Vehicle details
Supplied new on the 1st October 1988 by Glen Henderson official Porsche Centre and registered to them as the first owner. A further four former keepers have enjoyed this low mileage example with servicing records from 1988 with 733 miles travelled right up until the present day. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms the chassis and engine numbers conform to the specific ranges for these limited-run cars. A box full of trophies with PCGB Concours judging sheets is also included in the thick history file. To complete the appearance of this show-standard Porsche is the number plate A944 TBO. Initially there were 1000 Porsche 944 Turbo S cars introduced in 1988 and all built in the Silberrosa or Silver Rose metallic paint of which just 77 cars were sold in the UK. Following the initial run of Silver Rose cars customers were offered the choice of interior and exterior colours for their Turbo S and a subsequent 635 cars were made. Improvements included the M44/52 engine (with a new turbocharger, modified turbine vanes, larger exhaust valves and enhanced DME mapping), a stronger clutch, transmission with an oil cooler and limited slip differential, plus larger 12 front disc brakes (similar to the 928 S4), adjustable Koni suspension (via the M030 option package) and special Club Sport alloy wheels. At £41, 249 when new is was more expensive than the 911 Club Sport.