985? Books like this are always snided with mistakes.

As Ive already said, calling the eight valves 'Lux' is a mistake, just as calling a Ford Escort a 'GL' is.....