Porsche 944 Turbo (1985)
Porsche 944 Turbo (1985), full service history, extensive work performed, including video documentation
Overview
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Kickdown's Take
by Louis KalendruschatThe 944 Turbo is one of the most sought-after versions of the Porsche 944. Well-preserved examples are extremely rare. A great deal of time has been invested in the Turbo offered here, and the car is in excellent condition as a result. The result is a collector’s item that represents an exciting investment with the added bonus of driving pleasure.
For sale is a 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo in Indian Red with a black leather interior.
Highlights:
- Sought-after 944 Turbo with 220 hp
- First registered in Austria
- Service history available
- Fully functional equipment
- H license plate
- Last service in February 2026
- The current owner performed extensive work in his own workshop, totaling approximately 300 hours of labor and €5,000 in parts:
- New timing belt and tensioners
- New shaft seals all around
- New turbocharger and water pump installed 5,000 km ago
- New intake and vacuum hoses where necessary
- New engine mounts
- Numerous minor body repairs and underbody cleaning
- New door and body seals where necessary
- New limit switches for electric sunroof
- Extensive rust prevention treatment in all cavities
- Numerous body parts with new hot-dip galvanizing
- New clutch
- Shift linkage replaced
- Transmission ice-blasted, transmission mount restored
- New clutch master and slave cylinders
- All fluids replaced
- Extensive video documentation of the conservative restoration, with videos totaling over 50,000 views
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1985
- First registration: Austria, 1985
- Location: 84061 Ergoldsbach, Germany
- Number of previous owners: 3
- Accident-free
- Registered
- H-license plate
- The car is sold with a new German TÜV inspection certificate and currently has Austrian registration documents
- Ready to drive
Model History
The Porsche 944 was introduced in the early 1980s as a further development of the Porsche 924. While the 924 originally stemmed from a design developed by Porsche for Volkswagen, the 944 was built on a significantly more independent technical foundation featuring a four-cylinder engine developed by Porsche. The model debuted in 1981 and was very well received by the press and customers. Production took place largely at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm, where the 924 was also built. The 944 quickly established itself as a sporty yet practical transaxle Porsche and is today considered one of the brand’s defining sports cars from the 1980s.
Facts
Exterior & Interior:
- Exterior color: Indian Red
- Interior: black leather upholstery, very well-maintained condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
- Partially repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 220 hp (162 kW)
- Manual transmission
- Last service: 02/2026
Mileage:
- Mileage: 159,348 km
- Mileage verifiable: yes
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Service record
- Extensive video documentation of the restoration
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: from 2025, very good tread
- Body: good condition with minor age-related wear
- Underbody: good condition, no known rust
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition.
Known defects:
- No defects known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.
Summary:
For sale is a 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo in Indian Red. The vehicle is in its third ownership, is registered in Austria, and is ready to drive immediately. It is being sold with a fresh German registration. Particularly noteworthy are the service history, the verifiable mileage, and the last service performed in February 2026. Extensive work has been carried out by the current owner. Additionally, comprehensive video documentation of the restoration is available. Overall, this 944 Turbo presents itself as a very well-maintained classic with a well-documented history.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed
Transport
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Questions and Comments
Technik: Der Porsche 944 erschien in den Versionen 944, 944 S, 944 S2, 944 Turbo und – in begrenzter Stückzahl – als Topmodell 944 Turbo S. Die Versionen unterschieden sich in der Motorleistung, der Ausstattung und dem Preis. Alle Versionen kennzeichnet und eint das Transaxlesystem, das es vor dem 924 nicht bei Porsche gegeben hatte: Der Motor sitzt mit seinem Schwerpunkt leicht hinter der Vorderachse, wohingegen die (ursprünglich für den Audi 100 entwickelte) Einheit aus Getriebe und Achsantrieb im Heck des Fahrzeugs liegt. Verbunden werden Motor und Getriebe durch eine in einem Stahlrohr laufende Welle. Das ergibt zusammen mit dem großen Kraftstofftank eine ausgewogene Gewichtsverteilung von 48 : 52 (Front : Heck) und dadurch ein neutrales Fahrverhalten und gute Traktion. LG Tom