This 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo is a ROW Euro-spec example that’s been modified by the seller to be a street legal track car. He purchased the car six years ago and the previous owner was a Canadian who previously imported this 951 from Japan. The seller has modified the M030 suspension with Koni coilovers, control arms, camber plates, bushings, and mounts, and refreshed the brake system with new rotors, pads, and rebuilt calipers. The car is powered by its factory 2.5 liter turbo inline-four that has an ECU tune and JDM built 3″ exhaust and test pipe. Recaro seats with racing harnesses and a rollcage have been installed for track use, and the front fenders were professionally rolled to accommodate the 18″ three-piece CCW Classics wheels. The car has been carefully maintained by the seller with a $6k major service performed in 2015, and an oil change and brake flush along with a complete PPI and track prep this past September. The car is being sold with a clean BC title in the seller’s name, and comes with it’s original Club Sport wheels, spare and jack, owner’s manual, and service records from 2010.

The Alpine White (L 90E) paint is in good shape and the finish shows some minor wear and occasional rock chip. The car received a complete detail and paint/clearcoat refresh in the summer of 2016. There are some very slight rub points under hard steering angles.

The body has been modified with a Joe Toth prototype two-piece front splitter with removable lip and aftermarket side skirts, though the original batwing is included as well. The lights and indicators are working correctly, and there is a small rock chip on the left fog light. Glass is in good condition with no cracks. The seller notes that the trunk key release does not work as the PO had the mechanism installed upside down, but the trunk release switch in the cabin does work.

Here is the car shown with the included 16″ Club Sport wheels. 18″ three-piece CCW Classic wheels are currently fitted and utilize open lug bolts and rear 7.5mm H&R hubcentric spacers. The seller reports they are freshly sealed with no scratches or dents, and wear heat cycled Hankook Ventus RS-3 tires with about 40% life left. The front fenders were professionally pulled/rolled to account for the larger wheel setup.

The interior was originally blue as seen on the dash and door panels, and a set of front and rear ROW cloth plaid seats are available for separate purchase. This car was not optioned with a sunroof or cruise control, though the factory A/C, power windows, mirrors, and other accessories are working correctly. The black perforated leather headliner is in good condition, and the dash looks smooth but is said to have a few small cracks starting to form. An aftermarket Alpine head unit and speakers have been installed.

The seller has added Recaro Pole Position seats in black cloth that are mounted with Recaro steel sidemounts and sliders, and Planted mounting brackets. The driver is secured by a Rich 5-point racing harness with sub-belt bolt, and the original belt is included. A Momo Mod 07 steering wheel and hub, Momo Anatomico short shift knob, and Schnell short-shift kit were also installed. Safety provisions include a new OEM Sekuriflex windshield, and a Hanksville Hotrods rollcage that was professionally welded, installed, and painted Alpine White to match the body.

The original speedometer malfunctioned and was replaced with a 260 kph gauge cluster from an earlier model turbo in 2011. Records verifying the mileage have been provided by the seller. The gauges and lights are functioning properly, though a set of aftermarket gauges on the passenger side of the dash installed when in Japan are inoperable.

The factory 2.5 liter turbocharged inline-four has been regularly serviced and maintained by the seller. The PO had the ECU tuned with boost estimated to be around 15 PSI and HP numbers said to be in the high 200’s. The motor is said to pull hard and a recent compression test shows even 120-125 PSI across all cylinders. The clutch was replaced by the PO and fully engages with no slipping.

During the seller’s ownership general service and tune-ups have been done by 900 Werks Porsche Specialties in Kelowna, BC using genuine OEM parts when applicable. Maintenance points over the last few years include a new water pump and fuel-system overhaul, an extensive tune-up including all new belts, power steering pump, and filters, and more recently a reseal of the cam box, new motor mounts, and repairs to leaking exhaust headers. Additionally, the wastegate has been rebuilt, the power steering rack, timing belt tensioner, alternator belt, oil pressure sensor have been replaced, and a new Interstate battery was installed. An oil change, brake flush, and PPI were performed in September, and the car was track prepped with all the bolts and suspension components being adjusted and re-torqued. The car has seen only two autocross days and one lapping day since the last major service.

A JDM built 3″ exhaust and test pipe was fitted to the car when in Japan. The seller has provided a video of the exhaust sound while revving.

The optional M030 suspension with LSD has been overhauled by the seller with new OEM control arms, Koni 1 Cup yellow adjustable coilovers, 968 castor blocks, Racer’s Edge rear shock mounts, Racer’s Edge Camber Plates, and custom-fabricated poly-graphite suspension bushings. The stock torsion bars were retained and re-indexed to the lowest setting. The car is said to be set up for mild oversteer, yet is predictable and easy to drive at the limits of traction. The brakes were recently overhauled with new cross-drilled OEM rotors and pads, rebuilt calipers, and new front hub spindles.

Service records and receipts for the past six years will go with the car. The original spare wheel and jack, owner’s manual, and paperwork also come with the car.

A video of the car starting shows working power accessories and lights.