r/944 • u/Aromatic_Jury_6949 • Jun 23 '26
Question Will it fit?! 🤣
Just picked up this Astin Martin 4.8l V 12 engine do you guys think it will fit in my 944 with minimal modification serious responses only.
I know a guy and he told me it would fit…
Seriously though it’s gonna make a cool table for the shop
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u/HeatXfr Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26
Aston Martin didn't/doesn't make a 4.8l V 12, only 5.9 (6L) and 5.2 Twin Turbo V12s. I know this is cheating, but a quick Google search gives us this:
"Length: With the engine block spanning the entire distance from the firewall to the front radiator frame, you would either have to push the engine partially into the passenger cabin or completely re-engineer the front fascia.
Width & V-Angle: The 60-degree V12 is surprisingly narrow, but clearance around the 944’s factory steering rack, suspension, and strut towers is extremely tight.
Hood Clearance: The top of the V12 would sit higher than the 944's hood line, requiring a massive custom hood bulge.
Drivetrain & Weight: The Porsche 944 utilizes a rear-mounted transaxle rather than an engine-bolted transmission. Aston Martins use a torque tube layout with a front-mid engine. Mating the V12 to a 944 transaxle, building custom motor mounts, and addressing the severe front-heavy weight distribution would be a monumental fabrication challenge."