Vehicle - Model Changes: 944

The 85 model comes in two versions, one from start of production to the end of January 1985 (85/1) and the second version (85/2) from February 1985 on.

Engine Up To January 85 Model 85/1

New balance shafts and bearings

Oil pump with wider gears and modified suction channels in the crankcase

Modified main bearings

Modified oil pressure relief valve

New coolant temperature switch

New connecting rod nuts

Chassis

Improved electrical connectors for the brake pad wear indicator

Forged alu rims 7Jx15 with tim star in white/gold metallic (M-485)

Body

New colors

Tinted glass-standard

Electrical System

Heated windshield washer jets

As of February 1985 Model 85/2

Engine

Modified combustion chamber and pistons

New cylinderhead gasket

New camshaft
Engine

Modified exhaust valves

Larger radiator

Idle stablizer

New fuel line manifold

New airflow meter and DME control unit

Timing light pick-up

Plastic engine splash pan

Transmission

New transmission mount location

Modified transmission housing

Electronic speedometer transmitter

Chassiss

Front A-arms and rear trailing arms made of cast aluminum

New hand brake lever

New pressure cast wheels 7Jx15

Body

Windshield flush with body

Windshield antenna with amplifier

New front hood with modified reinforcements

Front body portion bolted on

Modified front spoiler

New rain gutter moldings

Plastic wheel well inserts
Body

New windshield washer system

New dashboard and center console

New inner door panels

New fuel tank, 80 liter (21.1 Gal.)

New seat generation

New car jack

New transmission mount bracket

Electrical System

New alternator, 115 Amp.

New electronically operated heater and A/C system

New A/C compressor and climate control

New electrical outside mirrors

New central electrical board

New instruments and wire harnesses

New electrical connectors

Modified cooling fan wiring