Vehicle Description
Name another 30-year-old car that can still run with the big dogs
both on the street and on the track like this 1986 Porsche 944
Turbo. Few cars represent bigger bang for the buck, and this
professionally modified car still commands respect wherever it
goes.
Maybe some 911 guys look down at the front-engined, water-cooled
944, but one drive will convince anyone that this is a serious
driver's car. The all-white bodywork is a little "Miami Vice" and
still looks fantastic, a testament to the care it has received for
the past few decades. A clean history report which indicates just
three owners prove it's been loved since day one. The Turbo's
special front fascia carries large fog lamps and extra cooling
ducts, but no scuffs or cracks from steep driveways. Fit and finish
are typically Porsche excellent and even the black rubber trim like
the rear spoiler and weather stripping is smooth and supple. Look
at the condition of this car, then look at the price and be
prepared to be impressed.
The interior is as pure a driving environment as you'll find.
Designed by the same guys who win at Lemans, it avoids the quirks
of the 911 and delivers all the gear you need to get the most out
of the hardware. It's been upgraded with a set of Sparco racing
buckets with harnesses, which are grippy but all-day comfortable.
There's a reinforced Rennline roll bar where the back seats used to
be, which gives you an idea of this car's capabilities and
intentions. Clear analog gauges put function over style and the
5-speed shifter is the best one this side of a Mazda Miata's
joystick. A custom Sparco flat-bottom steering wheel enhances the
race-ready look, but it's still quite civilized with plenty of
sound deadening and features like power windows and locks and a
great-sounding Sony AM/FM/CD/iPod/USB stereo system, replacing the
original 80s vintage stereo. The 944 is also practical, with a
large hatch area that's upholstered in a minimalist way to save
weight.
In stock form, the 944's turbocharged inline-four cranked out a
robust 217 horsepower from just 2.5 liters, but this one goes a
little bit beyond. Fortified with an Autothority Stage II chip, a
billet fuel rail, a fuel pressure regulator, and an Accuboost
manual boost control with billet bypass valve, it now makes a
rather impressive 286 horsepower. Canted over at an angle for a
lower center of gravity, it makes big torque at low speeds, yet its
light weight means that the car has almost ideal 50/50 weight
distribution. The 5-speed manual transmission has its own oil
cooler for track use, and the fully independent suspension is
race-bred yet supple and everyone knows Porsche's binders are
legendary, especially when fortified with Zimmerman cross-drilled
rotors and stainless flex lines. Expert maintenance means that it's
turn-key ready, and the impressively clean undercarriage is more
proof that this car has led an easy life as a fair-weather toy. It
also comes with two sets of wheels, the 3-piece Speedlines shown in
photos and a second seat of CCW "Classic" 3-piece wheels with satin
black centers. Oh, and check out the sticky rubber, too!
Go ahead, give this one a try. At 30 years old, it's still
impressive on the road and it should be no surprise that these are
still incredibly popular track day toys. This one is so clean and
cleverly modified, there's a lot of fun awaiting its new owner.
Call today!