✦ Shifty Estimate
$19,200
▼ 22.2% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $20K
- Market cap
- $484.7M · 25,245 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 42
- Original MSRP
- $32,450 · ▼ 41% since
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1985 Porsche 944 Turbo
1985 to 1991 · Coupe · 25,245 built
Price history
Recent sales
42 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 2.5L Turbo
- Power
- 217 hp
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.1s
- Top speed
- 152 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 25,245 units
- Original MSRP
- $32,450
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 944 Turbo cost?
A 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo cost $32,450 new. Over the past 12 months, 42 have sold publicly at a median of $20,225. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $19,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,699 to $40,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1985 Porsche 944 Turbo worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $19,200, down 22.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 42 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 944 Turbo a good investment?
It has depreciated 41% against its $32,450 list price. Values are down 22.2% 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 $36,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 944 Turbo sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $20,000Jul 30, 2026Black · 78,000 mi
- $3,100Jul 28, 2026Garnet Red Metallic · 93,000 mi
- $9,300Jul 23, 2026Guards Red · 95,000 mi
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.