Collectibility
The value of surviving post 1985 944s is slowly appreciating due to the collectors and enthusiasts. The 2nd generation post-1986 cars, Turbos and the sporty high end biting "S" variants (16V DOHC) are considered more desirable than the earlier cars; having improved interiors, suspensions and engines. The pre-1985 cars are valued due to their lighter curb weight and "no-nonsense" interior layout. The 1983 Germany built 944 is considered very rare even by today's standards. While the survival rate is quite high in gross numbers (as of 2012), clean and low mileage examples are rare, and command a high price.
The Porsche 944 has proven to be successful and increasingly popular in amateur road course racing. The 944-Spec class caters to the 1983 to 1988 8-valve 944, and the 944 Cup series has classes for all 924/944/968 and 944 Turbo models. Competitive racing events are held by the National Auto Sport Association and other organizations, as well as compatible rules that allow the same cars to race with the Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America, and Porsche Owner's Club.
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