1990 Porsche 944 Turbo

In 1989, the second series of the 944 was introduced, powered by a 210 bhp normally aspirated, double-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 3.0-litre version of the 944S engine, which was the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. The 944 S2 also benefited from a revised transmission and the gearing was tweaked to better suit the torque and peak power characteristics of the 3.0 L M44/41 powerplant. The S2 had the same rounded nose and rear valance found on the 944 Turbo model and this was the first example of the use of an integrated front bumper, where the bumper and bonnet profiles would merge smoothly, a design feature that was adopted widely on production cars from the mid-nineties.

Offered here is a UK-supplied right-hand drive 944 Turbo, first registered on 5th October 1990 to its first owner. The comprehensive history file that accompanies the car shows it has been maintained by Porsche main dealers and marque specialists up to 2016 when it had covered 138,465 miles. Our vendor, for whom we sold a stunning 993 Turbo in a previous Porsche Sale, purchased this car last year with his sons and decided to embark on a full restoration. The glass was taken out and the car stripped back to bare metal and fully resprayed in its original colour of Guards Red. The interior was fully retrimmed in Nappa leather with perforations and the headrests embossed with the correct font and logo. The brake calipers have been refurbished and painted gloss black, and the alloy wheels have also had the same treatment with new Continental tyres fitted. All components removed during this restoration have either been cleaned, repainted or replaced and a complete photographic record accompanies the car.

Now showing 141,195 miles on the odometer, this incredible looking 944 is supplied with all of its handbooks, the complete toolkit, two sets of keys, a UK V5c, and an MOT until 18th December 2017. All the hard work has been done and this car offers the opportunity to own a really fresh and sharp front-engined Turbo Porsche.