944 Technical Data

TECHNICAL DATA

(adjusting values and wear limits appear in pertinent repair groups)
Note: USA values in brackets.

E n g i n e  M 44/01 manuals - M 44/03 automatics
(M 44/02 manuals - M 44/04 automatics)
 M 44/05 manuals - M 44/06 automatics
(M 44/07 manuals - M 44/08 automatics)
Number of cylinders

Bore

Stroke

Displacement (actual)

Displacement (tiscal)

Compression ratio

Max. engine power
to 80/1269/EC

Net power, SAE J 1349

At engine speed

Max. torque to 80/1269/EC      

Net torque, SAE J 1349

At engine speed

Max. specitic power output

Net power to SAE J 1349

Fuel grade


Engine speed limit

Engine weight (dry)


mm/in.

mm/in.

cm3/in.3

cm3



kW/HP


kW/HP

rpm

Nm/kpm

Nm/ft. Ibs.

rpm

kW / HP         

kW / HP




rpm

kg/Ibs.
4

100/3.94

78.9/3.11

2479/151.26

2449

10.6 : 1 (9.5: 1)

120/163 (110/150)


116/156 (105/143)

5800 (5500)

205/20.9 (192/19.6)

199/151.3 (186/137)

3000

48/66 (44.4/60.5)

48/63 (42.4/57.7)

96 RON
(91 RON - unleaded fuel only)

6500

166/366
E n g i n e   D e s i g n
Type



Crankcase

Crankshaft

Crankshaft bearings
Water-cooled, axial, 4 cylinder, 4 stroke,
in-line, internat combustion engine with
toothed belt driven overhead camshaft
and two compensating shafts

Two-piece, light alloy

Forged steel

Five

Connecting rods

Conrod bearings

Piston pin bearings

Pistons

Piston pins

Piston rings

Cylinders

Cylinder head

Valve seat inserts (shrink-fit)

Valve guides

Valve arrangement

Exhaust valves

Valve springs

Valve timing


Camshaft

Camshaft bearings

Camshaft drive

Valve clearance


Timing with 1 mm lift
and zero valve clearance

Forged steel/cast since February, 1984

Plain

Press-fit brass bushings

Cast fight alloy

Floating installation, secured with circlips

2 compression rings and 1 oil scraper ring

Light alloy

Light alloy

Intake: FCr 330      Exhaust: CoMo 75

Press-fit special brass

1 intake, 1 exhaust, overhead, in-line

With armored seat

2 coil springs per valve

By overhead camshaft and hydraulic cam
followers

Shell hard east

Camshaft runs in camshaft case without bearing shells

Toothed belt with tensioning roller

Automatie hydraulic adjustment

Intake opens 1° after
Intake closes 49° after
Exhaust opens 43° before
Exhaust closes 3° before
TDC
BDC
BDC
TDC
E n g i n e   C o o l i n g
Closed cooling system, electric fan with
thermo switch, antifreeze for - 25° C
E n g i n e   L u b r i c a t i o n
System
Pressure circulation with siekle-type pump,
oil filter and oil/water heat exchanger in
oil full flow and water bypass integrated in
crankcase
Oil pressure at 5,000 rpm
Oil pressure display
Max. oil temperature
Oil consumption


ltr./1000km
Approx. 4 bar at operating temperature
Indicator lamp and pressure gage
140° C
Up to 1.5

E x h a u s t   S y s t e m Manifold, single pipe up to primary
muffler, primary and final mufflers
(manifold, single pipe up to 3-way
catalytic converter, final muffler)
H e a t i n g Warm water heater with heat exchanger
and blower
F u e l   S y s t e m

Fuel supply

Fuel grade

Fuel consumption to
80/1268/EC in


Also official specifications
for France and Great Britain
- ECE A 70 -





RON/MON


ltr./100 km
DME (Digital Motor Eletronics)

1 electric delivery pump

96/98 (91/82 unleaded)

at 90 km/h
at 120 km/h  
city cycle
Manuals  
6.4
8.0
11.5
Automatics
6.5
8.1
11.3
E l e c t r i c a l   S y s t e m        

Interference suppression


Battery voltage

Battery capacity

Battery capacity (M-eq.)

