1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

Registration No: F142 ENV
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ95ZKN100274
MOT: March 2023

• Present ownership since September 1999
• In outstanding condition
• Comprehensive service history

Following the international success of their nimble 924, Porsche designed an all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four for their new 944 which they planned to introduce in 1982. Their talented engineers were able to produce a very smooth running four-cylinder engine by utilising two counter-rotating balance shafts running at twice engine speed. The result is a large four-cylinder engine that feels as turbine-smooth as a six-cylinder. A turbo-charged version of the 944 was always on the cards, and for the 1985 model year, Porsche introduced the 944 Turbo, known internally as the 951. Forced induction boosted the 2.5-litre engine by a healthy 60bhp, up to 217bhp, with the clutch and gearbox uprated to suit while the Turbo S version of model year 1988 produced up to 250 hp thanks to its larger turbocharger. For model year 1989, the 944 Turbo received the same engine as the Turbo S model. The 944 Turbo also featured several other changes, such as improved aerodynamics, notably an integrated front bumper, standard external oil coolers for both the engine and transmission, standard 16-inch wheels (optional forged Fuchs alloys), and a slightly stiffer suspension set-up. The Turbo's front and rear brakes were borrowed from the Porsche 911, with Brembo 4-piston fixed callipers and 12-inch discs. ABS was also standard.

This Porsche 944 Turbo was first registered on the 4^th of January 1989 and is an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished in the striking combination of Porsche White with a Black cloth and leather interior upholstery. The Porsche is fitted with the turbocharged 2479cc four-cylinder engine mated to the uprated five speed manual gearbox and has the optional glass sunroof. Having covered a total of just over 85,000 miles from new, the 944 Turbo has had only eight former keepers and been in the present ownership since September 1999. In that time it has often been shown at various events and, reputedly, it has frequently been placed in the top 3 of the many Porsche Owners Club meetings and shows it attended. This exceptional 944 Turbo is offered with a comprehensive history file showing it has a full up to date service record including a fresh cambelt replacement and a new head gasket fitted, a sheaf of invoices, the original book pack and two factory keys with a working original alarm/immobiliser.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904