Sold | Factory-rated 217bhp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo '951

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£10,702 (Est: £11,325 - £18,875)

Factory-rated 217bhp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo '951

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 13

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo '951' is a largely unmolested survivor presented in desirable Maraschino Red Metallic with a burgundy interior. It features a factory-rated 217bhp turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, a five-speed manual transaxle, and desirable limited-slip differential, with low mileage and recent service, though it does have some non-original parts including wheels, intake, and seats.

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The car is described as a largely unmolested survivor with low, usable mileage (84,000 miles) and recent belt and water pump service. However, it has some non-original equipment including 986 'twist' wheels, a pod filter intake, and replaced 'comfort' seats. These modifications, while not necessarily negative, indicate it's not in factory-original condition and might require some minor reconditioning or attention to return to original specifications, placing it in the 'Very Good' category.

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Manual

Transmission:

WP0AA2950HN152712

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84,000 miles

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LHD

2.5-liter Turbocharged Inline-Four 217bhp at 5,800rpm Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Torsion Bar Front Suspension, Torsion Bar Rear Suspension Four-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes * Finished in desirable Maraschino Red Metallic (LY3V) over burgundy interior * Factory-rated 217bhp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four * Five-speed manual transaxle with near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution THE PORSCHE 944 TURBO The idea of evolution rather than revolution, is a mantra that Porsche enthusiasts know all too well.

When Porsche introduced their joint-venture 924 in 1976, the machine received positive reviews from critics but was criticized by Porsche enthusiasts for its Audi derived 2-liter engine.

Porsche released a widely improved Turbo variant (Type 931), but it carried a higher cost and garnered poor sales.

Rather than scrap the design, Porsche developed the Type 944 in 1982, following uniformly from generations of 911s before it.

The re-worked platform carried an inline 2.5 Liter 4-Cylinde...