The 944 S2 actually marks the culmination of an important chapter in Porsche history. By the late 1980s, Porsche had built one of the best-handling sports cars of its time with the 944. Thanks to the clever transaxle concept—with the engine in the front and the transmission in the rear—an almost perfect weight distribution was achieved. The result was a car known for its balance, stability, and a driving experience that still impresses today.
In 1991, the 944 was in its final development phase. Shortly thereafter, Porsche would introduce the 968. The S2 was thus the last and most refined naturally aspirated version of the 944 series, and for many, the purest iteration. Under the hood lies a remarkable piece of engineering: a 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine, at the time the largest four-cylinder production engine in the world. With 211 hp and impressive torque, it delivers performance that still feels surprisingly modern.
What makes the S2 so beloved by connoisseurs and collectors is precisely that: the combination of simplicity, balance, and purity.
No turbo, no excess of electronics.
Just a powerful naturally aspirated engine, a manual transmission, and a chassis that does exactly what the driver asks.
This specific car makes the story even more compelling. It is an original Dutch-spec model, something that is becoming increasingly rare to find in this condition. Furthermore, the car has a solid and verifiable history. The original service booklets are present, and a large portion of the maintenance invoices have been neatly preserved over the years. Exactly the kind of documentation you’d like to see with a car that has clearly achieved the status of a future classic.
The lines of the 944—sleek, functional, and quintessentially Porsche—are particularly striking on a car like this. It’s a design that has stood the test of time remarkably well.
The 944 S2 has long been considered one of the most underrated Porsches. But that is slowly beginning to change. More and more enthusiasts are rediscovering how well these cars drive and how important they were to the development of Porsche sports cars.
“For us at 9Classics, this car therefore feels like a small tribute to that era—a time when Porsche experimented, innovated, and built sports cars that were not only fast but, above all, a joy to drive.
Perhaps a bit of an odd one out in our collection, but one that secretly makes us very happy.”
Vehicle equipment and option codes
C20 Delivered in the Netherlands
418 Side moldings
498 Omit model designation on rear
567 Green stripe in windshield
598 "16-valve" text imprint
650 Electric-adjustable and removable roof
946 Leather seat upholstery, front