1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S - One Take

This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (also referred to as 951) is one of the 380 special "Silver Rose" editions. It is a stock vehicle, well cared for, with over 195,000 original miles. To go from the regular 944 Turbo to the Turbo S, you got a larger turbo, ride height-adjustable Koni shocks, a hardened steel-cased gearbox, and many other factory race spec parts. The 944 Turbo S was actually faster around the track then its bigger brother the 930 Turbo, according to a period test in Automobile Magazine.
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[@AlexQuail]

Can we remind ourselves that this is a 200K mileage car?! Incredible.

[@leanlifter1]

Alex Quail And it still outperforms brand new cars that cost many times more and also rattle more from brand new than this old beast.

[@jeffk464]

Yup, 200k on a 80's 4cyl turbo is amazing.

[@NEO_RedPill_2024]

Porsche knows how to build a car.

[@jeffk464]

Probably should give some credit to the first owner too.

[@Pablo944T]

My 944 S has 147k and still going strong, really good build quality not even any squeaks or rattles.

[@51StPi]

Porsche knew how to pick textiles.

[@MorningMindfulness]

My Cat Ate Me except for the cracked dash

[@justingallagher4864]

Hell yes. I hope that shit comes back in a big way. It's got personality.

[@Jolinator]

100%

[@seangalvin924]

Pasha! rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/754101-my-new-pascha-interior.html

[@51StPi]

I knew someone who had a 924 with that interior, then they swapped it for a pinstriped 911 and I still missed the 924 because of that cloth.

[@rmp5s]

First car I ever drove was my dad's 944. He had a few of them over the years and I'll NEVER FORGET the sound the doors make when you open and close them. So solid and satisfying...

[@hcm1457]

Super late comment here, but drove one of these in high school and man did I love my car. Out of all the personality and heart this car has, the solid heavy ass doors stood out the most. Spot on. Feels like an iron vault door lol.

[@rmp5s]

@@hcm1457 Right!? And the door handles...give them a squeeze and that "ka-chunk" is just so nice. Hahaha

[@hcm1457]

@@rmp5s yesss!! Like some steampunk type sounds and feels lol. The little extra keyhole for the alarm. Mine had the original blaupunk stereo and everything. Bought from an attorney who's wife wanted it sold for a hot tub. Had his law school sticker on it still, which came in handy to tell the ladies I was an attorney 🤣🤣 Seriously though, meat and potatoes were a freaking tank. The sensors and small parts...not so much. Had it break down on a date once. Not cool obvs, but aside from one full on maintenance overhaul with balance shaft belts/all belts water pump etc, it only ever left me sitting twice,which was water pump and then a relay switch of some sort. If I recall correctly the engine was literally half of a 928?

[@rmp5s]

@@hcm1457 Hahaha...put that lawyer sticker to work! lol Half a 928? Not sure. That may be a bit of a tricky question as I'm pretty sure there is more than one version of the engine that was used in the 928.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

The door closing experience was a work of German art. Nothing else like it.

[@tucosalamanca171]

944 turbo S owner here, couldnt wait for this video to come out and am very glad Matt loved it! Three corrections: 1)it is 250Hp 2) around 1650 were built, 1000 with the Silverrose interior 3)it costed 105000 of todays USD, so comparing it to a Miata sounds a cruel :) This is a serious track car who was fitted with a comfortable interior and an exhaust cutting over 20 horses. Thanks Matt and Dillon!

[@ipwndrums]

how are miatas not considered "serious track cars"? you put too much weight onto the financial aspect of that statement. miatas have a perfect 50/50 weight ratio, rwd, mostly all manual etc... and also go to a track and tell me when you DON'T see one there.

[@joshblumenstetter1056]

The early '88 944S were originally all Silverose and were a special "stand alone" model. They were originally designed to be a limited production model. They became so popular that they wound up being a regular model available in any Porsche color. At the time of their production, they were known as one of the hottest cars that you could buy.

