Engine System Identification
MODEL 944 Turbo:
ENGINE DESIGNATION [1] M44/51
DISPLACEMENT 2.5L (2479cc or 151.3 cu.in.)
CYLINDERS Inline 4
FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM [2] Bosch L-Jetronic
IGNITION SYSTEM [2] Bosch Electronic
COMPUTER SYSTEM Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
[1]= for engine code I.D. see "V.I.N. AND ENGINE CODE IDENTIFICATION" . V.I.N. and Engine Code Identification
[2]= Electronically controlled by the Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Note: The 1988 944 Turbo S cannot be differentiated from the standard 1988 944 Turbo by using the VIN, only the engine code or engine control module part number can be used. The 1988 944 Turbo S has engine code: M44/52.