1988 944 Turbo S??

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Stefan Patejak - 26 Jul 2004 23:30 GMT

I've been offered what purports a 1988 944 Turbo S. It isn't pink and
doesn't have psychedelic upholstery. How can I tell if it is actually
an "S" and not a run-of-the-mill turbo? Thanks in advance!

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D Corley - 26 Jul 2004 23:45 GMT

check the VIN, should start like "97JN450001-"

Porsche revisited the 951 and in 1988 introduced the 944 Turbo S with
total model year production of 718. This performance version of the
already impressive 944 Turbo received many significant improvements
including: bigger Bempo brakes, ABS, firmer springs and torsion bars,
stiffer Koni low-pressure gas adjustable shock absorbers, a thicker
front sway bar, and firmer suspension bushings. The following year,
Porsche dropped the "S" designation and the standard 944 Turbo was
infact the "S" form factor, building 1385 for 1989. This was to be the
last year the U.S. market would have access to the 944 Turbo.

check the VIN, should start like "WPOAA295JN45xxxxx-"

also, go here and locate its VIN...
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4786/951SReg.html

fyi,, the 89 Turbo is exactly the same as the 88 Turbo S, but without
the LM3Z motiff (Silver Rose paint with Burgandy Plaid interior)

> I've been offered what purports a 1988 944 Turbo S. It isn't pink and
> doesn't have psychedelic upholstery. How can I tell if it is actually
> an "S" and not a run-of-the-mill turbo? Thanks in advance!

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Stefan Patejak - 27 Jul 2004 05:21 GMT

WPOAA2959JN150771

Since I only have the information listed in the web ad, I can't
readily find more information. However, it does have phone-dial
wheels, which makes me suspicious.

> check the VIN, should start like "97JN450001-"

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