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The Porsche 944 Turbo was introduced in February of 1985 with a powerplant based on the '924 Prototype' that had competed at Le Mans. Even though there were some early setbacks for the new 944, the development of a four-valve cylinder head on a turbocharged car was continued. The final version had a single KKK turbocharger, which had impressive gains in both power and torque with no rear adverse effect on emission standards.
The 944 Turbo was not well received in most standard GT categories, including SCCA and IMSA, so it was decided that in order for the 944 Turbo to realize its competition potential, Porsche would have to create the venue. In late 1985, Porsche AG developed the 944 Turbo Cup as an affordable, competitive, entry-level venue for motorsports enthusiasts. Initially, it was designed as a single-marque racing series run in conjunction with German ADAC Supercup races. Some examples were later put to use in other countries including France, Canada, and the United States.
The Cup cars were essentially standard-production 944 Turbos that were suited for track use. The factory-built competition machines were given a magnesium oil sump, a smaller generator, stiffer suspension, reinforced gearbox, wider tires, and modified engine components including a revised turbocharger. Safety features were added including an eight-point roll cage, driver's Recaro racing seat, manual windows, and, for weight-saving measures, were stripped of many interior components.
This 944 Turbo Cup is powered by a 2479cc single overhead cam four-cylinder engine with a single KKK turbocharger. It produces 250 horsepower, there are a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. It was originally finished in Guards Red with black leatherette upholstery and equipped as a Turbo Cup model with US equipment, Pirelli tires, and a limited-slip differential. It was delivered to race car driver Robert Bogan and was used to participate in the IMSA Firehawk Series, as well as in various SCCA events under Robertson Porsche/Audi of New Orleans sponsorship. Later, the car was sold to Porsche enthusiasts Lloyd Hawkins and completely restored. In 2008, it was purchased by Matthew Drendel.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at Amelia Island sale presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $79,200 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
The 944 Turbo was not well received in most standard GT categories, including SCCA and IMSA, so it was decided that in order for the 944 Turbo to realize its competition potential, Porsche would have to create the venue. In late 1985, Porsche AG developed the 944 Turbo Cup as an affordable, competitive, entry-level venue for motorsports enthusiasts. Initially, it was designed as a single-marque racing series run in conjunction with German ADAC Supercup races. Some examples were later put to use in other countries including France, Canada, and the United States.
The Cup cars were essentially standard-production 944 Turbos that were suited for track use. The factory-built competition machines were given a magnesium oil sump, a smaller generator, stiffer suspension, reinforced gearbox, wider tires, and modified engine components including a revised turbocharger. Safety features were added including an eight-point roll cage, driver's Recaro racing seat, manual windows, and, for weight-saving measures, were stripped of many interior components.
This 944 Turbo Cup is powered by a 2479cc single overhead cam four-cylinder engine with a single KKK turbocharger. It produces 250 horsepower, there are a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. It was originally finished in Guards Red with black leatherette upholstery and equipped as a Turbo Cup model with US equipment, Pirelli tires, and a limited-slip differential. It was delivered to race car driver Robert Bogan and was used to participate in the IMSA Firehawk Series, as well as in various SCCA events under Robertson Porsche/Audi of New Orleans sponsorship. Later, the car was sold to Porsche enthusiasts Lloyd Hawkins and completely restored. In 2008, it was purchased by Matthew Drendel.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at Amelia Island sale presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $79,200 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $85,000
Sale Price :
USD $79,200
1986 Porsche 944 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 944
(Data based on Model Year 1986 sales)
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: wp0aa0952gn154934 Sold for USD$5,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO Chassis#: WP0AA0952GN154934 Sold for USD$17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1986 Porsche 944 Chassis#: wp0aa0945gn460873 Sold for USD$8,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Porsche 944 Chassis#: wp0aa0955gn157424 Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: wp0aa0959gn152890 Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1986 PORSCHE 944 CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: WP0AA0954GN156314 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1986 Porsche 944 S Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Porsche 944 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: WP0AA0959GN154073 Sold for USD$28,500 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1986 Porsche 944 Sold for USD$19,800 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$16,500 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: WP0AA0956GN150854 Sold for USD$31,900 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: WP0AA0953GN155610 Sold for USD$26,950 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$62,700 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZGN154078 Sold for USD$62,840 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Race Retro Live Online Auction | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Chassis#: WP0AA0956GN150854 Sold for USD$27,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Sold for USD$26,950 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Porsche 944s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1986 Porsche 944's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | wp0aa0958gn151701 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $20,000 | ||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $25,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $17,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | ||||
1986 Porsche 944 Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $10,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | WPOZZZ957HN100138 | 2020 Webbs : Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | $40,000 | $45,000 | |
1986 Porsche 944 | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $26,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $19,500 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $8,500 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | WP0ZZZ94ZGN402620 | 2019 H & H Pavilion Gardens Buxton | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $7,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | WPOZZZ95ZGN102051 | 2019 Silverstone Race Retro Classic Car | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | WP0AA0956GN150062 | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $20,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2017 Silver Auction Vancouver/Portland | $2,100 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 | 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg | $4,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $65,000 | $75,000 | ||
1986 Porsche 944 | WP0AA0946GN456542 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | WP0AA09549N151677 | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $60,000 | $75,000 | |
1986 Porsche 944 | 2017 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2017 | $10,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Race Car 2.5/500 HP, 5-Speed | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | ||||
1986 Porsche 944 Track Car Racing Trailer Included | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | $23,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Track Car | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | $23,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Orca Race Car | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $50,000 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas | $7,500 | |||
1986 PORSCHE 944 COUPE | WP0AA0949GN459547 | 2011 McCormick's Auction 51Palm Springs, California | $7,500 | ||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe | 2010 Leake Car Auctions Houston Reliant Center | $2,600 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Two Door | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $4,200 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2008 MidAmerica Auctions National Sports Center | $7,250 | |||
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe | 2008 Mecum Des Moines High Performance Auction | $7,750 |
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