[@aftastosk6016]

MX-5s are serious track cars also.

[@TomesEsq]

PLEASE keep doing proper STOCK vehicles like this!

[@rlsjunior797]

Did you not hear? He’s not making any new videos. For about the last month he’s been posting videos he had already filmed but never aired.

[@GarageSupra]

If everyone drove stock cars, the car world would be a boring place.

[@dwight122324]

Ronald Stonecipher why isn't he making new videos?

[@rendaddy_]

He's burned out a bit, wants to do new stuff.

[@Motolav]

dwight122324 he's done doing user submitted car videos, he will keep making video just at a much lower quantity but with a bit more production in it

[@TheTardis157]

FYI everyone. All 1989 944 turbo and later are 944 turbo S spec.

[@RobbSouthard]

My Dad helped me get a 944 Turbo in highschool, tuned to it to 350 wheel with Lindsey Racing parts

[@IfCarsCouldTalk]

A lot of fun getting to mob the Turbo S around with you and show these 944’s some love. Sad One Takes are over 😢

[@PANTYEATR1]

T correct, as of November 27 2017, no more one takes 😥

[@JDSFLA]

T, if that date Nov. 27, 2017 confuses you, the One Takes you are watching now are those that were videoed before he ended the series. Once all of them are shown, no more coming.

[@rjemanuel7170]

Why did they decide to stop doing the one-takes? Really enjoy them.

[@JDSFLA]

Robert, Matt is moving on to do other things, like do some writing for Road & Track. He explained why in one of his videos a few weeks ago.

[@acalthu]

This video really brings into perspective what the 944 must have been like in the late 80s.

[@mrmackee123]

I just realized I will never stop loving this car.

[@radionautomatic]

I'd give this car 100%

[@stevenpicanso6801]

I went from living in a trailer when I was 15 and extremely poor, moved out, then moved in with my best friends family, who adopted me. Long story short, they bought me a 1991 944 S2. The 3.0 4 cylinder NA engine. I was only 16, but took immaculate care of that vehicle. The first thing my Stepdad said when he gave the car to me, was "if you don't get laid in this car, I'm going to kick your ass!" My love of the 944's began that day.

[@willharris9139]

a 944 wont get you laid, a boxster will

[@nebraskafandb]

Wow I sold my 944 turbo for 6k with 78k original miles 6 years ago. Such a mistake..

[@RyanInSD]

I blew the motor on my 87 and sold it for like 4K :(

[@soulerflare7]

Drue. Huge mistake

[@Contractnik]

When I was in high school, I saved 5K in cash to get a car. Saw that 944 prices had dropped. This was in 1990! I was 17 and found a one-owner 1985 1/2 with only 35K miles, and I traded a crap Saab worth 6K, but somehow got the dealer to give me 9500 for the Saab, and paid 4K cash on a 13,500 ask for the 944. Red. Phone dial wheels. Perfect interior. And with the newer 911 dash of that time. For a 17 year old kid, it was sick. My friends hated me, but I was like: fuck you, I earned it, and they were all driving cars three times as expensive from mommy and daddy's garage.

[@shawndoe3594]

Yeah, that was stupid.

[@EXToXiCApocalyptic]

kelvin urena did he finish?😀

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Perhaps the most timeless exterior design in the auto industry. Still looks great! For those wanting to buy one, do your research. There is a long list of idiosyncratic "944" things that will need attention.

[@CoachSteve4u]

CarSmartsTV Yes, like the timing belt could snap around 60k... Not good!

[@webstar1997]

“Lag lag lag lag lag.....wheeeee” sounds similar to me in bed smh

[@collin_maloy]

Oh look at the seats and the door panels! That's amazing

[@seinsmeld13]

Thank you men, that was great. I have a 09 Boxster S which sits tucked away during the winter months. When she comes out each spring it feels like getting a new car without that new car cost.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

That interior is sick, IDK what you guys are talking about, it's awesome.

