For Sale: 1989 Porsche 944 in Chicago, Illinois

1989 Porsche 944 Turbo COMEPLETELY ORIGINAL WELL MAINTAINED SURVIVOR100% ORIGINAL INDIA RED EXTERIORRARE LIGHT GREY LEATHER INTERIOR250 HP 2.5L INTERCOOLED TURBO ENGINE5-SPEED TRANSAXLE W/ LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALOPTIONED W/ KONI SPORT SHOCKS AND HIGH-FI AUDIOINCLUDES FACTORY SPARE, JACK & LUG WRENCH Known to hard-core Porsche fans as Type 951, the 944-based Turbo debuted for 1985 and drastically upped performance with nearly 60 additional horsepower on tap from the silky smooth 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine. Clutch and gearbox upgrades handled the extra power and other upgrades applied to the 944 Turbo included bigger anti-roll bars, 4-piston brake calipers, a smoother front end and bigger rear spoiler. Methodically developed and improved, power output was raised to 250 horsepower with the Turbo S for 1988 and for 1989-91 on the 944 Turbo. Today, these cars were, and remain, massive performers with thrilling acceleration, nimble handling, anchor-like 4-piston disc ventilated disc brakes, and a factory-advertised top speed of 162 mph. Production was relatively low for the 944 Turbo and its variants, with just 1,385 exported the United States for the 1989 model year.Purchased by the current owner from Ohio five years ago, this 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo is a high-quality survivor with 109,803 actual miles. Retaining its complete original India red exterior paint finish, this highly-optioned Porsche is complemented by a rare Light Grey interior featuring optional Code 946 leather front seats. The potent 2.5-liter engine, renowned for smoothness and low-end torque, delivers 250 factory-rated horsepower in concert with a 5-speed manual transaxle including an optional Code 220 limited-slip differential. Other choice factory-fitted options include the Code 030 Sport Group with Yellow Koni shock absorbers, Code 454 cruise control, the Code 490 High-Fi sound system with Code 494 additional amplifier, a Code 533 anti-theft system, Code 573 air conditioning, Code 493 Anti-Lock (ABS) brakes, and the Code 650 removable sunroof. Joining the car for sale is service records and receipts showing a clutch done at 88k miles, timing belt at 93k miles and water pump at 95k miles. The factory spare wheel/tire, roadside jack, and lug wrench are included. Highly optioned and very original, this 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo is a quality survivor, offered in very good condition. Sure to attract Porsche enthusiasts everywhere who like to drive, this 944 Turbo is ready to enjoy. Contact us to see it for yourself, get full details, and add it to your garage today!