944

944 is the natural number that follows 943 and precedes 945. In mathematics, it is an even composite number with prime factorization 2^4 × 59. Its proper divisors are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 59, 118, 236, and 472, which sum to 916, making 944 a deficient number. In Roman numerals, 944 is written as CMXLIV.

In the calendar, 944 CE is a year in the 10th century. Historical records from that period vary by region, and the year is used mainly in chronologies that discuss events of the broader medieval era.

The Porsche 944 is a notable use of the number in automotive history. It is a sports car produced by Porsche from 1982 to 1991. Developed from the Porsche 924, the 944 combined a front-mounted inline-4 engine with a rear-wheel-drive layout. It was offered in naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants, with the latter delivering substantially higher performance. The 944 lineup included several trims and updates through its production run, and it was succeeded by the Porsche 968 in the early 1990s. The model is recognized for its balanced handling and improved aerodynamics relative to its predecessor, contributing to Porsche’s late-1980s sports-car lineup.

In summary, 944 is a number with specific mathematical properties, a historical year designation, and a prominent automotive lineage through the Porsche 944.