✦ Shifty Estimate
$17,900
- 12 months median
- $15K
- Sales, 12 months
- 4
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1987 Porsche 944 S
1987 to 1988 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
9 sales
1987 · Guards Red · 38,000 mi · manual2026-07-23 · Schneppdesign$19,000
1987 · Gray · 63,000 mi · manual2025-10-19 · PennyThePorsche$11,500
1987 · Azurite Blue · 118,582 mi · manual2025-06-26 · jr10cross$9,944
1988 · Red · 113,927 mi · manual2025-05-28 · Private Seller$9,501
1988 · Black · 61,000 mi · manual2025-04-09 · rustylites$13,000
1987 · Red · 59,000 mi · manual2024-12-31 · NovelMTS$17,000- 1988 · White · 69,053 mi2024-10-13$11,200
1987$30,800- 1987 · Guards Red · 62,400 mi · manual$17,800
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 3.0L
- Power
- 188 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.5s
- Top speed
- 142 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 944 S cost?
Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $15,175. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,811 to $20,585, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1987 Porsche 944 S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $17,900. That sits above the $15,175 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Porsche 944 S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $19,000Jul 23, 2026Guards Red · 38,000 mi
- $11,500Oct 19, 2025Gray · 63,000 mi
- $9,944Jun 26, 2025Azurite Blue · 118,582 mi
The 944 S represents Porsche's front-engine formula at its peak, delivering the performance purists demanded from the base 944. Introduced in 1987, the S packed a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 188 horsepower—a significant bump over the standard car's 163. More importantly, it revved to 6,800 rpm with the enthusiasm of a proper sports car, backed by Porsche's excellent five-speed transaxle for perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The S featured larger brakes, stiffer suspension, and distinctive phone-dial wheels that became its calling card. While overshadowed by the Turbo's drama, the S offers the sweet spot of 944 ownership: reliable performance without turbo complexity. Clean examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize the 944's role in Porsche's evolution, with the S representing the best balance of usability and engagement in the lineup.