Originally Posted by Laust Pedersen

This does bring back memories.

I remember from the automotive press in the early 80’s that Porsche was going for the more modern water-cooled front engine designs and would fade out the rear engine behind the wheels design, which (mostly European) auto journalists had declared dangerous.

Porsche apparently was unaware that the US customers had fallen in love with the 911 looks, so the front engine cars never sold in the numbers they had expected.

Maybe the pricing was part of an attempt to phase the 944T out, since it ended up costing nearly $50k, which in today’s dollars is $94k.

To my eyes the 944T is one of the best looking German cars. My 944T still gets stares and the occasional thumbs up by many owners of modern Porsches.

Laust

Originally Posted by catamount

Let's not forget, Porsche management had more worries beyond new vs old platforms. At the time, they were struggling mightily with exchange rates and some pretty stiff competition in the US. The 944 was extremely expensive compared to Japanese cars with similar performance and handling.

944 Turbo vs. Japanese - YouTube

Originally Posted by gpr8er

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A friend found this 2x3' poster at the swap meet. It's been hanging in my garage for a few years.

Originally Posted by gpr8er

somebody really loved it at the time, It's in an expensive frame.

Originally Posted by gpr8er

not for sale. Actually Lart you know the guy that found it, Steve R

Originally Posted by Oddjob

Car and driver from the above poster:

BF Goodrich Endurance Porsche commercial - YouTube

Originally Posted by Oddjob

Car and driver from the above poster:
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