Porsche 944 Turbo

(1985 - 1991)

Brand:

Porsche

Model:

944 Turbo

Related:

944

Country:

Germany

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40 years of the Porsche Turbo - A generational comparison of the super sports car from Zuffenhausen

September 26, 2014 — Daniel Reinhard 218

When Porsche launched the 911 Turbo, the first European production sports car with a turbocharger, in 1974, the signs on the horizon looked bad with the energy crisis and fears of inflation. But 500 planned units soon turned into thousands and even tens of thousands to date. Eight generations have been built to date, this report compares them and shows the air-cooled ancestors in particular in over 200 pictures.

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Porsche 944 Turbo - travel qualities in the shadow of the rear-engined Boxer

July 29, 2015 — Bruno von Rotz 68

The Porsche 924 and 944 models were always somewhat overshadowed by the iconic 911, but in 1985 the Zuffenhausen-based manufacturer set about creating a convincing alternative to the 911. The Porsche 944 Turbo with 220 hp could do many things better than the original 911, but also cost the same. This vehicle report looks back at the history of the 944 Turbo and shows an early example in many pictures, supplemented by historical photographs and a sound sample.

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Porsche Turbo 3.3 Liter Cabriolet - Double whammy

November 20, 2022 — Bruno von Rotz 67

In 1965, Porsche abandoned the Cabriolet for the time being. It would be 17 years before it was possible to buy a completely open 911 for the first time. But only with the naturally aspirated engine - turbo fans had to wait even longer, even though the 1981 prototype still had a turbocharger. It was not until 1987 that the factory finally delivered the open Turbo to customers. This driving report with many current and historical photos attempts to clarify whether the long wait was worth it.

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Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet 1989 - four big pots for sun worshippers

October 9, 2014 — Bruno von Rotz 75

Between 1989 and 1991, Porsche built the 944 S2 Cabriolet, which can be seen as the indirect successor to the 356 Cabriolet of the 1960s. Almost 700 examples were sold and they are still popular with sun worshippers and sports car drivers today. This vehicle report describes the history of the Porsche 944 S2 and shows a convertible from 1989 with extensive photo material.

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Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet - with more propulsion in the sun

September 28, 2024 — Bruno von Rotz 48

If you wanted to buy a Porsche 944 Turbo as a convertible, you had to wait until the last year of production. That's why the open-top 944 Turbo remained rare and still is today. With an output of 250 hp and a weight of only around 1.4 tons, it is not short on charm, as this driving report with current and historical photo material shows.

Current market prices for Porsche 944 Turbo

Porsche 944 Turbo (1985-1988)

Coupe, 220 PS, 2449 cm³

Porsche 944 Turbo (1991)

null, 250 PS, 2479 cm³

Porsche 944 Turbo S (1988-1991)

Coupe, 250 PS, 2449 cm³

Porsche 944 (1984-1987)

Coupe, 163 PS, 2449 cm³

Porsche 944 S (1986-1988)

Coupe, 190 PS, 2449 cm³

Porsche 944 Kat (1986-1987)

Coupe, 150 PS, 2449 cm³

Porsche 944 (1989)

Coupe, 165 PS, 2649 cm³

Porsche 944 S2 (1988-1991)

null, 211 PS, 2990 cm³

Porsche 944 S2 (1988-1991)

Convertible, 211 PS, 2990 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (1977-1988)

Coupe, 301 PS, 3299 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (1986-1988)

Convertible, 301 PS, 3299 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (5-Gang) (1989)

Coupe, 301 PS, 3299 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo (964) (1990-1992)

Coupe, 320 PS, 3299 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo (964) US (1990-1993)

Coupe, 320 PS, 3299 cm³

Porsche 911 Turbo WLS (964) (1990-1993)

Coupe, 355 PS, 3299 cm³

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Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1986) - Bernina Gran Turismo 2023

Porsche 944 Turbo (1986) - from today's point of view, the mounted tires are narrow

Porsche 944 Turbo CupMathieu Heurtault (1986) - part of the Drendel family collection sold at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction on March 9, 2012

Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1988) - as lot 181 at the RM/Sotheby's Arizona auction 2021

Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1989) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1987) - offered as lot 019 at the Bonhams Quail Lodge auction on August 15/16, 2019

Porsche 944 Turbo (1989) at the Historic Trophy Nürburgring 2015 - Youngtimer Trophy and FHR Endurance Cup

Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet (1991) - demands revs if you want to move forward quickly

Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1988) - ADAC 24h Classic Nürburgring 2022

Porsche 944 Turbo Cup (1988) at the Historic Trophy Nürburgring 2015 - Youngtimer Trophy and FHR Endurance Cup

Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet (1991) in the color "Star Ruby" - Porsche Meeting Dinslaken 2022

Porsche 944 Turbo (1989) - at the OCC Jungfrau Rally 2020

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Auctioned vehicles of Porsche 944 Turbo

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Porsche 944 Turbo 1991 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2017 (February 25, 2017)	944 Turbo	1991	Sold	Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2017 (February 25, 2017)
Porsche 944 Turbo Cup 1986 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021)	944 Turbo Cup	1986	Sold	Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1987 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015)	944 Turbo	1987	Sold	Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1986 Sold Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020)	944 Turbo	1986	Sold	Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1986 Sold RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (August 29, 2019)	944 Turbo	1986	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (August 29, 2019)
Porsche 944 Turbo Cup 1988 Sold RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021)	944 Turbo Cup	1988	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1987 Not Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)	944 Turbo	1987	Not Sold	CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1986 Sold RM/Sotheby's Petersen Auto Museum (December 8, 2018)	944 Turbo	1986	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Petersen Auto Museum (December 8, 2018)
Porsche 944 Turbo 1987 Sold Coys Techno Classica Essen (April 8, 2017)	944 Turbo	1987	Sold	Coys Techno Classica Essen (April 8, 2017)
Porsche 944 Turbo Cup 1988 Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020)	944 Turbo Cup	1988	Sold	Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020)

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