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Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

Mileage: 96,723 Top Speed: 149 Year: 1991 0 - 60: 7.1 MOT Expiry: 12 Months BHP: 211 Tax Expiry: Sorn Transmission: Manual Exterior Colour: Guards Red Engine Capacity: 2990 Interior Colour: Beige half leather Engine Configuration: Inline 4

Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet | £7,995

Mileage: 96,723

Model History

The 944 was Porsche's mid range sports car positioned between the 924 and 911. It uses a rear-wheel drive water cooled 4 cylinder engine mounted at the front of the car, the gearbox is mounted at the rear providing better weight distribution which results in one of the best handling cars to come out of the 80's.

The aim of the car was to provide a luxurious long distance cruiser as well as an exciting powerful road car. Its body was based upon the 924 Carrera GT, like the 924 it has a sloping glass hatchback providing a practical luggage storage area. The sunroof was a popular option as it was a removable metal panel providing a near Targa like open road experience.

The 944 was introduced for sale in 1982 and ran on for 10 years, it came in either a coupe 2+2 body or a very attractive Cabriolet. There were several models made but it's the S2 Cabriolet that is featured here.

The S2's engine capacity was raised to 3-litres making it the largest 4 cylinder engine in the world at the time and it provided an impressive 211bhp and 207lb of torque. It was Porsche's official replacement to the 220bhp Turbo and uses many of that car's chassis components including its stronger trans-axle, drive-shafts, brakes, wheels and tyres. It looks just like a Turbo too - the wrap-around plastic bumper/spoiler smooths its snout, simple and attractive disc alloys fill its flared arches, and the under slung rear wing firms up its tail styling.

When launched it's main competition came from the Audi Quattro and Lotus Esprit Turbo, the S2 out accelerated the Quattro in 0-60 and 1/4 mile sprints and was just a smidgen behind the Esprit but its main trump card was its flexibility; in 4th gear, every 20mph increment from 10-100mph takes less than 7 seconds. No turbocharged car of the time could match this consistency nor deliver the sort of effortless and decisive progress. This smooth power delivery gives the S2 the throttle sensitivity for some predictable and entertaining cornering.

Equipment

Electric Windows, Electric Convertible Hood (Currently set to manual operation), Central Locking, Aftermarket Cobra Immobilizer, Headlamp Washers, Protective Side Mouldings, Electric Front Seat (right), Partial Leather Front Seats, Kenwood CD Head Unit.

Exterior

This wonderful example is finished in striking Guards red paint with a Schwarz Black convertible hood. The paint has a deep shine to it and looks fantastic under the studio lights, benefiting from the aggressive box style arches giving the car a muscular appearance and only suffering with very minimal stone chipping to the front. The Schwarz Black hood is in great condition with no rips or tears, contrasting nicely against the classic Porsche red.

Interior

This car has been spec'd with a Linen partial leather interior which is in immaculate condition defying the age and mileage of the car. The only areas showing any signs of wear are the gear lever, and a minor scuff to the glove box. It is also graced with and aftermarket Kenwood CD head unit which sounds great adding a modern touch. The beige carpets have been kept clean protected and covered by some genuine porsche floor mats.

Engine & Transmission

Mechanically this example is in fine order having been maintained extensively by Porsche main dealers and independent specialists. Regular, on-time servicing has been carried out, and the car has only done a handful of miles since the most recent one which included a brake fluid service and a new battery at 96,721 miles. 

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

The stance of the car benefits from a great looking set of 17 inch Porsche Twist Cup alloys in fantastic condition showing no curbing at all. The tyres are almost brand new and all have plenty of tread remaining. The brakes have plenty of meat left on disc and pad but would benefit from a good spirited drive to clean them up after lack of use.

History File

The car comes with two keys and all the owners books still present, including a service book containing 24 stamps and a thick folder of receipts dating back through the cars history. There is also a comprehensive collection of MOT certificates and tax discs to verify the mileage.