Descripción
This is not your typical 944 Turbo!!
In 1986 Porsche launched the new 944 Turbo featuring a 220bhp, 2. 5 litre four-cylinder engine which was essentially a turbocharged standard unit but with strengthened internals to cope with the increase in power. The 944 Turbo was well received and sold well, prompting Porsche to revamp the model in early 1988.
The 'Turbo' had been the basis of the highly successful and entertaining F1-supporting 'Turbo Cup', similar to today's 'GT3 Super Cup'.
A decision was made to uprate the power of the full-race cars, and it was decided that the power upgrade should be passed on to the road cars culminating in the launch of the 250bhp Porsche 944 Turbo S/ SE.
Initially, there were around 1, 000 Turbo cars built of which 77 were sold in the UK. All these cars had the same Silver with a hint of Pink paintwork (affectionately called “Silberrosa” or Silver Rose) and the Burgundy Studio Check cloth interior.
Following the initial run of Silver Rose cars and in response to customer demand, midway through 1988 any colour from the Porsche catalogue, along with any interior option was made available, instead of the 'Silver Rose' scheme and cost a huge 10% more than a standard Turbo.
The British press call these cars Porsche 944 Turbo SE (Special Equipment) which came from Porsche Cars GB (Also know as 952 cars)
USA and rest of Europe referred to them as Porsche 944 Turbo S (Also know as 951 cars).
The Turbo S was undoubtedly the fastest 944 and was introduced in 1988 as a limited production run, with a specification that emulated the "Turbo Cup" race cars. Improvements to M758 included the M44/ 52 engine (with a new turbocharger, modified turbine vanes and enhanced DME mapping), a stronger clutch, transmission and limited slip differential, plus larger 12" front disc brakes (similar to the 928 S4), adjustable Koni suspension (via the M030 option package) and special 'Club Sport' alloy wheels.
The car presented here is a very special low mileage, low ownership vehicle and currently sits as part of a private car collection famous for housing some of the lowest mileage Ferrari models in existence having been sourced from highly respectable Porsche specialist.
This genuine, UK-supplied 1989 944 Turbo 'SE' 952, first registered on the 24th April of that year, conforming to the specific ranges for these limited-run cars is in quite exceptional condition.
Option Codes:
030 - Club Sport Package
220 - Limited Slip Differential 40%
288 - Headlight Washers
437 - Full Power Seat Left
438 - Full Power Seat Right
490 - Sound Package
526 - Door panels Covered With Cloth
533 - Alarm System
573 - Air Conditioning
593 - ABS
605 - Vertical Headlight Adjustment
650 - Electric Sunroof
990 - All Cloth Seats
It's an all original example with a very comprehensive service and maintenance history:
16/ 06/ 1989 - 2675miles
14/ 09/ 1989 - 8409miles
17/ 05/ 1991 - 10030miles
20/ 12/ 1991 - 15142miles
11/ 11/ 1992 - 20538miles
09/ 06/ 1993 - 23965miles
02/ 07/ 1994 - 31333miles
15/ 04/ 1995 - 35519miles
08/ 07/ 2004 - 43842miles
24/ 10/ 2008 - 44392miles
10/ 06/ 2016 - 47221miles
This car has been used sparingly, covering just 47, 300 verifiable miles.
(Following work carried out on last service at a cost of £4, 800. 00)
-Engine mounts
-Steering Drive Shaft
-Fan Belt
-Timing Belt
-Alternator Belt
-Aux Balance Shaft Belt
-Rotor arm
-Spark Plugs
-Fuel Pump
-Oil Filter
-5 x Liters Oil
-Air filter
-SEM Relay
-Flasher Relay
-Exhaust Muffler
-Exhaust Manifold Gasket
-Exhaust Clamp Exhaust support
-Boot Lock Seal
-Bonnet Strut
-Battery Bracket
-Battery Clamp
-2 x 225 50 16 TOYO Tyres
-2 x 245 45 16 TOYO Tyres
-Number Plate Set
Complete with its original handbooks, service records, tools, unused spare wheel, original radio and speakers.
These Porsche can out pace a 911and are significantly more rare. Looking at the market you wont find a comparable example, and I'm not sure if I will ever see one.
This is a rare car and these limited edition models are much sought-after by Porsche enthusiasts for good reason!
Bargain due to down sizing collection.
