Exceptionally rare 1988 944 Turbo "S"

Winner of the 2025 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge

Schnell—perfected.

The 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S is where precision engineering meets relentless performance. Finished in iconic Guards Red over Black, this example represents the pinnacle of Porsche's transaxle era and the most advanced 944 of its time.
At its heart lies the uprated M44/52 engine, producing 250 HP and 258 Torque, a substantial increase over the standard Turbo. Thanks to a larger KKK K26 8 turbocharger and revised engine mapping, maximum boost is sustained deeper into the rev range, delivering power with urgency and consistency.
In 1988, this made the Turbo S the fastest production four-cylinder car in the world.
But the Turbo S is more than straight-line speed. Equipped with the legendary M030 suspension package, it features Koni adjustable dampers, progressive springs, reinforced chassis components, and larger anti-roll bars, engineered for balance, control, and confidence at the limit.
Stopping power is equally formidable, with Brembo 4-piston brakes derived from the 928 S4, while the AOR transmission includes a higher-friction clutch, external cooler, and 40 percent limited-slip differential.
Visually, the Turbo S is purposeful and unmistakable. It rides on 16-inch forged Club Sport wheels, wider front and rear, wrapped in performance tires and housed beneath subtly widened arches.
Inside, the cabin is focused yet refined, featuring power seats, a driver-oriented layout, and the unmistakable feel of a true Porsche cockpit.
Produced in limited numbers and inspired by Porsche's Turbo Cup racing success, the Turbo S stands as a milestone so significant that its performance upgrades became standard across all Turbos in the following year.

Matt Lecuyer
Porsche Classic Sales Manager – Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas
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