944 Turbo SE - thoughts, please...

[pse_SC]

I’m enquiring re.the 944 Turbo SE - were the forged alloys standard for a 1991 SE? Any downsides to look out for?
Any other useful pointers from ‘those who know’, please, for detail specific to Turbo of this year gratefully listened to... ta.[]

 

[chrisg]

Hi there, I could be wrong but I have a feeling the later SE's didnt come with the CS alloys, but rather the very similar looking D90's in 7.5" and 9.0". The later rear wheels are actually very rare as very few were produced.

I've had a 1988 Non-Silver Rose Turbo S for many years now - know a few bits about keep them going.

As far as I know the the later Turbo SE's were very similar if not identical in spec to the original Turbo S (Silver Rose) specs, although happy to be corrected. Feel free to ring me sometime for a chat 07540 193874,

Chris

 

[blade7]

I think from sometime in 89 most of the Turbo S Mo30 bits were options rather than standard fit. Not sure you could option the forged rods after 89 either. 91 did get the bridge spoiler that looks miles better though .

 

[Suffolk944]

Am pretty certain the likes of CS wheels and M030 suspension were not standard on the later 250 BHP cars. Others might well be along to also mention that SE was not the official model designation (though as I have a late 250 model I rather like it !)

Nothing specific to look out for on late 250 models other than the usual 944 corrosion points. There is a school of thought that days that late cars are more prone to these issues than earlier ones so worth checking. My own car is currently at the body shop having the bottom of it's front wings attended to but an internal inspection of the sills has shown them to be in very good nick indeed, so it is very much a question of each car having different levels of bodywork issues.

 

[scam75]

CS wheels were standard till 89. They were an option if you got an early 90 model. Bridge spoiler also debuted on 90 turbo and then for 91 S2.

M030 became an option in 89. Gearbox with hardened 1st and 2nd gears, oil cooler loop and LSD stayed standard. I believe the only difference between a turbo s and a M030 specced late turbo is the lightened windscreen. Also all turbo s had no sunroof and most 89 on had a sunroof.

I have a 90 turbo with CS wheels and bridge spoiler as standard. Also no sunroof. Also was 1st 90 model off the production line. Much rarer than one of those turbo s!! []

Stuart

 

[blade7]

North American Turbo S came with a sunroof, later Turbo's had a 16mm rear AR bar. There's probably other details that in the grand scheme of things add up to not a lot. Unless you're trying to make out a particular year is something special so worth more .

 

[944 man]

The 1989MY> 250bhp model was called '944 Turbo'. Definitely not 'Turbo SE'. The Turbo SE (Actually Turbo with Special Equipment) was PCGBs name for the 1988 M758 'Turbo S'. The model name was down to the concessionaire, which is why Sonauto in France called it, rather more evocatively 'Turbo Cup'.

1989 Model Year Turbos came with 7" & 9" forged Fuchs wheels. 1990MY Turbos came with 928GT-derived cast 7.5" & 9" Design 90s. They all had larger 928S4-derived brake calipers, in common with M030 optioned cars, but they did not share the dampers, bushes, ARBs or other parts that M030 included unless M030 was selected. The AOR transaxle was common to the M758 car

 

[John Sims]

.... 91 did get the bridge spoiler that looks miles better though .

or not. [8|]

 

[Sifly]

Some very early 250's (1988) got the M030 suspension and forged alloys from the silver rose with a polished type finish. From around 1989 the cars came with D90 cast alloys which are heavier but painted so easier to look after.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

I have a set of refurbed and painted (not skimmed) CS wheels new Bridgestones on the fronts that I might be persuaded to part with.....

 

[blade7]

.... 91 did get the bridge spoiler that looks miles better though .

or not. [8|]

[8|]

 

[Ex Skyline]

The 1989MY> 250bhp model was called '944 Turbo'. Definitely not 'Turbo SE'. The Turbo SE (Actually Turbo with Special Equipment) was PCGBs name for the 1988 M758 'Turbo S'. The model name was down to the concessionaire, which is why Sonauto in France called it, rather more evocatively 'Turbo Cup'.

1989 Model Year Turbos came with 7" & 9" forged Fuchs wheels. 1990MY Turbos came with 928GT-derived cast 7.5" & 9" Design 90s. They all had larger 928S4-derived brake calipers, in common with M030 optioned cars, but they did not share the dampers, bushes, ARBs or other parts that M030 included unless M030 was selected. The AOR transaxle was common to the M758 car

Simon to the rescue!! As usual.....[][].

 

[blade7]

89 on turbos had 304mm dia discs, 220 turbos had 298mm dia discs.

 

[pse_SC]

Thanks for all your knowledgeable info - I knew I’d get a great response on the 944 forum[]... if anybody knows of a very good one (not guards red[]), I’d be interested in the contact, please.

 

[blade7]

Probably £15k for a nice one these days, more for a very good one with under 100k miles.

 

[944 man]

Some very early 250's (1988) got the M030 suspension and forged alloys from the silver rose with a polished type finish. From around 1989 the cars came with D90 cast alloys which are heavier but painted so easier to look after.

This isnt really accurate. See my post above yours.