Beschreibung
Porsche introduced the 944 back in 1982 and regularly kept on top of its development. By 1989, when the final S2 version was launched, the 944 had grown into a fully-fledged sports car, thanks to its wonderfully sculpted, aggressively flared arches and inclusion of a lusty new 16V 3-litre power plant, mated to a 5 speed rear mounted transaxle gearbox, for even weight distribution and excellent handling.
Worldwide, production of the S2 Cabriolet was just over 5, 500 during its 1990/ 91 production run, with only 1702 produced in 1991. There are now less than 200 still currently on the UK’s roads, according to the “How Many Left” website.
This stunning 1991 example in Baltic Blue with a full leather interior, is in fantastic original condition and is one of the lowest mileage examples we've ever seen, having covered just over 34, 000 miles from new, backed up by comprehensive service history (16 stamps to date) and MOT certificates dating back to 1995.
As part of the car’s pre-sale preparation, the all-important cam belt, balance shaft belt, auxiliary belts and water pump service has just been carried out, at 34, 221 miles.
Still in its original paint, the bodywork is in superb condition. The bodywork shows no signs of corrosion anywhere and there's zero history of any corrosion detailed on the DVLA’s MOT website.
The blue fabric roof is in good overall condition with a clear, non-discoloured rear screen. It raises and lowers electrically, as it should.
Presented with Porsche’s “Linen” coloured interior, the car is fitted with the optional full leather sports front seats, featuring part electrical adjustments. With deeper side bolsters than the standard seats, they are both comfortable and provide excellent lateral support.
Showing only the very slightest of wear and almost no discolouration, the seats bear evidence to this 944's meticulous care and low mileage. The rear seats look unused.
The carpets and door cards have resisted the rigours of age remarkably well and are all dry with no evidence of watermarks (suggesting no leaks from the soft top).
The car is fitted with electrically adjustable door mirrors, electric windows and front fog lights. In addition, the option codes for the car identify that the car was also built with headlamp washers, automatic heating control, ABS, headlight levelling system, alarm and immobiliser. The car is also fitted with an after market JVC radio/ cd player incorporating a 6 player CD unit located in the boot.
The 944 S2 was the ultimate naturally aspirated of all 944 models. With a redesigned engine block, the S2's engine capacity rose to 3. 0 litres, making it the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time.
Incorporating belt-driven balance-shaft technology, the large capacity 4 cylinder engine, exhibits near six-cylinder levels of smoothness.
The 5 speed gearbox (further strengthened from the 944S), was also built as a transaxle. This is a single unit that combines the transmission, axle and differential and is located at the rear of the car to provide for near 50/ 50 weight distribution, providing for excellent handling characteristics.
Output increased to 211 bhp and 207 lb-ft of torque, almost equivalent to early 944 Turbo models, but without the low end lag inherent to those cars. For many, this made the S2 a more useable driver’s car than the Turbo model.
Having just over 34, 000 miles from new, the engine feels tight and punchy. Gear changes from the manual box are also tight and precise, with the clutch operating smoothly with no evidence of slipping.
Charles Ivey Specialist Cars in Surbiton carried out the most recent service at 33, 844 miles, in April this year.
The car sits of the correct Design 90 16-inch cast alloy wheels, which are all in excellent condition. The wheels are fitted with matching quality tyres on each axle, in the correct sizing pattern of 205/ 55/ 16 fronts and 225/ 50/ 16 rears. All tyres are date stamped either 2018 or 2020 and all with significant tread left.
As can be seen from the photos, the underside is in fantastic condition, with absolutely zero signs of any corrossion. The original factory underseal is all intact and there is still evidence of the Porsche engine wax to the underside of the engine and factory wax oil, on the rear suspension arms.
To further preserve the excellent condition of the car’s underside, as part of the pre-sales preparation, the underside was subject to extensive corrosion preventative treatment, using a combination of Dinitrol and Lanoguard anti corrosion and clear wax products.
According to its service book, services have been carried out at the following mileages: 2, 900 – 10, 668 – 20, 534 – 21, 616 – 23, 117 – 24, 101 – 25, 492 – 26, 699 – 27, 577 – 27, 886 – 29, 186 – 30, 575 – 32, 843 – 33, 191 – 33, 672 and most recently at 33, 844 miles.
The 944 S2 was renowned for its torquey engine, rapid mid-range acceleration and sublime handling – the Cabriolet offered all this, but in an even better-looking package. Today, its scarcity in the market only adds to its allure and they’re now becoming highly coveted. To find one in such incredible original condition, with a great history and such low mileage, is a very rare find indeed and an ideal example for collector or enthusiast alike.
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