Porsche 944 Turbo (1985)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
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• Extensively rebuilt 944 Turbo: Approximately €36,000 has been invested in recent years. The engine, transmission, and clutch have been overhauled; the interior has been reupholstered; extensive modifications have been made and registered (see below); the brake system and air conditioning have been overhauled; and much more.
• Consequently, the 944 Turbo is in extremely good condition
• GFÜ appraisal report from January 2022 with a grade of 2 is available
• Last service in May 2026; fresh TÜV valid through September 2028

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 1985
• Country of first registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-four with turbocharger, no catalytic converter, 220 PS (162 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, 5-speed manual transmission (transaxle)
• Exterior color: Indian Red (LM3A)
• Interior: Leather, black with red contrast stitching
• TÜV valid until 09/2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Power windows
  • Air conditioning
  • Power-adjustable CUP exterior mirrors
  • Rear seats, still registered
  • Spare tire with compressor
• The following modifications were made:
  • H&R RSS Deep coilover suspension, custom-made for this vehicle (front 60–100 mm, rear 60–90 mm), registered
  • KW adjustable camber strut mounts
  • Shark Motorsport strut bar
  • RH P wheels 9x18 ET40 and 10x18 ET27, rim surfaces high-gloss polished, registered
  • Wheel spacers: front 41 mm, rear 21 mm, registered
  • Bastuck complete exhaust system, registered
  • 911-style roll bar, short version, custom-made, registered, can be removed in under 30 minutes
  • Zimmermann sport brake rotors all around, Spiegler steel-braided lines all around
  • Porsche Clubsport steering wheel (964)
  • Porsche Classic Communication Management with navigation
  • Hertz speakers in the front doors, passive subwoofer in the trunk
  • New lighting units and turn signals
  • LiteBlox lightweight battery
  • Sparco hand-held fire extinguisher (NOVEC)
  • Seatbelt pads
  • Titanium wheel nuts
• Accessories:
  • Original rims with tires
  • Momo sport steering wheel and original steering wheel
  • All relevant original parts
  • Spare parts (including ignition coil, starter motor) can be included

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Indian Red (LM3A)
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The paint has been restored in multiple stages and sealed with Modesta ceramic coating
• The front was repainted in 2022 due to stone chips: front bumper, front fender, and headlight covers
• The rest of the paintwork shows some stone chips and minor touch-ups; there is a repainted area on the left side panel
• No rust is known to be present; the appraisal report from January 2022 also certifies that all body parts, including the cavities, are free of corrosion
• Underbody protection has been renewed; the underbody has been treated with Fluid Film and sealed with SF Ceramic; various components have been derusted and galvanized

Interior

• Leather, black with red contrast stitching
• Dashboard, seats, rear bench, steering wheel, gearshift boot, and armrest have been reupholstered
• The interior is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear; the interior has been restored
• All features are fully functional
• No known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered for year-round use
• The engine runs flawlessly
• Engine overhaul in 2019 at approx. 217,500 km: Cylinder head removed and resealed due to a leak; new hydraulic lifters, clutch, and water pump installed
• Timing belt replaced in 2022
• Clutch and transmission overhauled in 2022: new shaft seal, pilot bearing, release bearing, all transmission seals, shift linkage, and transaxle tube
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• Solid-state DME relay, crankshaft sensor, and ignition coil replaced as a precaution
• Brake system replaced: Front and rear calipers remanufactured with new seal kits and pistons; all rotors and pads new; parking brake overhauled
• Air conditioning system overhauled: compressor, drier, and lines replaced; R134a refrigerant
• Wheel alignment performed; suspension adjusted
• No known technical defects
• Tires: Falken 225/35 R18 and 245/35 R18 with very good tread depth
• Last service: May 2026

History

Ownership history

• 5 owners in total; current owner since 2021; the appraisal report from January 2022 also lists the current owner as the 5th owner
• Mileage: 223,294 km, verifiable via invoices, service records, and vehicle inspection reports
• Initial registration in Germany

Service History (Excerpt)

• May 2026: Last service
• May 2025: Maintenance service
• 05/2025: Air conditioning service
• 2022: Clutch and transmission overhauled
• 2021: Brakes overhauled, interior reupholstered
• 2019: Engine overhauled

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents
• GFÜ appraisal report dated January 25, 2022, with a grade of 2
• TÜV Nord vehicle inspection reports from September 2022, October 2024, and the most recent inspection, each showing no apparent defects
• Extensive maintenance history with investments totaling approximately €36,000 since 2021
• Invoices
• Owner’s manual with maintenance log and service stamps
• ABE documentation, including Zimmermann sport brake rotors
• Porsche Classic Communication Management navigation software
• In-car folder, radio manual, and Porsche service booklet

Summary

For sale is a Porsche 944 Turbo first registered in Germany in December 1985, with an “H” license plate and TÜV valid through September 2028. Approximately €36,000 has been invested in this exceptionally well-maintained vehicle since 2021 alone. The 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine was overhauled in 2019 at approximately 217,500 km; the clutch and transmission were overhauled in 2022. The brake system has been replaced. The body is in excellent condition with only slight age-related signs of wear. The front end was repainted in 2022 due to stone chips; the rest of the paintwork shows some stone chips and minor touch-ups. The restored interior is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition. The coilover suspension, 18-inch wheels, Bastuck exhaust system, and roll bar are all registered. This vehicle is ideal for buyers looking for a comprehensively refurbished and modified 944 Turbo.