Porsche 944 turbo car and driver

Up for auction is this 1989 porsche 944 turbo presented in satin black metallic over a burgundy partial leather interior. In 1987, car and driver tested the 944 turbo and achieved a 060 mph time of 5. So its great to stand out from the crowd in bold guards red. Interior wise, the north american variant of the 1987 944 turbo became the first production car in the world to be equipped with driver and passenger side air bags as standard equipment.

Below the rear bumper was a rear diffusor painted in exterior colour. We have 9 porsche 944 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 4 personal use cars. This 944 and one other were reserved for canada, while the other nine turbos stayed in the united states. What would happen if we pit a 944 turbo against a maca.

It remained street legal until around 2002, when the factory turbo four failed. Porsche 944 turbo car and driver, april 1985 porsche 944. This had a turbocharged and intercooled version of the standard cars engine that produced 220 ps 162 kw 217 bhp 162 kw in the us at 6000 rpm. In 1987, car and driver tested the 944 turbo and achieved a 097 kmh 060 mph time of 5. Put them together and get this porsche that is more than it appears. It was based on the 924 and had the same interior instrumentation but had wider wheel arches. And it was these two models that morphed to become the 944 of 1983, the subject of this used car classic. Porsche 944 turbo otherwise known as the 951 deancent. As you can imagine, the turbo version of the porsche still commands a premium price tag.

The dashboard, centre console, doorcards and headlining are all unmarked, with the rear seats totally as new, appearing to have never carried a passenger. Ferrari 308 quattrovalvole, honda prelude, lotus esprit turbo, porsche 911 carrera, 928s, and 944, toyota celica supra. Details about car and driver magazine december 1985 porsche 944 turbo, saab 9000 turbo. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. In 1987, this porsche race car made its way to north america with ten other turbo cupescort cars. Porsche 944 turbo prices are getting out of hand gear patrol. For the 1986 model year, porsche introduced the 944 turbo, known internally as the 951. The 944 was available as both na and a turbo model.

No matter if you love or hate porsche, the 944 was a car that remained a. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 944 models nationwide. Accompanied by a long list of recent service items and a porsche certificate of. Our car debate audio podcasts is every tuesday here. For the latest issue of porsche panorama, a bit of brainstorming planted a seed for an unlikely story. Dials are clear and bright, and the boost gauge, a wonderful retro nod to the 80s. This had a turbocharged and intercooled version of the standard cars engine that produced 217 hp at 6000 rpm. Astute observers even noticed the engine racingand finished seventh overall at le mans in 1981, where it was cloaked in 924 turbo. It can be told that this car is not the turbocharged 924 carrera because it doesnt have the intercooler opening in the bonnet.

Whether you are a seasoned driver looking for a competitive edge or a budding enthusiast in search of the authentic racecar experience, this 944 might just be the car for you. Porsche 944 turbo car and driver, april 1985 porsche 944 turbo car and driver. Everydaydriver takes an ls3swapped porsche 944 for a spin. The original 944 wheels were upgraded to phone dial wheels, the alternator went from a 90 amp to a 115 amp, and there were improvements to the mounting of the transaxle. We were introduced and he immediately mentioned a very special car with a tremendous race history. The turbos braking system was also fitted as standard.

In 1987, car and driver tested the 944 turbo and achieved a 0. The 944 made car and drivers ten best list from 19831985, while the porsche 944 turbo made the list in 1986. This model had an aerodynamically enhanced front apron with integrated fog lights and highbeam headlights. The system is absolutely superb, preserving an ideal weight in the drivers hands whether he is reversing into a parking space onehanded or balancing the car. For the 1985 model year porsche introduced the 944 turbo, known internally as the 951. Do not miss your chance to own this exquisite 1989 944 turbo s racecar. The 944 will satisfy your porsche needs, dont break the bank.

And if youre a porsche person, we dont have to tell you how legendary the color is. This 1988 porsche 944 turbo was purchased new by the seller, who started using the car for driver ed events in 1989. Further options specified on this car include the upgraded hifi system, automatic airconditioning, abs, and headlight washers and adjusters. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Discovered by his postman, dan became the latest custodian of one of the earliest 944 turbos to have been registered in the uk. Exterior door handles for porsche 944 for sale ebay. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The sale of this 944 turbo s will include two sets of keys, service records and a clear title. The 944 continues in porsches tradition of building serious drivers cars. You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the porsche classic parts explorer. Two years later in 1989, porsche followed up with the 944 s2 that featured a revised turboesque exterior body package and a new threeliter version of the 944 ss engine that made 207 horsepower.

