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Est. 2015 — Automotive Stories for Cars Enthusiasts
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10 Best Porsches That Aren’t 911

Porsche 944 Turbo

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This forgotten gem from Stuttgart is one of the best affordable sports cars you can buy. They are still cheap, but if you don’t act fast, chances are that the prices will go stratospheric soon. Designed as an entry-level Porsche, the 944 had an interesting layout with a front-mounted engine and rear-mounted transaxle gearbox. The handling was sublime, and even though the base 170 HP engine wasn’t slow, the real treat was the Turbo (via Hemmings).

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It had a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that put out 250 HP. Due to its lightweight, good transmission, and aerodynamics, the 944 Turbo was a pretty fast car. The 0 to 60 mph took only 5.9 seconds, and this car could top 162 mph. Even today, this little Porsche can outrun some modern, sporty cars.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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