[@ShafzC786]

I remember this guy from SeenThroughGlasses video of his driveway, very lucky guy and always loved these older front engined porsches

[@johnkownacki6210]

I had one and loved it . I have owned 5 Porsches . I even had AutoAuthority modified, 911 killer back then. The only car I loved more was my 996 Turbo X50 modified .

[@TheChiefHobbit]

As a man with a 200k mile n/a 944 I agree with the video and I am glad to see more people finally seeing the value in these great cars

[@JRGarage]

Awesome one take‼️ 944 Turbos are such amazing cars for the money. All 4 of mine have been great. Nice to see this car still killing it at 200k Miles😜

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

JR Garage they’re so affordable a lemonade stand could get you one!

[@jomaha9227]

THERE'S MONEY IN THE BANANA STAND!

[@ZDY66666]

Art Vandelay they copied it well ! I love the FC rx7 and 944 for that reason. The design just screams 80s. I love it

[@ricksays7133]

Jack Brant Jr It has the same balance shafts from a Mitsubishi engine in the 80s. I think from the Starion... The engine is half the bank of a 928 and everything else is exclusive for the 944 Turbo.

[@Killjoy_Xp]

you lucky basterds (again) the cheapest 944 turbo s i could find here was 26500 € (about 32000 dollar)

[@FrankValchiria]

that's a porsche with 320000km on the clock, i can only say WOW!

[@metaomicron72]

I want to get on of these and listen to Kavinsky all night. ( Or a Celica Supra)

[@kweightthree]

I had an 84 944 that only had Kavinsky in the CD player while I owned it.

[@eurospec]

Hero.

[@jomaha9227]

Get an Esprit!!! Even more Outrun appropriate!

[@metaomicron72]

JoMaHa those are expensive here! But I do like that car :)

[@metaomicron72]

KW eightthree AWESOME! Why did you sell it?

[@bwalton1968]

"No rust" well since the bodies were galvanized there shouldn't be any rust at all even if it's seen winters. So if you see a rusty 944 RUN!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Bailey Walton thats true with 911’s as well but you still see rusted ones sometimes.

[@marcnobel3938]

Yes. At some window corners sometimes. Mainly small pieces which are easy to repair. Roughly you can say that a real rusted Porsche must had have a bad repair. Good sign to keep away from them generaly speaking.

[@brentshanahan947]

The battery pan area of 944s is a common place that you will see them rust. It's definitely an easy area to overlook when shopping around for one.

[@bwalton1968]

I was referring to like Fred Flintstone floors lol should've clarified

[@marcnobel3938]

Yes - also right. Thats kind of Standard. Not many owners took the battery out once in a while to dry and clean the place under it. So most are rusted there too (also in older 911 Models).

[@CoachSteve4u]

I had a red 1989 944 turbo s in 2010. It was in excellent condition. It was such a great car. Really missing it now...

[@lwwells]

I saw this car in the background of a previous video a while ago and I have been patiently waiting..... :| danke!

[@SJulianYZ125]

It’s the 100% guy again!

[@radionautomatic]

Julian Sears 100% 👍

[@tapantera]

That lag is still not that bad. One of the best Porsche's ever and it's 2022 now. No need to dim the 944 as a Miata, as much as I love Mazda.

[@mikeag60]

This was my high school dream car, 944 Turbo S, I ended up with the poor mans version, Starion ESI-R. I could swear the final drive ratio was slightly lower in the Turbo S.

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

You had a Starion? Dude, that's a badass car!

[@marcnobel3938]

I loved my Starion too. Sweet Car, good to tune and really fast at the end. Made a Rallye Version out of it. Including Cage and short gears and a good boost from the Turbo.

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

Marc Nobel Nice. Such an overlooked car, which is odd, because it's a damn good looking car.

[@samadrid6321]

I love that interior, and I so admire a clean detailed engine compartment.

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

Nice car. I always liked 944. I agree, the exhaust needs more sound

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

They unfortunately sound like shit, so probably best to keep it quiet lol

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

Robert Rowley Oh, they sound that bad?