The porsche 944 is no longer the bargain it once was hagerty media. Get the best deals on exterior door handles for porsche 944 when you shop the largest online selection at. Classic porsche 944 turbos for sale car and classic. January 1985 saw the launch of the 944 turbo the topofthe range model in the 944 model line. Carloving teenagers can waste years wandering usedcar listings knowing full well the only way they can afford. Especially when this 1986 porsche 944 coupe has all the best luxury features, and its offered for an unbeatable price. Porsche introduced a limited run of turbo s cars s for super with all new performance stats designation number m4452. Following a recent rolling road set up, wayne schofield of chip wizards saw the car produce 300bhp. Its stupid, cj wilson racing driver and parttime lumberjack danny burkett told jalopnik of his recently purchased 1986 porsche 944 turbo. Car and driver magazine december 1985 porsche 944 turbo. Everything you need to know about f1s new teenage driver. Esprit turbo, porsche 911 carrera, 928s, and 944, toyota celica supra. For my 1989, the 944 turbo received the same engine as the turbo s model and as of my 1990 it featured a bowshaped black rear wing.

Of course, the 944 turbo is fun, fast, and frightfully expensive. Oneowner 1988 porsche 944 turbo track car for sale on bat. Engine porsche 944 turbo workshop manual 337 pages automobile porsche 944 volume 5electrical manual. This 944 turbo cup was a late car and had the uprated power as for the french 944 turbo cup series 275bhp. Regardless of whether you search by model, type or model year, you can discover genuine parts and spare parts for the relevant classic car in just a few clicks. The 944 turbo cup was developed in weissach on the base platform of the 944 turbo, and beyond that it was completely modified. The porsche 944 is no longer the bargain it once was. The s2 adopted the smoother nose and tail panels from the 944 turbo, and top speed for the naturally aspirated car approached 150mph. Porsche 944 turbo car and driver, april 1985 porsche. The new interior seen in the 944 turbo became immediately 944s standard interior from around may 1985 the car is called as 944. A low price, and a pure, analog driving experience. A porsche 944 is the best first car for car nerds the drive. The truth of the matter is that most of us at car and driver prefer it to the turbo for everything. Shop porsche 944 vehicles for sale in atlanta, ga at cars.

Things got a whole lot better for the porsche 944 turbo. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 944 models in atlanta. Few cars represent bigger bang for the buck, and this lightly modified turbo still commands respect wherever it goes, never mind the fact that its also a. The 944 is the car that fits my life out of anything ive driven. Porsche 944 turbo s car and driver, 1988 porsche 944 turbo s. Name another 30yearold car that can still run with the big dogs both on the street and on the track like this 1987 porsche 944 turbo. Porsche 944 turbo s car and driver, 1988 porsche 944. They needed something more thrilling though and so the turbo was. The base 944 turbo requires another seventeen feet of stopping room. A low oil level light was added to the dash as well as a 180 mph 290 kmh speedometer as opposed to the 170 mph 270 kmh.

Representing porsches most successful frontengine sports car, this 944 highlights desirable factory options including power adjustable sports seats and an electric sliding sunroof. Not because its the best candidate for a swap, but because we have driven the naturally aspirated turd back in the day. In 1985, the porsche 944 went through some substantial changes. Original porsche overmats have preserved the carpeting throughout. January 1985 saw the launch of the 944 turbo the topofthe range model in the. Road test porsche 944 turbo stuttgard slingshot motor sport. This 944 turbo cup car is provenance preserved petrolicious. Of the frontengined, watercooled transaxle porsches, the 944 occupies middle ground between the small, cheap 924 and the eightcylinder 928, which is more grand tourer than sports car. The honda accord and the porsche 944 are back as regular as christmas. Porsche 944 turbo alpine white extensively recommissioned equipment air conditioning, electric seats, electric windows and mirrors, central locking, sony cdradio, heated rear screen, sunroof, toptint windscreen, headlamp washers exterior finished beautifully in alpine white, this 944 looks every bit the part under the studio lights. Power steering that greatly distanced the 944 from 924, used to be optional for 944. The 944 turbo is an engineers car, and porsche engineers are pleased that its the first model they know of. The ls engine is beloved for its compact power and ability to go in nearly anything.