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I bought this car used in 1992 with 45,000 miles. It now has 168,000 miles on it and is going strong!

The "S" model was introduced in 1987 and positioned between the base 944 (145 hp) and the 944 turbo (217 hp). The 944S engine differed from the engine used in the base and turbo in that it had a 16-valve DOHC head instead of the 8-valve SOHC head. The engine put out 188 bhp in US form.

The "S" model was produced in 1987 and 1988. In 1987, there were 5,862 "S" models produced. Of those, 3,127 were imported into the U.S., so it is a fairly rare car.

In 1990, the engine was enlarged to 3.0 liters, and the model was renamed the 944 S2. In 1992, the 944 S2 evolved into the 968.

Until the Acura NSX was released, the Porsche 944 series was considered the best-handling car sold in America.

Specs

2.5L 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder
188 hp
192 lb-ft torque
5-speed manual transmission
4-wheel disc brakes

Factory Options

Guards Red exterior
Black interior

018 Leather-covered steering wheel w/ raised center hub 380 mm and matching leather shift boot

158 Blaupunkt Radio "Reno" AM/FM Cassette

197 Higher amperage battery

341 Central locking system

395 16" Forged Alloy wheels with Anti-Theft Device and Dunlop Tires (928-style wheels)
(Tire size: 205-55/WR-16 F, 225-50/WR-16 R)

404 Stabilizer bars F/R (standard on turbo, optional on others)

418 Protective side moldings

423 Cassette container and coin box

432 Sports steering wheel, leather 363 mm, 4-spokes

441 Fader, antenna booster, 4 speakers

454 Cruise control

455 Wheel locks

474 Sport shock absorbers (standard on turbo, optional on others)

533 Alarm system

553 Version for USA

566 Rectangular front fog lights

567 Windshield green graduated tint

573 Air conditioning w/ air conditioned glove box

576 Without rear fog light

650 Removable top with electrically operated tilt device

651 Electric windows

657 Power steering

946 Partial leather front seats

As equipped, the MSRP for this specific car in 1987 was $36,506.

Mods

None

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