Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

1986 to 1991 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate
$95,200
Low confidence · $71K to $119K
Median · all time
$145,600
Sales · all time
2

The market

Every recorded 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Bid to $122,826, not sold · 16,000 mi · Guards Red
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$115k$120k$125k$130k$135kAug 2026
Sold Bid to, not sold
0 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $146kupdated Aug 2026

Every 944

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 16, 2026
Every 944. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 16, 2026
Turbo Cup1986 to 1991Turbo1985 to 1991S21989 to 1991S2 Cabriolet1989 to 1991S1987 to 1988
Shifty Estimate$95,200Low confidence$19,900$18,400$16,400$17,800
Sold medianNo sale$20,35090 sales$17,50011 sales$15,62510 sales$15,6009 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callDown 12.6%Too few sales to callUp 2.5%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNoneNoneNone

Specifications

Engine
Inline-4 Turbo, 2.5L Turbo
Power
247 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.9 s
Top speed
162 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 944 Turbo Cup cost?

Across every sale we have on file, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $145,600. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $95,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $71,400 to $119,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $95,200. That sits below the $145,600 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

How many Porsche 944 Turbo Cup have sold?

Shifty has 2 public sales of the Porsche 944 Turbo Cup on file.

What has a Porsche 944 Turbo Cup sold for at auction?

The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $95,2009,980 mi
  • $196,000

About the 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

The 944 Turbo Cup represents Porsche's most focused track weapon of the late 1980s, built specifically for the one-make Cup series that ran alongside Formula 1. Based on the 944 Turbo's 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 247 horsepower, these factory racers shed weight through stripped interiors, lexan windows, and roll cages while gaining wider fenders, aggressive aero, and race-tuned suspension. Only around 50 were built for the inaugural 1988 season, making them extraordinarily rare today. The Cup cars bridged Porsche's transition from air-cooled 911s to water-cooled technology in motorsport, proving the transaxle platform's capabilities on track. Their success led directly to the 944 Turbo S road car and influenced modern Cup racing programs. Values have exploded as collectors recognize these as legitimate factory race cars with impeccable provenance, the holy grail for 944 enthusiasts seeking the ultimate expression of Porsche's front-engine philosophy.

Sales and listings

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