Vehicle Description
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
"The peak 944 sales in Europe had been seen during the production
of the 1985 model year, but thanks to the US market, model year
1986 became the most successful in the lifespan of the 944 - almost
28,000 cars were produced in a year including more than 10,000 944
Turbos. For 1986, Porsche 944 Turbo Cup series was created in
Germany and 944 Challenge in Canada. These were the first Porsche
one model racing series, (predecessors of the later 911 racing
series)." Thx stuttcars.com
For consignment, a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo with a title verified
155,594 actual miles. This is a garage kept beauty with an
accompanying log book showing all repairs and parts. The design of
the 944 is arguably one of the most timeless sports car designs
produced in the 80's.
Exterior
If the design of the 944 is arguably the best, so too is the Guards
Red arguably the best color, with which this car was fortunate
enough to leave the Neckarsulm assembly plant. The rounded nose,
straked intake, and wide front fenders, all seemingly fitted
together with mere millimeters of gaps, represent styling cues
still used on sports cars today and some of the finest sports cars
still utilize pop up headlights, as in this 944. A black pinstripe
leads the eyes to the back where the rubberized spoiler comes at
the end of the curved hatch glass and over the six part tail lights
that sit flush to the corners. The coveted Porsche font is
displayed on the rear fascia while bumper guards are attached to
the bumper cover that makes room for a single exhaust tip. 16-inch
BBS wheels carry 225/50/R16's with a late 2022 date code.
Imperfections include lots of touched up rock chips on the front,
scuffs, chin scrapes, discoloration near a wheel opening, and a
filled ding. All pretty minor considering the car is North of 150k
miles.
Interior
Clean, efficient, and snug door panels begin the sea of black for
the interior, which spills onto the leather bucket seats where a
driver's cover is in nice shape and the passenger leather shows
some wear but is intact. The suggested 2+2 seats in the back are in
great condition owing to the fact that very few people have
actually ventured back there. Minor patina is on the steering wheel
and shifter while the black plastic backed dash is in excellent
shape, housing four dials now lit by LEDs, behind a Plexiglas
window and black switchgear along the straight mid panel. Below the
dash, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio with Bluetooth resides over storage
and toggles, just before the console cascades down to the stout
shifter in a continuous black boot. Porsche mats protect the clean
black carpet below and black plastic covers the headliner and
sunroof. The storage area under the hatch and the black carpet
covering it are in very nice condition.
Drivetrain
Fitting like a puzzle piece in the bay is the 2.5 liter
turbocharged four cylinder, rated at 220 horsepower and mated to a
5-speed manual transmission. Power is routed to the rear axle and
3.37 gearing while power disc brakes are employed on all four
wheels. The bay has been kept clean and just like the rest of the
car, you would probably go low if asked to guess the mileage.
According to our consignor, new belts, hoses, and fluids are here
as well as a newer Optima battery.
Undercarriage
As usual, the underside shows a bit more age than the topside with
road dirt, soot, minimal surface rust, general patina, and a bit of
residual oil on the transaxle. New shocks accompany the independent
suspension and a new muffler is mounted to the single exhaust after
it has merged from the manifold outlet pipe and turbo downpipe. A
chrome tip that extends past the rear valance dresses up the
exhaust.
Drive-Ability
An analog Porsche from the 80's in Guards Red? Count us in! And
count us gone, as we shift this into first gear and run this
stealthy 2+2 onto the test loop where it provides no surprises. She
tracks well, handles on rails, and has plenty of power underfoot.
As we glide back to the garage, our checklist of functionality
scores 100. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Porsches enjoy some of the most enthusiastic following in the
automotive world and why not, the brand is now legendary both in
racing and in production. The Porsche Club of America alone has
over 160,000 members and chapters all over the country. You're
going to need a Porsche VIN to get into the club, so why not jump
in with this well maintained 944 Turbo.
WP0AA0951GN157324
W-Germany
P-Porsche
0-Passenger Car
A-Coupe
A-2.5L I4 220hp Turbo
0-Manual Belts
95-944 Turbo
1-Check Digit
G-1986
N-Neckarsulm, GE Assy Plant
157324-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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