Vehicle Description
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo - 2.5L 4 Cylinder Turbo - 5 Speed Manual
Transmission - Black Over Tan Interior with New Seats - Turbo Twist
Wheels - Fully Serviced by German Automotive Services - Original
Parts Available For lunch it prefers Ferraris, but it has been
known to snack on Corvettes. �€"Porsche 944 Turbo magazine ad The
simple truth-as noted in the Porsche ad quoted above-was that 944
Turbo power and performance was more than competitive with Ferraris
and Corvettes of the day. Back in 1986 when the 944 Turbo was
launched, a writer for the European magazine, MotorSport concluded
his review and made that very point: It is said that car
enthusiasts aspire either to a Porsche or a Ferrari; I confess to a
strong Mediterranean (i.e., Italian) leaning amongst the normal run
of test cars, but a week with the 944 Turbo has suddenly put me in
danger from that mythical creature the two-horned dilemma. That
writer's assessment of the 944 Turbo's handling was part of what
impressed him: On dry roads the traction of the rear tires is
almost unbreakable and where mud, water, or a severe bump
momentarily separate road from rubber, any slide which results is
brief and predictable almost self-correcting. Instantly obedient to
small steering movements, the chassis displays the mildest
understeer as the car settles into a corner then balances itself
effortlessly as the throttle opens. It feels quite neutral as the
lateral forces build up and the amount of grip available is
terrific: push it harder and harder and the tail begins to hint at
oversteer, but this happens at such high speeds that it would be
almost impossible to find a bend on the road long enough to push it
that far. Lifting off makes the nose drop and tuck in but not
enough to upset the rear, making this a safe method of fine
adjustment to back up that delicate steering. And the car's power
delivery caught his attention, too:Even in fifth gear the car is
very quick; play with the well-spaced pedals to slot into third and
it bolts forward, gulping the longest straights without pausing for
breath. There is an electronic fuel cut-out at 6,500 rpm, should
the driver be too busy looking at the road to notice the tach
needle, but with acquaintance one learns to select one gear higher
than normal and let the turbo do the work. With 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
gear speeds of 66, 97, and 132 mph, there is plenty of headroom.
The brakes feel very strong, well able to control the car. The fact
is-as a great many Porsche enthusiasts know, and market valuations
over the past few years have reflected-the 944 Turbo's combination
of one of the largest displacement 4-cylinder engines ever made
with a front-rear almost 50-50 weight distribution in an
aerodynamically smooth body manufactured with Porsche's legendary
attention to detail still makes for a compelling 1980s-based
driving experience. Offered here is a black-over champagne partial
leather 1986 944 Turbo that has been well maintained over the
years, and has benefitted from substantial recent service work.
In-the-know prospects for this car will appreciate that its 135,000
miles-a very modest under-4,000 miles per-year average-together
with its excellent mechanical condition and accident-free history
makes for a very desirable candidate. Porsche has long been known
for the quality of its paint work, especially, as is the case here,
when the paint is one of the company's non-metallic, single-stage
colors; here (LO41) black. While there is light patina on some
surfaces, overall the car's exterior finish is excellent.
Matte-black window trim is also in good condition. Body-panel fit
and finish retains factory tolerances, another Porsche strength.
Doors shut with the characteristic bank-vault solidity. Cabin
glass-including on the expansive hatch-is clear and un-cracked, as
are all lighting lenses. There are no exterior modifications from
stock. Badging is correct
