1989 PORSCHE 944 S2 - Rare Collectible Coupe - Desirable Color Combination

1989Porsche 944 S2

This 1989 Porsche 944 S2 has just under 120k miles and is finished in Champagne Metallic over burgundy non-leather interior. Power comes from a 3.0-liter DOHC inline-four paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle and was factory-rated at 208 horsepower when new.

This 944 S2 is offered with the owner's manuals, original Blaupunkt radio / equalizer and manuals, optional rear wiper motor assembly as documented in the photo gallery, as well as a clean Florida title in the seller's name.

A Blaupunkt Monte Carlo head unit was added by a previous owner replacing the included factory Blaupunkt unit. Fully functioning cabin complete with factory alarm system and mint leather trimmed steering wheel.

As shown in the photo gallery, also included with the car are the custom fit sun shade and the color matching factory removable top cover.

Potential buyers are welcome to schedule an appointment to see the car. Pre-purchase inspections (PPI) can be performed locally at Imports Professional Auto in Clermont, FL, potential buyer pays PPI. Contact me for further details. There is no record of the water pump and timing belt change as these were performed under its ownership by a close friend of mine over six years ago. Some say the timing belt should be changed every 30,000 miles others say every 5 years. The car is priced taking into consideration that the new buyer will want to have this done as there is no recent record of it.

Have owned it for nearly 6 years, titled it last year in Central Florida as my family had a dealer tag from its limo business in South Florida. No warranty expressed or implied on the vehicle.

Why a Porsche 944 S2

The 944 S2 Coupe is the rarest, best performing, most desirable naturally aspirated Porsche of the 944 family. It has nearly the same performance of the early 944 Turbo without the turbo lag and potential for major service expense. Except for the engine, the S2 shares all the performance features of the Turbo (i.e. exterior "Turbo" body styling, transmission, suspension, brakes).

Due to these characteristics it has become an appreciating collectible. I bought this well preserved example given that it's an enthusiast dream in being both an appreciating classic sports car that is reliable and modern enough to be driven daily if desired.

Media's praise for the Porsche 944 S2

"1989 - 1991 Porsche 944 S2 'A dynamic box-flared German that won't break the bank' - Collectible Classic"

... Yet the ultimate naturally aspirated 944 is the 944 S2, which arrived for the 1989 model year.

... 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.

... 'And so it is that the 944 S2 is now the better choice for American roads, horsepower figures be damned. The S2 revs more quickly than any Porsche this side of a 928, Producing instant power off the line - unlike the Turbo- and demands fewer around-town downshifts in the bargain.' "

Automobile magazine - 3/2017

"Unlike the Turbo model, the 3-litre 944 S2 possessed great pulling power through the range, ample at 3,000rpm, but still sounded fairly happy as it neared the 6,400repm maximum."

A Collector's Guide - Porsche 924, 944 & 968 Michael Cotton

"The 944 S2 was arguably the most successful formula for the 944 model range. With a heavily redesigned 3-litre sixteen-valve engine, maximum power was a substantial 211bhp." Ultimate Buyer's Guide - Porsche 944 and 968 (1981 - 1995) Peter Morgan

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