Vehicle Description
It's time to dive deeper into this 1985 Porsche 944, because beyond
the bright red paint is fuel-injected LS1 power. Yes, you read that
correctly, this slick Porsche has a Corvette heart!
It's hard to go wrong with a red Porsche. The wedge shape and
chiseled bodylines of the 944 have aged well, and thanks to
Porsche's attention to detail, it still looks great. Of course,
part of this attraction has to do with the bold paint keeping a
nice shine thanks to a more modern clearcoat application. Not only
do the body panels look nice, but also you can tell this is a well
maintained car by the way the black bumpers, trim, and
well-integrated spoiler look against the vivid red. And the black
Fuchs-style wheels are a nice part of this dark side that are also
a true Porsche legend.
The black accents of the exterior get you ready for the full black
interior. There are great pieces that Porsche people will
recognize, like the sports steering wheel and 911-style supportive
bucket seats. Plus, 1985 is a particularly good year for the 944
because it's the debut of the revised dashboard. There are some
nice factory features, like power windows, and now that's joined by
upgrades, like the custom Speedhut gauges that identify this as a
944 LS. There are even provisions for R134a air conditioning. And
of course, this 944 comes with its signature feature, the large
removable sunroof that truly opens the coupe up to the world.
As much as you've seen some nice custom upgrades so far, the best
one is reserved for the engine bay. That's a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 in
place of the original four-cylinder. So the Corvette-style motor
offers the same fuel-injected constancy Porsche offered, but now
with a healthy upgrade in power. As you look into the engine bay
packed with power, you'll also see a well-done installation that
includes the proper engine mounts, and an aluminum radiator to help
keep the upgrades running cool. Plus, the way this V8 runs and
drives tells you the transplant was a professional affair. And the
five-speed manual transmission gives you complete control to
harness the upgrade in power. We love this kind of V8 upgrade,
because it also still delivers Porsche's superior suspension design
with a transaxle for good weight distribution. Plus, the fully
independent suspension, four-wheel power disc brakes, and grippy
sport tires make this a truly awesome driving machine.
Complete with service manuals, this is a custom car wrapped in a
precision German body. So if you love a sleek Porsche with serious
power added, call today!
