A highly modified, track-focused example of the transaxle modern classic sports car. It is now powered by a stage five hybrid turbocharged and intercooled 3.0-litre inline-four, sending up to 600bhp to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The odometer displays 176,231 km (109,505 miles) from new. This 1990 Porsche 944 S2 has been modified as a track day focussed build, which was undertaken by Buchanan Automotive at a total cost of around $200,000 AUD. The car has been enhanced with custom engine internals, a stage five hybrid turbo, a 951 intercooler, uprated suspension, improved brakes, and Recaro Sportster leather-trimmed seats among other modifications. The car is noted as a Porsche Club class winner, and has been with the seller for the last four years. The seller notes that while upgrades have been made with track use in mind, it remains a very usable daily driver, and is road registered in NSW. The Porsche 944 S2 features the more aerodynamic Turbo-style front end, including front fog lights and long-range driving lights. This example is finished in Alpine White paintwork over a black vinyl and leather-trimmed interior, which now features Recaro Sportster CS front seats. It now rides on 17-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, framing Porsche 3.6 Turbo brakes and 965 drilled discs, and shod in Hankook Ventus semi-slick tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes electric windows, a sunroof, headlamp washers, electrically adjustable door mirrors, air conditioning, and a heated rear windscreen. Interior modifications to the car include a Pioneer sound system, a VBOX data logger, a turbo boost gauge, and an aftermarket VDO oil temperature gauge. A full rundown of the car’s mechanical modifications is listed below. The vehicle will be supplied with a selection of receipts for the work carried out by Buchanan Automotive. Custom engine internals – Wossner forged connecting rods and 8:0.1 CR pistons Cometic MLS head gasket Vitesse Stage 5 Hybrid Turbo (Garrett cartridge and cold housing with Turbonetics hot side) 951 intercooler with custom pipework Tuned to 98 unleaded and E85 up to approximately reliable 600bhp Elegant SFR customised 16v inlet manifold Custom modified exhaust manifold with 3-inch exhaust pipes 951 bell housing and flywheel KEP II clutch pressure plate Four plate motorsport limited slip differential Porsche 3.6 Turbo brakes and 965 drilled discs Moton remote canister adjustable coil over dampers with Eibach springs front and rear Racers Edge race control arms and billet hubs Bosch 044 high performance fuel pump with high flow 850cc injectors Vitesse R piggyback controller Custom alloy catch and breather tank Reinforced firewall to counter brake pedal forces The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage. The Alpine White paintwork is described as being in generally fair condition, showing the expected scuffs and scrapes that come with track day and high-performance driving use. In particular, the seller notes stone chipping on the front end, a scrape on the offside front, and various other motorsport-inflicted imperfections. Inside, the cabin presents well. The retrofitted Recaro bucket seats show minimal wear, with some general use-related creasing, but no wear or damage. Elsewhere, the original controls present well, and feature a handsome ‘patina’. The seller notes that the windscreen washer fluid mechanism does not work, which is believed to be an electrical fault, the air conditioning does not function, which is believed to be due to a leak in the system, and that there is no cigarette lighter present. The seller is not aware of any mechanical faults, and states that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. This 944’s latest service was carried out in June 2022 at 176,100km by Buchanan Automotive. The work comprised of a pink slip vehicle inspection. Prior to this, the seller reports that the car was serviced according to its track day usage which, since 2019, has been minimal. It is noted that the bell housing, the wheels, and the tyres were all replaced during the current owner’s four years with the car. This Porsche 944 S2 is highly-modified track-focused example of the transaxle modern classic, which also remains a very usable road car. Boasting an impressive number of performance modifications and now producing up to 600bhp, the seller states that it could be the fastest 944 in Australia, which already has a Porsche Club class win under its belt. Ready to be driven, this car is equipped for the track where it will no doubt impress with its outright pace and sharp handling. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. 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