Porsche 944 S2
Overview
| Produced: |
1989-1993, 19120 produced. |
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| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats Cabriolet,2 doors,4 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2990cc | S4 OHC |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 mph | 6.5 s |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
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Group test - Topless tearaways - 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger MKI, 1972 Triumph Stag, 1982 Reliant Scimitar GTC, 1990 Porsche 911 S2 Cabriolet. |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2005 | |||
| Group test - Topless tearaways - With the sun out and the roofs down, Ed Hall finds out which of these affordable soft-tops has the most quality and biggest muscle. - 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Convertible, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger MKI, 1972 Triumph Stag, 1982 Reliant Scimitar GTC, 1990 Porsche 911 S2 Cabriolet. | ||||
| Article |
Chopped Chariots |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2002 | |||
| Chopped Chariots - As the Eighties closed, manufacturers were producing open-topped versions of their cars. Are the RX7 Turbo and 944 S2 proper substitutes for real roadsters? Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet vs Mazda RX7 Turbo II Convertible. | ||||
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Buyers guide - Porsche 944 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2001 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Porsche 944 - Just because the engine isn't air-cooled and slung out back, don't assume this isn't a proper Porsche. Richard Dredge explains how to buy a true supercar. | ||||
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Group Test - Real Deal - Front engined Porsches |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Real Deal - Front engined Porsche's - Classic Porsche's don't have to be rear-engined, as this trio so ably proves.. Porsche 944, Porsche 924, Porsche 928. | ||||
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Power to the people - Group Test |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Christmas 2009 | |||
| Power to the people - Group Test - Treat yourself to an affordable sportscar. Performance, durability and classic status can be this easy. Alfa Romeo GTV6, Lotus Excel SE, Porsche 944 S2. | ||||
| Article |
The secret history of the...Porsche 924/944 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2009 | |||
| The secret history of the...Porsche 924/944 - The 924 started off as a joint project with Volkswagen, but eventually spawned an array of highly desirable Porsche-badged models. Paul Guinness looks at how it all began. | ||||
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Road Test - Thriller - 1983 Porsche 944 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2008 | |||
| Road Test - Thriller - 1983 Porsche 944- It was the year that Margaret Thatcher on her second term and Michael Jackson released what would become the best-selling album of all time - but 1983 also gave the Porsche 944. Steve Wilson finds out if it has stood the test of time. | ||||
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Buying Power - Porsche 944 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 June 2006 | |||
| Buying Power - Porsche 944 - Maybe it doesn't quite have the cult of a 911 or a 928, but the Porsche 944 still makes a great sub-supercar buy...and it comes cheaper than a lot of its siblings too. RICHARD GUNN looks into buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Porsche 924-944 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2005 | |||
| Starter Classic - Porsche 924-944 - The earliest watercooled Porsches are now great-value first classics, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
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What's The Worst That Can Happen...When You Fancy a Cheap Porsche |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2005 | |||
| What's the worst that can happen...When you fancy a cheap Porsche - It's one of the most alluring names in the world of classic sports cars. And it's one of the biggest potential money pits. Paul Guinness offers advice if your're determined to buy a Porsche for not a lot of cash. | ||||
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