[@Motolav]

Jorge Tamacas it's a minivan engine nothing will make it sound good

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

Yeah, it sounds like a asthmatic tractor

[@Pablo944T]

@ Motolav You're thinking of the 924. Actually I think the 944 has one of the best sounding four cylinder engines out there.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I still have that issue of Automobile in the attic. The 1988 944 Turbo S spanked a 911 Turbo in every facet around the track. It was the better car. 944s are so underrated its criminal.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

- Agree 100 percent from personal experience from 1989. (My college years) Friend had a 944 turbo S, friends dad an 1986 930. Both were new cars. 944 easy to drive fast. 930 was old school VW feel with a 4 speed from the floor. We used to take the both out nights cruising, but the 944 was all around a more modern easier to drive fast car. 930 was excellent mainly in a straight line, (could hit 90 MPH in second gear easily)

[@MatthewGaither]

Great car! I've always liked the 944's and the turbo S is the top of the food chain. It's nice to see Matt and Dyllon having such a genuinely good time in the old Porsche and refreshing to see such a nice, stock example.

[@oscarmendoza3332]

Such a shame you’re not gonna keep making videos Matt /:

[@SuperBlindturtle]

Oscar Mendoza he never said that, he just said no more one takes. I think he’ll just be trying to create different car content than the same one takes all the time....

[@oscarmendoza3332]

Balls Deep I sure hope he still makes great content.. great name btw

[@JustFun-bm8dz]

Damn, I wanted one of these so bad back in the day. Still love the look of the 944.

[@dannyroz]

I was looking for one today before I saw this video. Now prices are gonna double because of this vid. Thanks Matt, love ya bud

[@iluvmyeski]

hahaha love when peoples jealousy shines through when mentioning his rich father.

[@augustortiz]

Kel Loves orange soda yup, its hilarious. What a bunch of haters

[@TopSecretVid]

Nice to see a real 944 Turbo S..That one is a nice collectable..

[@BrennanMcKissick]

There were a few local autocrossers on a local forum (when forums were a thing) who ran these and really cleaned up. Even a well built n/a 944 would be a killer mountain/canyon car.

[@jerrybillings3039]

*Porsche should make a two door version of the Panamera... and call it the 944 turbo.*

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

Or 928 considering the Panamera’s size/weight/engine options.

[@BFord-ho3pq]

Transaxle Porsches are so underrated.

[@hombrealfisti3997]

Great car! German Engineering from the 80's were built to go at least 250-400k miles................enjoy!

[@Trendyflute]

Also remember the 1989 944 Turbo just took over the full 944 Turbo S spec, and they dropped the conventional non-S turbo in '89. 944s continued through 1991 but the 90 and 91 model years had no more turbos, and only the S2 (with the 3.0 liter 225 HP I4 that was the earlier version of the 968 motor).

[@BostonAutoBlog]

For 195k on the odometer, that's a clean 944!

[@rxraider4778]

These have been my favorite car for quite some time, especially painted like a carbon grey with black rims they look so stealthy.

[@steedschemes3570]

Such a clean car. Wouldn't mind having this as a project car.

[@chrisdooley6468]

So sad this series is almost done. Idk what I’ll watch during my morning dump now. This has been an integral part of my SS&S routine for years now. But I’m looking forward to whatever comes next

[@deadsh0t613]

Love dem 80's cars good job MATT💪

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

They came with Goodyear Gatorback tires and handled quite well. If I remember correctly C&D had a great review of them. The rear lower apron distinguishes it from other 944’s.

[@TheJagjr4450]

Loved my 951 had an oversize turbo and adj wastegate boosted just about 2 bar. 6 pot Brembo's, strut tower brace, and short throw shifter. Guard Red over Tan with Fusch's.

[@TheMrIVXX]

That is a freakishly clean interior and the exterior must have had a touchup or two along the way. Very choice.

