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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)