“Perfection is not merely a matter of visuals”, as one Porsche advertisement put it as part of its campaign for the new 944. This strapline indicated that whilst the 944 differed very little on the outside, beneath the surface, the differences were clearer. An additional cam, four-valve technology and additional modifications created a lively, highly compressed engine with superb thermal efficiency which output 190 bhp both with and without a catalytic converter. Environmentally friendly technology combined with sporty performance indicated that slotted comfortably between performance and price.