Overview
The 1984 Porsche 944 strikes an ideal balance between classic Porsche styling, engaging driving dynamics, and everyday usability. As an evolution of the 924 platform, the 944 brought true sports car credentials to the entry-level Porsche lineup, thanks to its near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, front-engine/rear-transaxle layout, and refined handling.
Interior
The 944 may not have the outright speed of its 911 siblings, but for purists who value road feel and balance over brute force, it remains one of the most rewarding classic sports cars under the Porsche badge. It’s a rising classic that still feels modern where it matters.
The styling is classic ’80s Porsche: flared arches, pop-up headlights, and a low-slung profile that still turns heads today. Inside, it’s a driver-centric cabin with supportive sports seats, a clear instrument cluster, and a simplicity that adds to the charm. Unlike many classic sports cars, the 944 also offers practicality — with usable rear seats (at least for short trips), a large hatchback boot, and decent ride comfort for longer drives.
Jeremy Clarkson
ByDrive car expert
In a world where classic 911 prices continue to soar, the 1984 Porsche 944 remains one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to experience Porsche’s motorsport DNA. It’s not just a nostalgic throwback — it’s a genuinely engaging machine that invites you to drive.s and handles better, thanks largely to wider wheels and tires, so that's the one we'd choose. Despite the fact that the SRT Hellcat is all about excess, we wouldn't opt for the Redeye model that increases power to nearly 800 horses.
Exterior
These high-performance Challengers might not be the ultimate tools for a track-attack event, but they're quick as hell in a straight line and handle well enough to hustle down twisty back roads—provided your heavy right foot knows when to let up. The Challenger SRT Hellcat doesn't power-slam gas like a competitive drinker—at least, not more than its competition.
Specs
It's rated at 13 mpg in the city and up to 22 mpg on the highway. The Camaro ZL1 and Shelby GT500 top out at 14/21 mpg city/highway and 12/18 mpg city/highway, respectively. The last Hellcat Challenger we ran on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, wasn't far off its 22-mpg EPA estimate. For more information about the Challenger's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Total MSRP
$71,895
Drive Type
Rear wheel drive
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel type
Premium unleaded
Engine
6.1L, V8 16-valve
Engine Type
Supercharged
Torque
707 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower
797 hp @ 6300 rpm
Summury
The Challenger interior was redesigned for the 2015 model year with a driver-centric layout, straightforward switchgear, and better materials. The SRT twins have standard leather finery, unique badging and gauge colors, and heated and ventilated front seats. Despite its roomy cabin, the plastics still look cheap, and visibility to the rear is poor. The Dodge held six carry-ons in its trunk and an impressive 15 total with the rear seat stowed.
4.88
Based on 299 customers feedbacks and reviews
The Good
The 707-horsepower Challenger SRT Hellcat and its 800-plus horsepower iterations prove there’s such thing as too much horsepower, which is exactly why we love it.
The Bad
Dead steering, horsepower greatly exceeds traction, goes out of production after this year.
