Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 Turbo S represents what most authorities consider
to be the highest performance version of the highly successful
944 product line. The Turbo S was introduced in 1988 as a limited
production run, fitted in the same mannter as the "Turbo
Cup" race car. In the following year (1989), the 944 Turbo
maintained all of the performance characteristics of the 1988
Turbo S, but dropped the "S" designation. 1989 was
to be the last year that Porsche imported the 944 Turbo into
North America in any significant numbers.
Initially, the Turbo S was only available in a "Silver
Rose Limited Edition" form. This characterization followed
from their paint scheme. In addition to the performance options
and Silver Rose paint, these vehiles were trimmed with a burgandy-plaid
("studio") interior. The various features and specifications
of the Turbo S are found on the Vehicle Data page.
Manufacturing statistics are found on the Production data
page. Initially, Porsche intended to sell 1000 of the "Silver
Rose" Turbo S. However, plans changed and in the end,
well over 1000 cars were made, in a variety of colors and
options.
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