Porsche 944 Turbo

1985 to 1991 · Coupe · 25,245 built

A 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo cost $32,450 new. Over the past 12 months, 88 have sold publicly at a median of $20,598. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,100 to $113,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$20,100

High confidence · $10K to $38K

9.0% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $20,598
Sales · 12 mo: 88
Original MSRP: $32,450Down 38% since new

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Sold$21,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$21,000 · 89,000 mi · Kalahari Beige Metallic

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86 sales · 23 unsoldmedian $21kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo sales with photographs

Sold $21,500

1986 · Alpine White (L90E) · 100,000 mi

Oct 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $20,750

1987 · Black (L041) · 123,000 mi

Oct 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $7,244

1986 · Guards Red

Oct 6, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $95,000

1988 · Guards Red (LM3A) · 75,000 mi

Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $16,000

1986 · Guards Red · 110,000 mi

Sep 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $59,500

1988 · Maraschino Red Metallic · 41,000 mi

Sep 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 944

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026

Every 944. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
	Turbo1985 to 1991	Turbo Cup1986 to 1991	S21989 to 1991	S2 Cabriolet1989 to 1991	S1987 to 1988
Shifty Estimate	$20,100	$95,200Low confidence	$26,500	$17,200	$19,100
Sold median	$20,59888 sales	No sale	$17,50011 sales	$16,00011 sales	$15,6009 sales
12-month move	Down 9.0%	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Down 1.8%	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None	None	None

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4 Turbo, 2.5L Turbo
Power: 217 hp
Torque: 243 lb-ft
0 to 60: 6.1 s
Top speed: 152 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Production: 25,245 built
Original MSRP: $32,450

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 944 Turbo cost?

What is a 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $20,100, down 9.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 88 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 944 Turbo a good investment?

It has depreciated 38% against its $32,450 list price. Values are down 9.0% over the past 12 months. Only 25,245 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,100 to $113,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 944 Turbo have sold?

Shifty has 218 public sales of the Porsche 944 Turbo on file. The earliest was on Aug 15, 2023.

What has a Porsche 944 Turbo sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$21,000Oct 25, 2026Kalahari Beige Metallic · 89,000 mi
$21,500Oct 23, 2026Alpine White (L90E) · 100,000 mi
$20,750Oct 16, 2026Black (L041) · 123,000 mi

About the 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo

The 944 Turbo transformed Porsche's front-engine experiment into a legitimate supercar killer. Launched in 1986, this wasn't just a boosted 944, Porsche fitted a KKK turbocharger to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, bumping output to 217 hp initially, then 247 hp from 1988. The result was a car that could hit 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and top 162 mph, matching contemporary 911 performance at a lower price point. The wider fender flares, distinctive whale-tail spoiler, and functional air intakes gave it proper presence. Only produced through 1991 with roughly 25,000 units worldwide, clean examples have become increasingly sought after. The 944 Turbo offers that perfect sweet spot for collectors: genuine Porsche DNA, accessible maintenance compared to air-cooled 911s, and appreciating values as enthusiasts recognize its role in the brand's evolution.