Porsche 944 S2 Registration Number: H987 XSE First Registered: 28-08-1990 Engine Size: 2969cc...

Porsche 944 S2

Registration Number: H987 XSE

First Registered: 28-08-1990

Engine Size: 2969cc

Mileage: 107,250

Colour: Red

Engine Number: 42L04859

Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ94ZLN401717

V5C present

When the 944 launched for the 1983 model year, Porsche hoped it would mark a change in tides for its entry-level-priced car. The 924 that preceded it was mired in cries of "not a real Porsche" on account of its front-engine, water-cooled configuration, and tepid performance from its Audi-derived 2.0-liter inline-four. And that's to say nothing of the 924's meek, egg-shaped styling.

Porsche considered using a six-cylinder engine for the 944 but ruled it out quickly, believing the necessary cost and development time wouldn't result in any significant advantage over a well-designed four-cylinder - if anything, a six-cylinder would be heavier. In the end, Porsche essentially chopped off half of the SOHC V-8 from the flagship 928 model, creating an eight-valve, 2.5-liter inline-four making 143 horsepower. Without the opposing bank of cylinders to balance out vibration, Porsche licensed belt-driven balance-shaft technology from Mitsubishi, which results in near-six-cylinder smoothness. A five-speed transaxle is hung out back, giving the car even weight distribution for excellent handling.

The ultimate naturally aspirated 944 is the 944 S2, which arrived for the 1989 model year. With a redesigned engine block, the S2's engine capacity rose to 3.0 liters, making it the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. It retained the 16-valve cylinder head, and the car also got the Turbo's Brembos, integrated nose, larger anti-roll bars, 16-inch wheels, and stronger five-speed gearbox. Output increased to 208 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque - almost the equivalent of early Turbo models but without the low-end lag inherent to those cars.

Porsche had done something that many thought they would never achieve, a front engined car with stunning performance and handling at a price considerably less than a 911. Now finally accepted as a true Porsche sales shot up worldwide.

This example of the more desirable S2 dates from 1990 and is truly stunning example of this German muscle car. Presented in familiar 'Guards red', and with unmarked bodywork, clean original interior, the condition is a credit to its enthusiast owner.

Mechanically the three litre engine is strong and with a smooth and and healthy transmission. Supporting the cars history is a folder containing a large pile of receipts and owners handbooks.

A proper, thirty year old Porsche ready to use and enjoy and would sit well in any stable of classic exotica. It represents great investment potential with prices climbing rapidly over the last several years, and similar examples of the S2 with specialists regularly advertised for 20k and upwards.

Buyers premium of 10% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

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Clean bodywork, straight panels, painted to high standard. Original interior with light wear. Good Tyres with more than 50% tread. Starts and drives well.

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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 12th May, 2019

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