[@ZDY66666]

Really wish 924,928,944 had better sounds (flat 6 would be cool). I absolutely love the design and always wanted to get one. But couldn't get over the sound :( I'm that weird dude who gets turned on by a girls voice way more than I should be haha. I'm a sucker for that 80s design so much though

[@willkj234]

the nicest interior ive ever seen

[@jacksonhilts5866]

That interior is amazing.

[@bdyt]

Love that car

[@привет_лунатикам]

*Morning dump squad checking in*

[@TheDatpussy]

Supraman whaddup

[@DivideBYZero69]

Droppin' fudge

[@CreatingCars]

I’m wondering if that GT ride quality is from 200k mile suspension. My 240k mile accord had incredibly smooth suspension until I replaced the original shocks.

[@Miatacrosser]

Chris Kollath lol

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

It could be. I've had my original shocks on my car for 180K and the ride just keeps getting better! I really should replace them though...

[@Pube83]

Ah, the comfy bump stop/coil spring ride!

[@doca8792]

Tune and intake is a sure way to blow the weak head gasket. And if you want to track it, get ready to starve rod bearing on cylinder #2 of any oil. Otherwise, excellent balance and ability to be tossed around.

[@lollypop9580]

Silver rose edition.

[@bmuns6445]

Ive seen some great youtube videos on how to take those old yellowed fluid tanks and make them bright white again. I would do that to any older car I owned (in the future).

[@ribbles1699]

Fix for the steering issue: remove the power steering pump. It's a common mod with these cars. The 924S didn't even have one from the factory, and it was among the best driver's cars I've ever owned - right up there with the Boxster S and NA Miata.

[@med8tor1]

All 1989 944 turbo are S. Porsche just didn't inscribed the "S" designation.

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

You know what, this thing drives like a Ferrari. Surprisingly, it might just be one of the best driver's cars ever made.

[@christopherderrick3745]

That is such a sweet interior.

[@superTomwins]

that is one hell of an interior

[@MichaelRodriguez-vl8by]

Cool seats!

[@noelalvarez6453]

what a beautiful example. A clean 944 Turbo, S or not, is not cheap like the non turbo editions

[@DUNEATV]

Love everything about this car!!!

[@BrettsGarage]

Can't watch this... makes me miss my 90' S2 too much. Never should have sold it.

[@dderuy]

Whatever, that is the best looking steering wheel Porsche made!

[@jmalenko]

Great cars. Mine builds max boost at around 2,700rpm. Not sure why the one in the video comes on boost so late. If anyone is serious about buying one, I have a 1989 with 108,000 miles. It's guard's red with black partial leather interior. I've owned it for three years and it's been a blast. I've had the local Porsche dealership maintain it. Contact me if you're interested. Car is in Southern California but can ship anywhere.

[@thisisrob8750]

im guesssing its sold? Looking for one right now

[@meteormedia7021]

For your information: All the 944 Tubos after 1989 are the exact same technical spec.

[@chrisdeitzel]

Remember dad coming home with his brand new red 944 Turbo S and all of the neighbors coming to check it out. Was a horrible car to sit in the back of on car rides as a kid.

[@gabe61willys]

Man these cars are so cool

[@twstrchasr]

Man I loved my '89 944 Turbo. I bought it new in May 1989. I believe all the '89s had all of the Turbo S improvements over the 1986-1988 regular turbo model. Really love seeing a non molested 944 Turbo. It's a shame Porsche didn't mass produce a 968 Turbo but I guess they wouldn't allow a 968 to be faster than the 930. Great video !!

[@jamesstaggs4160]

Want one. I wish they'd stop going up in value. "I did my research" then "I didn't know the turbo S existed".....you didn't do your research.

[@breakallthethings]

Almost as if while doing his research, he learned about the turbo S.

[@bandnerdo2000]

Not everyone knows everything dude lol there’s no shame in admitting that

[@dodgehemi5045]

Fat Joo is Chevy guy, he can't deal with fact that $200 chipped 951 kills C4 in every race test, finally in 1997 Chevy had C5 the answer to 1986 944T .