Alternator output


Ignition

Spark plug connectors

Firing order

Ignition timing control





V

Ah

Ah

A/W


ECE - R 10 and 72/245/EC or VDE0879

12

50 (63)

63

90/1260, 115/1610 since 1985/2 models

Via DME

Without booster gap

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

Via DME
B o d y   T y p e Coupe with integral steel body, 2 doors, bolted front fenders, real window and spoiler tailgate, concealed headlights; removable hardtop roof as optional exstra equipment

Dimensions  (at DIN curb weight)
Length

Length with US bumpers
as optional equipment

Width

Height

Wheelbase (designed)

Front track



Rear track



Ground clearance
(at max. weight)

Bed clearance

Front overhang angle (limited by spoiler)

Rear overhang angle (Limited by exhaust)
mm/in.

mm/in.      


mm/in.

mm/in.

mm/in.

mm/in.



mm/in.



mm/in.


mm/in.
4200/165.354 (4290/168.898)

4290/168.898


1735/68.307

1275/50.197

2400/94.488
7J x 15/7J x 16
6J x 15/6J x 16    
5 1/2J x 15

7J x 15/7J x 16
6J x 15/6J x 16
5 1/2J x 15
1477/58.150
1452/57.165
1440/56.693

1451/57.126
1426/56.142
1414/55.669

125/4.921
120/4.72 since 1985/2 models

53/2.087

14°


15°

W e i g h t s   (to DIN 70020)
Curb weight



Curb weight axle force
Front
Rear


Max. total weight



Max. front axle load

Max. rear axle load

Payload

Max. roof load, incl.
roof carrier

Max. trailer load without brakes*
with brakes*
Max. car/trailer weight


Max. drawbar load
kg/Ibs



kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs



kg/Ibs



kg/Ibs

kg/Ibs

kg/Ibs

kg/Ibs


kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs
kg/Ibs


kg/Ibs
1180/2601 (1260/2779)
since 1985/2 models:
1210/2668 (1260/2779)

580/1279(620/1367)
600/1323 (640/1411)
since 1985/2 models:
630/1389 (640/1411)

1500/3307 (1550/3418)
since 1985/2 models:
1530/3373 (1550/3417)

720/1588

880/1940, 900/1984 since 1985/2

320/706 (290/639)

35/77 or 75/165 with roof
transporting system

500/1103
1200/2646
2700/5952 since 1985/2 models:
2730/6019 (2750/6063)

50/110
* Gradients up to 16%

F i l l i n g   C a p a c i t i e s
Engine oil (volume depends on
measurement with oil dipstick -
see Owner's Manual)

Engine oil volume

Engine coolant volume

Transmission with differential
volume


Fuel tank volume




Brake fluid volume

Washing fluid volume for
windshield and headlights
brand name HD oil to API CI.
SE or SF - see Owner's Manual


approx. 6.0 ltr.

approx. 7.8 ltr.

approx. 2.0 ltr. of hypoid gear
lube SAE 80 to MIL-L 2105,
APl Classification GL 4

approx. 66 ltr., of which 9 ltr.
in reserve since 1985/2 models:
approx. 80 ltr., of which 8 ltr.
in reserve

approx. 0.2 ltr.


approx. 6.0 ltr.
P e r f o r m a n c e

Top speed

Acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h*
(0 to 60 mph)*
(1/4 mile)*

Kilometer from
standing start*



km/h / mph


sec
sec
sec


sec


220/137 (210/130)

Manuals
8.4 (9.3)
(8.3)
(16.2)


28.8(30.1)      
Automatics
9.6
(9.8)
(17.2)


30.5(31.4)
H i l l   C l i m b i n g



In % (slip limit)


1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Manuals        

63
36 (34)
23 (21)
15 (14)
10 (8)
Automatics

55 (38.5)
25 (19)
15 (11)
* DIN curb weight + 1/2 of payload

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