dmfclf82

This may sound like a stupid question, but were all 944 turbos in 1989 S's?

Thanks

Cyrus951

They had the same components as the 88 turboS, just dropped the "S" designation in MY89.

Ski

They were spec'd the same as the 1988 turbo S, but they were JUST a 1989 turbo. ABS, LSD, and a hardened 1st, 2nd, gear plus mainshaft were all standard. others may have more info...

TurboTime

Yes dmfclf82,
It's the year you want to buy ;o)

Oh, and the answer to your question is Yes.

dmfclf82

Thanks for the confirmation.

Kesepton

Also, 88 turbo Ss came EXCLUSIVELY in the silver rose with the plad interior if im not mistaken. However, 89 turbos came in all options.

944Fest (aka Dan P)

Sorry Kesepton.. 88TS's came in other colors than "silberosa".. The first batch was silver rose with that highly desirable plaid interior.. then they made a batch with less desirable colors.

Rob 3

I believe thet also had beefier front spindles, Koni adjustable shocks, and the 928S4 rotors and calipers, as did the 88 S.

TurboTime

Also, hardened gears for 1st and 2nd - not sure for 3rd or 4th.

RKD in OKC

My whte 88 Turbo S had 8 way electic partial leather seats, rear wiper, and headlamp washers that my current black 89 does not.

SD Porsche Fan

The breaks are 4 piston caliper Brembos. The same as the 928S4 and they stop you NOW!!!

The Trubo S was really just the next stage of the 944T's evolution. Some refer to them as the '88.5 Turbo so the '89 is just the continuation of that model. The only reason that Porsche killed it was that it didn't like it's "economy" line competing with marque 911Ts and 928s (even though they stickered at about $50K). Plus the S2 had a smoother power delivery and additional low end torque to made it a more friendly daily driver.

Jake951

The real reason Porsche killed the Turbo series in the U.S. after 1989 is that it didn't sell! Sales in '89 were dreadful. Dealers were offering 20% discounts to move them off their lots and it was still a tough sell because the Japanese competition was priced far lower.

Bengt Sweden

All Ss had M030. Not all post 88 cars have.
Bengt

944Fest (aka Dan P)

Mo30 was standard in the US in the 89 951 too.

slim_boy_fat

So whats up with 1990 cars then.