[@TommyboyGTP]

If you're a DIY person, maintenance isn't bad... get a quote from a shop on a timing belt service and you'll see how pricey they can get.

[@dodgehemi5045]

it's not a 928 money pit

[@AVAFANATIC27]

Max Figtree only the early 944 83-85 shared volkswagen parts

[@stephane_edouard]

Test drive a stock 968 and you'll be surprised !

[@nateisright]

Hommes d'influence 968 was one of the great analog Porsches. 6 speeds (all close ratio, even 6th!) 3L in-line 4, round headlamps!

[@evan937]

WOW!! Clearly the Miata and 240sx took design influence from this car.

[@evflyguy]

The front of the 944 Turbo still gives me the fizz... when the headlights are down.

[@DMX-PAT]

coolest interior ever!!

[@Miatacrosser]

I seem to recall being told to stay away from the early 944's having an issue that was really expensive to fix.

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

The best all-round sportscar of the Eighties?

[@Fee.1]

Matt I’m going to miss your videos so much

[@PerhapsToast2]

still fav Porsche

[@xBelastianx]

Love love love the interior!

[@josecervantes7871]

Matt review my 3.7 Ford v6 swapped NA Miata

[@Miatacrosser]

Jose Cervantes sounds cool. Were you able to use the stock trans and diff? If so, careful with the trans. 250-275hp is all they can take

[@businessman2085]

you need to post a video of that!

[@DavidAndre657]

This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (also referred to as 951) is one of the 380 special "Silver Rose" editions. It is a stock vehicle, well cared for, with over 195,000 original miles. To go from the regular 944 Turbo to the Turbo S, you got a larger turbo, ride height-adjustable Koni shocks, a hardened steel-cased gearbox, and many other factory race spec parts. The 944 Turbo S was actually faster around the track then its bigger brother the 930 Turbo, according to a period test in Automobile Magazine.

[@Jono2113]

I miss my 1983 944 so badly. :-(

[@GamerNRetro]

Always nice seeing these older cars not stances out by the young tuner fuck boys.

[@cobaltlukather9045]

BD-Power has a turbine diverter valve for T4-style turbos that makes it spool up like a tiny turbo. It should work for other turbos too. it doesn't affect horsepower, but the turbo spools faster and makes more low-end torque. putting something on that to help lessen the lag would be interesting

[@funkingitup1805]

Even though it would make the car better, it would severely hurt the resell value. Purists are usually the ones willing to spend big dollars for mint examples. Tuners want a deal.

[@cobaltlukather9045]

fair enough. i think it would be more appropriate on a "tuner special" that retains the older style turbocharger.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

When Car and Driver did a performance tire comparison they used a 944 or 944 Turbo S.

[@realdata1378]

This missed the 928. the 911 and definitely the 944 is the poor man's 928. the 928 won "Car" of the year - no other sports car has ever won "Car" of the year. the 928 has two production car land speed records(1986 and 2020). the 928 is the biggest bang for the buck in exotic cars as well as the entire Porsche line up.

[@04dram04]

Really underrated car. Basically a e30 m3

[@8359s]

You salvaged my day. Thank you Matt. Coukd you please do a video on 968 Turbo RS?

[@TheSmokingTire]

haha, tell you what, lets make a deal: There were sixteen 968 Turbo S's and four Turbo RS's produced worldwide. You make one appear and convince the owner to let me drive it, no matter where in the world it is, and i'll show up and make that video.

[@8359s]

Deal : ). I hate expression "I'll do my best", however as the chances are slim, it's the most adequate one here.

[@TheSnoopy1750]

Autotrader has this exact car with 7,500 miles for $80K.

[@dodgehemi5045]

This 951 needs B&B exhaust and some 18" 993TT techno twists and larger FMIC and 101oct, stronger WG & Pipes and lightened cup flywheel and clutch.

[@hardone4608]

had one...loved it..