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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
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Making its debut for the 1986 model year, the Porsche 944 Turbo (951), featured a new turbocharged and intercooled engine with improved aerodynamics, a stiffer suspension setup, and larger brakes, when compared to a standard 944. This launch-year example is finished in Zermatt Silver Metallic over a Burgundy leather interior and is equipped with 16” BBS wheels, pop-up headlights, fog lights, a power height-adjustable driver’s seat, a sunroof, an alarm system, cruise control, air conditioning, and a Sony CD stereo.
The 944 Turbo distinguishes itself from a base 944 by its rounded nose with an integrated bumper, driving lights, and a body-colored diffuser below the rear bumper. This example comes finished in Zermatt Silver Metallic and features pop-up headlights, fog lights, a removable sunroof, a rear spoiler, and a single exhaust outlet. This Turbo rides on 16” BBS wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. The seller reports to have added rear lights, states that the sunroof motor gears were replaced in January of 2023, and that the front and rear bumpers, and hood have had previous paintwork. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with paint meter readings, and a clean CARFAX report.
The cabin is upholstered in Burgundy leather and features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an optional electric sunroof, a power height-adjustable driver’s seat, an alarm system, and power windows. Factory options include an elevated steering wheel hub, and a Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23, which is included with the sale. Additional amenities include cruise control, air conditioning, and the seller notes that a Sony CD stereo has been fitted. All gauges, electronics, and accessories are reported to function as intended, with no warning lights present.
Powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four, the 944 Turbo sends up to 217 HP and 243 lb.-ft. of torque to its rear wheels by way of a 5-speed manual transaxle. The seller notes braided fuel lines have been added, and maintenance completed in 2020 is said to have included cleaning the fuel injectors, along with replacing the timing belt, water pump, fuel hoses, spark plugs, engine mounts, as well as drive belts, tensioners, idlers, and rollers. Additional work performed in March 2022 included an oil change and the replacement of the coolant expansion tank, oil cooler housing gasket, oil pressure relief valve, and oil pressure sender.
This sale will include the owner’s manuals, a window sticker, a toolkit, a spare tire, an air pump, a car cover, some documentation, the original Blaupunkt Monterey stereo, and a clean title.