1991 Porsche 944 (952) Turbo

• 250 bhp '952' engine from the 'S' with a 5-speed transaxle manual gearbox
• Finished in Schwarz Metallic with a Linen leather interior in truly excellent condition
• Full Porsche and specialist service history, with numerous invoices verifying the recorded 82,300 miles, MOT'd until 18/09/2020
• Little use over the last ten years. Maintained by OPH Porsche to ensure its in excellent mechanical order
• Electric removable sunroof, with provision for storage in the boot. Original tool kit and air compressor

Following the international success of the 924, a more powerful Porsche-designed all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four, producing 163 bhp, was introduced in 1982 for the 944. Porsche engineers were able to produce a very smooth running four-cylinder engine by utilising two counter-rotating balance shafts running at twice engine speed. These carry eccentric weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the unbalanced secondary forces, making a four-cylinder engine feel as smooth as a six. Cosmetically, the bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), a fresh interior and upgrades to the braking and suspension systems. With greater visual presence and the performance to match, better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts, the 944 was a major step forward. A turbo version of the 944 was always on the cards, and it boosted the 2.5-litre engine by nearly 60bhp, whilst both the clutch and gearbox were uprated to suit. For 1988, a Turbo SE was offered with 250bhp thanks to a larger turbocharger, the transmission was again upgraded, and a limited-slip diff was fitted along with uprated brakes and Koni dampers. From 1989-1991 the 'SE' specification was adopted for the standard 944 Turbo making it somewhat of a sleeping giant.

Offered here is a lovely, last of the line (952 engine code) UK-supplied, Porsche 944 Turbo finished in Schwarz metallic with a contrasting Linen leather interior in excellent condition. The service records in the car's comprehensive history file details maintenance by both Porsche main dealer and specialists, most recently by OPH Porsche, upholding this lovely 944 Turbo's mechanical health. The tyres are all in very good condition and importantly the correct sizes and Porsche approved and the car's original tool kit and air compressor are where they are supposed to be. In addition to the Service Record, which corroborates the indicated mileage of 82,300, the owner's file contains the original manuals, older MOT's and a number of invoices.

Presented with a recent MOT Certificate (18/09/2020), this lovely example, competitively guided opens the door to the very exclusive club of Turbo Porsche ownership.





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