[net.auto] 944 turbo

dre (04/20/83)

I have been considering the purchase of a Porsche 944 and finally got the
chance to test drive one the other day.  I was very impressed.  It was by
far the best handling car I have ever driven.  The most amazing thing, to
me, was the smoothness of the in-line four cylinder engine.  But you've
read all this in the magazines.  The question I have concerns an ad in
the May Road and Track page 147 for a turbocharger with intercooler for
the 944 engine from Callaway Turbosystems.  I'm going to send in the three
bucks for their literature, but does anyone have any knowledge of this
company's products?  There is rumored to be a factory 944 turbo due for
release in mid '84.  According to Car and Driver the prototypes are running
with enough boost to give 270 bhp but the commercial version will turn it
down to 220 or so to prolong engine life.  Should I buy a 944+Callaway or
buy a condo and wait till next year?

				To Hell with common sense,

				Dave Emberson
				megatest!dre