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In 1985, Porsche introduced a turbocharged version of the 944, boosting horsepower from 150 to 220 BHP. Along with the turbocharger, the 944 received an integrated front bumper, a strengthened gearbox, 911 brakes, a different final drive ratio, and streamlined aerodynamics.
In 1988, power was boosted even further with the introduction of the Porsche 944 Turbo S. It came with 250 horsepower, 100 more than the standard 944. This increase was made possible by a larger K26-8 Turbo and revised engine mapping, allowing the full boost until 5,800 RPM. To help cope with the increase in power, the 944 Turbo S came with 928 S4 front brakes, stiffening brackets on the front frame rails, and adjustable Koni shocks. The S package also received anti-lock brakes, a limited-slip differential, and power front seats.
For 1988, Porsche built 1,635 examples of the Turbo S.
This particular example has just 39,000 miles on its odometer. The car was completed at the factory on May 4th of 1988 and was delivered to its first owner in Utah on August 9th of 1988 with 104 delivery miles. The car had been optioned with the sport suspension package, headlight washers, protective side moldings, a rear window wiper, cruise control, California emissions, and an electric sunroof.
The car is finished in its original Maraschino Red Metallic paint and light grey leatherette interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
In 1988, power was boosted even further with the introduction of the Porsche 944 Turbo S. It came with 250 horsepower, 100 more than the standard 944. This increase was made possible by a larger K26-8 Turbo and revised engine mapping, allowing the full boost until 5,800 RPM. To help cope with the increase in power, the 944 Turbo S came with 928 S4 front brakes, stiffening brackets on the front frame rails, and adjustable Koni shocks. The S package also received anti-lock brakes, a limited-slip differential, and power front seats.
For 1988, Porsche built 1,635 examples of the Turbo S.
This particular example has just 39,000 miles on its odometer. The car was completed at the factory on May 4th of 1988 and was delivered to its first owner in Utah on August 9th of 1988 with 104 delivery miles. The car had been optioned with the sport suspension package, headlight washers, protective side moldings, a rear window wiper, cruise control, California emissions, and an electric sunroof.
The car is finished in its original Maraschino Red Metallic paint and light grey leatherette interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $46,200
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 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 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 | |
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 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo | wp0aa2953jn150877 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $22,000 | ||
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup | WP0AA0957JN165063 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo SE Race Car - Ex-Tiff Needell/Richard Attwood | WPOZZZ95ZJN100848 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |||
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S | WPOZZZ95ZJN101792 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | $24,000 | $30,000 | |
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo | 2017 Mecum : Denver | $6,000 | |||
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S Silver Rose | WPOZZZ95ZJN100806 | 2016 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 Withdrawn | WPOZZZ95ZJN101551 | 2012 Silverstone : CarFest South 'Pride & Joy' Auction | |||
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo | WP0ZZZ95ZJN101107 | 2012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1988 Porsche Turbo Cabriolet | WP0EB0931JS070383 | 2012 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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