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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe

  • Chassis Number: WPOAA2957JN151272
The Porsche 944 Turbo was introduced in 1986 and carried the internal designation of Type 951. Two years later, Porsche introduced the Turbo S with a more robust 250 horsepower engine. Along with the additional power, the Turbo S received numerous suspension upgrades, an external transmission oil cooler, 928 S4 brakes, a limited-slip differential and Club Sport design wheels similar to the Design 90 wheel. With all the improvements, the Turbo S was essentially a road-going variant of the racing Turbo Cup 944s. It had great stopping power, exceptional performance, and superior handling.

In 1989, the Turbo S designation was dropped, but the S package included with the cars remained in subsequent 944 Turbo models. Porsche exported just 1,874 examples of the 944 Turbo to the United States for the 1988 model year and production of the Turbo S was limited to just 1,000.

This Turbo S model was originally finished in Silver Rose with a burgundy plaid interior. It was delivered to MVP Inc. of Merriville, Indiana. It came equipped with the optional Blaupunkt Reno radio, automatic speed control and a removable sunroof with electric tilt.

The car shows just 718 original miles and the car has been well cared for - being stored for much of its existence. It retains its original window sticker, books, keys, touch-up paint, brochure, and dealer directory. The 2479cc single overhead cam four-cylinder engine is fitted with a single KKK turbocharger. There is a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with servo-assisted rear brakes.

In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island sale presented by Gooding & Company. It was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $65,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $82,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012

2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $65,000 
Sale Price :
USD $82,500

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Porsche 944 Turbo

(Data based on Model Year 1988 sales)
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo
Sold for USD$18,700
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S 'Silver Rose'
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101750
Sold for USD$24,057
  2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
Chassis#: WP0AA0957JN165063
Sold for USD$63,800
  2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
Chassis#: WP0AA0954JN165070
Sold for USD$89,600
  2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis#: WPOZZZ95ZJN101769
Sold for USD$52,147
  2020 Artcurial : Automobiles sur les Champs
 
1988 PORSCHE 944 TURBO S
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101634
Sold for USD$34,799
  2020 Silverstone Auctions : The May Live Online Auction
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
Chassis#: WP0AA0950JN165082
Sold for USD$52,640
  2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo image  1988 Porsche 944 Turbo image  
1988 PORSCHE 944 TURBO
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101241
Sold for USD$15,188
  2019 Coys - True Greats 2019
 
1988 Porsche Rothmans 944 Turbo Cup
Chassis#: WP0AA0958JN165069
Sold for USD$98,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : The Taj Ma Garaj Collection
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo image  1988 Porsche 944 Turbo image  
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo
Chassis#: WPOZZZ95ZJN100430
Sold for USD$38,124
  2019 Silverstone - Heythrop Classic Car Sale
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Rothmans Cup
Chassis#: WP0AA0957JN165063
Sold for USD$49,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo
Sold for USD$5,100
  2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101792
Sold for USD$24,478
  2017 Silverstone - The Porsche Sale
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo 'S'
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101634
Sold for USD$25,310
  2017 Silverstone - Classic
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis#: WP0AA2953JN151575
Sold for USD$46,200
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZJN101706
Sold for USD$43,203
  2016 Silverstone Auctions : Porsche Sale
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Chassis#: WPOAA2957JN151272
Sold for USD$82,500
  2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo image  
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe
Chassis#: WPOZZZ95ZJN101107
Sold for USD$9,145
  2008 Bonhams - Porsche & Lotus Motor Cars and Related Automobilia
 
1988 Porsche 944 S
Chassis#: WPOZZZ94ZJN400734
Sold for USD$6,102
  2004 Coys Auction - Autosport 2004
 
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Track Car
Sold for USD$13,200
  2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
 

Porsche 944 Turbos That Failed To Sell At Auction

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1988 Porsche 944 Turbowp0aa2953jn1508772024 Mecum : Kissimmee$22,000  
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo CupWP0AA0957JN1650632023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary $150,000$175,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo SE Race Car - Ex-Tiff Needell/Richard AttwoodWPOZZZ95ZJN1008482021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone   
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo SWPOZZZ95ZJN1017922018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum $24,000$30,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo 2017 Mecum : Denver$6,000  
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S Silver RoseWPOZZZ95ZJN1008062016 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale   
1988 PORSCHE 944 TURBO 2015 Leake Auction Dallas$22,000  
1988 Porsche Turbo 2014 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic$37,500  
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S - Regretfully WithdrawnWPOZZZ95ZJN1015512012 Silverstone : CarFest South 'Pride & Joy' Auction   
1988 Porsche 944 TurboWP0ZZZ95ZJN1011072012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens   
1988 Porsche Turbo CabrioletWP0EB0931JS0703832012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale   
1988 PORSCHE 944 TURBO S COUPE 2003 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$12,800  
1988 PORSCHE 944 TURBO S 2002 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$14,000  

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