Porsche 944 Lux 1988
General description :
An original 944 Lux, with recent cambelt change, service, and impeccable history.
MODEL HISTORY
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. It was Porsche's mid range sports car positioned between the 924 and 911. It used a rear-wheel drive water-cooled 4-cylinder engine mounted at the front of the car. The gearbox was mounted at the rear providing better weight distribute, which in turn resulted 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 had a sloping glass hatchback that provided a practical luggage storage area. The sunroof was a popular option as it was a removable metal panel that provided a near Targa-like open road experience.
Equipment
Electric tilt/removable sunroof, Electric windows, Central locking, Headlamp washers, Front fog lamps, Sony CD player.
EXTERIOR
This lovely 944 remains in fantastic original condition. Other than a few stone chips to the front spoiler and door mirrors it is virtually unmarked. All the black trim around the windows and mirrors is also in excellent condition and has not been faded by the sun. The car was sold by 4 Star four years ago and has covered just 8,600 miles since, remaining garaged when not in use.
INTERIOR
This 944 has the very desirable black cloth Porsche logo seats that are in great condition showing no signs of wear to the bolsters. The cream carpet throughout is in excellent condition and is well protected by black over-mats. The door cards and dash are also in very good condition with no cracking or damage. The boot area is clean too, and still fitted with its privacy blind. The roof lining is as new and all the electrics work just as they should.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Mechanically excellent, this 944 comes with one of the best service histories we have seen so it is clearly evident that it has been very well looked after. Within the last 8k miles recent works include but are not limited to: clutch replacement, cambelt replacement, cambelt retension, and four annual services. The engine pulls well through the gears and the gearbox feels tight and precise.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The 944 sits on its original set of Teledial alloys. They are all completely unmarked and shod in a matching set of Dunlop tyres. Wheel geometry was carried out in March of this year ensuring the car drives in a perfectly straight line.
HISTORY FILE
This 944 Lux was first registered in April 1988 and comes with its original Porsche service book with 30 stamps all from Porsche centres or specialists. Invoices for the most recent services are also present, with the last having been done in February this year. It also comes with the original Porsche owner's guides and manuals, invoices detailing work that has been done, and some of the old MOT certificates. The service history is as follows:
12/05/1988 at 967 miles26/01/1989 at 6,482 miles05/10/1989 at 12,211 miles22/08/1990 at 20,730 miles27/03/1991 at 28,423 miles09/08/1991 at 33,974 miles31/01/1992 at 48,523 miles17/06/1992 at 59,584 miles07/01/1993 at 63,595 miles21/03/1994 at 66,491 miles24/03/1995 at 68,157 miles - cambelt also09/01/1997 at 71,150 miles07/04/1998 at 73,509 miles06/05/1999 at 74,588 miles - cambelt also16/05/2000 at 78,041 miles15/05/2001 at 80,256 miles20/05/2002 at 80,880 miles19/05/2003 at 81,186 miles - cambelt also14/05/2004 at 81,498 miles19/05/2005 at 81,703 miles22/02/2007 at 84,505 miles10/10/2007 at 86,478 miles17/10/2008 at 88,661 miles12/03/2010 at 91,201 miles11/03/2011 at 92,252 miles01/09/2011 at 94,000 miles21/05/2012 at 95,283 miles10/05/2013 at 97,227 miles - cambelt also20/02/2014 at 98,103 miles18/02/2015 at 99,670 miles23/02/2016 at 101,665 miles
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1988 Porsche 944 Lux is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £8495.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Porsche Model : 944 Model Version : Lux Engine size : 2.5 Model Year : 1988 Sub type : Pick up Location : Hampshire
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About Porsche 944
While the Porsche 944 shares some similarities with the Porsche 924, it is not accurate to say that the 944 is simply a 924 turned into a real sports car. The Porsche 944 was designed as a successor to the Porsche 924, but it featured significant changes and improvements that set it apart from its predecessor.One of the most significant changes was the introduction of a new engine. While the Porsche 924 was powered by an Audi-sourced engine, the Porsche 944 featured a Porsche-designed inline-four engine, which was based on the engine from the Porsche 924 Carrera GT. The engine was mounted in the front of the car, but was located further back in the chassis than in the 924, which helped to improve handling and balance.
The Porsche 944 also featured a revised suspension system, with a wider track and a more advanced rear suspension setup than the 924. These changes helped to improve the car's handling and make it more responsive and agile.
Additionally, the Porsche 944 featured a revised body design, with a more aerodynamic shape and a more aggressive look than the 924. The car was also available with a range of performance upgrades, including a turbocharged engine and a range of sport suspension and brake packages.
Overall, while the Porsche 944 may have shared some components with the Porsche 924, it was a significant improvement over its predecessor and is widely regarded as a genuine Porsche sports car in its own right.