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1989 Porsche 944 S2
3.0L DOHC Inline FI 16V Four Cylinder Engine
Five Speed Manual Transaxle
VIN: WP0AB2940KN452553
136,128 Miles
A period AUTOMOBILE (magazine) road test drove the whole crop of 1989 944 models and declared the S2 the best choice for U.S. buyers, summing up with, "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." In the end, the S2 was the only version sold in North America during the last two years of production in 1991 and 1992. Nearly 20,000 total 944 S2 models were built in both coupe and cabriolet form (several thousand fewer than Turbo models), but fewer than 7,000 found their way to the U.S., making them among the rarest 944 variants to find today. (See the entire article here: https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/1989-1991porsche-944-s2-collectible-classic/
Note: This very car was the subject of Automobile Magazine’s article, authored by its previous owner and photographed for it.
“It’s not the mileage. It’s the condition” – and the condition is excellent. Finished in Platinum Silver with a Linen interior, this 944 S2 Coupe is one of only 7,632 produced by Porsche that model year. It has been very well maintained and improved by both its present and previous owner, and is ready for many more miles of spirited driving enjoyment.
Improvements from December, 2020 to Present by Current Owner (PCA member and local club president):
Transaxle rebuilt with all new synchros and bearings, and mount. Installed new timing belt and balance shaft belt. Replaced decklid struts and seal, replaced both driver seat power switches and repaired broken ground wire under seat. Replaced sunroof gears & adjusted sunroof and its microswitches. Replaced battery, spark plug wires with (Magnecor KV85 8.5mm). Replaced broken gloveblox stops with new Rennline parts. Instrument cluster sent to Palo Alto Speedometer for repair of broken odometer, trip odometer, and unstable tach needle (bounced). New air filter, new PS pump (used, from LA Dismantlers), new floor mats; replaced alternator air tube.
Fluids changed: transaxle, with Redline 75W-90W; engine oil (Mobil 1 - 15W-50W) & filter. Four-wheel alignment to factory specs. SafeLite windshield repaired two rock chips. The rear muffler and rear section of exhaust pipe to muffler seam was re-welded. New OEM cruise control module. Replaced driver side check valve on windshield washers (now instant and simultaneous spray from both nozzles).
Replaced broken clips on the HVAC levers that operate the flaps under the driver’s side footwell. HVAC now works properly, with AC blowing cold immediately on startup, and warming temps holding steady without oscillating.
Installed a modern audio unit (Alpine), with Bluetooth (original Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette radio included). Installed an FM amplifier on the antenna for Improved reception. Installed rebuilt Bosch 200 amp alternator, improved vs. stock 115amp unit. Replaced fuel level sending unit (old unit was not giving accurate readings). Gauge itself is fine, a full tank only reads ¾+ full. Replaced the clock light bulb. Records and receipts for all the above are included.
Improvements by Previous Owner (an Automotive Journalist)
At 115,000 Miles: New clutch, head replaced, new Bilstein adjustable shocks, Aeroquip fuel lines in engine compartment, front and rear brake pads and rotors.
Why Buy
“The 944's charms are once again apparent. From the excellent weight distribution, which earned it handling accolades when new, to the nostalgic traits of German build quality—evident even in the soft click when you close a door—that simply aren't found in newer Porsches, the 944 is a reminder of a special period in Porsche's history. Add to that 2+2 practicality and a spacious rear hatch, and the 944 is a classic you can use daily.” – Motor Trend magazine, Jan 31, 2017
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