Those hunting for an interesting sports car that is fun to drive and has power to spare look towards the Porsche 944 Coupe. Manufactured by the German automobile company, Porsche, the Porsche 944 was one of the most popular vehicles during its run. Available from 1982 until 1991, the vehicle was built upon the Porsche 924 platform with a front-engine rear-wheel drive operation. Aside from a coupe version, there was also a Porsche 944 convertible available. Developed for performance, the Porsche 944 coupe was named the Best Handling Production Car in America by Car and Driver in 1984.
Consider the Porsche 944 coupe options
Before hunting for Porsche 944 coupes for sale, explore the defining factors of each trim level. The base Porsche 944 option was available between 1982 and 1989, coming with the standard level of production. The Porsche 944 turbo was introduced for the 1985 model year and ended production in 1991. This upgraded model offered a turbocharged engine, a strengthened gearbox and improved aerodynamics. An even more powerful engine was included for the Porsche 944 S in 1987, and the Porsche 944 S2 in 1989.
The 944 Cup
The Porsche 944 coupe and convertible are so popular the vehicle inspired a racing series. Starting in 2002, The 944 Cup, an annual event, is a celebration of the vehicle. Over 2500 Porsche have entered the race. Divided by classes, there are exclusive races dedicated to each generation of the Porsche 944 as well as other select Porsche designs with ties to the roadster. Contestants begin the tournament divided into East and West chapters before a National Championship runoff signifies the end of the season. The 944 Cup is still in operation today outside of its former National Auto Sports Association (NASA) partnership.
Discover new and used Porsche 944 coupes for sale in your area today by exploring the extensive catalogue of automobiles available on Kijiji Autos.
