Is it an S?

[EPdriver]

Hello, I've found a well cared for 944 Turbo that I'm considering for purchase. It's advertised as a Turbo S. Can anyone tell me how to verify that it's indeed an S model with the higher spec including larger turbo and higher horsepower? Are there any visual characteristics that will identify the car as an S? It is a model year 1988 and has the 030 and 220 (LSD) options. Many thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.

 

[944 man]

Off the top of my head Id say it is. A 1988 944 Turbo S is a production model M758. M030 is sport running gear (or other names depending on whom you believe), which includes big brakes and Koni adjustable dampers. M220 is a limited slip differential.

In all likelihood a 1988 car will be finished in Rose Silver with burgundy checked trim and without a sunroof. Later cars were available in other colours and without the slightly garish trim. Theyll all be M758s though, with the other options mentioned.

Please dont call it a 'Silver Rose', or even worse; a '952'.....

 

[eastendr]

Two vacuum take off points between the inlet manifold runners on 250BHP engine ...

 

[944Turbo]

Whats the engine code on a 220? the engine code (in handbook sticker and on sticker in boot) on a 1990 250 is '952'
Tony

 

[944 man]

M44/51 and M44/52

 

[J.C944TurboMan]

Found this online and you need to check the engine number near the exhaust manifold towards the bulk head end.
Model Year Engine Code Displacement (cc.) HP @ RPM (DIN) Stroke/bore (mm.) Compression ratio Fuel Delivery system Transmission Code Weight (lb.) Chassis numbers
1983 M44/02 2479 150 @ 5500 78.9 x 100 9.5 : 1 DME 016K 2675 94DN450001-
1984 M44/02 2479 150 @ 5500 78.9 x 100 9.5 : 1 DME 016K 2675 94EN450001-
1985- M44/02 2479 150 @ 5500 78.9 x 100 9.5 : 1 DME 016K 2675 94FN470001-
1985+ M44/07 2479 150 @ 5500 78.9 x 100 9.5 : 1 DME 016K 2637 94FN450001-
1986 M44/07 2479 150 @ 5500 78.9 x 100 9.5 : 1 DME 016K 2637 94GN450001-
Turbo M44/51 2479 217 @ 5800 78.9 x 100 8.0 : 1 DME 016R 2758 95GN150001-
1987 M44/07 2479 158 @ 5900 78.9 x 100 10.2 : 1 DME 016K 2637 94HN470001-
944S M44/40 2479 188 @ 6000 78.9 x 100 10.9 : 1 DME 083D 2637 94HN450001-
Turbo M44/51 2479 217 @ 5800 78.9 x 100 8.0 : 1 DME 016R 2758 95HN150001-
1988 M44/09 2479 158 @ 5900 78.9 x 100 10.2 : 1 DME 016J 2637 94JN470001-
944S M44/40 2479 188 @ 6000 78.9 x 100 10.9 : 1 DME 083D 2637 94JN450001-
Turbo M44/51 2479 217 @ 5800 78.9 x 100 8.0 : 1 DME 016R 2758 95JN150001-

Turbo S M44/52 2479 250 @ 5800 78.9 x 100 8.0 : 1 DME 016R 2758 97JN50001-

1989 M44/11, 12 2688 162 @ 5800 78.9 x 104 10.9 : 1 DME 016J 2637 94KN450001-
S2 M44/41 3000 208 @ 5800 87.8 x 104 10.9 : 1 DME 083F 2637 94KN480001-
Turbo M44/52 2479 247 @ 6000 78.9 x 100 8.0 : 1 DME 016R 2758 95KN150001-
1990 S2M44/41 3000 208 @ 5800 87.8 x 104 10.9 : 1 DME 083F 2857* 94LN450001-
1991 S2M44/41 3000 208 @ 5800 87.8 x 104 10.9 : 1 DME 083F 2857* 94MN450001-
*Cabriolet weight: 2968 lbs.

LOOK FOR ENGINE CODE M44/52

 

[Frenchy]

Usually states Turbo S on the log book, if it is 88 MY, no sunroof, M030 running gear there is a good chance that it is.