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PORSCHE 944 Uncommon
As of 2025 Q4, 6,182 PORSCHE 944s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6,328 in 2019 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 146 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 29 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 72% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (6,182).
Rarer than 19% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 944
The Porsche 944 is a two-door sports car that was manufactured and marketed by Porsche from 1982 until 1991. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive model based on the platform of the 924, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. With over 163,000 cars produced, the 944 was the most successful sports car in Porsche's history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997 Carrera. Extensive design revisions for the 1992 model year prompted Porsche to drop the 944 nameplate and rebrand the vehicle as the 968.
PORSCHE 944 — questions & answers
How many PORSCHE 944 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 6,182 PORSCHE 944 were still registered in the UK — 1,725 licensed and on the road, plus 4,457 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PORSCHE 944 rare?
The PORSCHE 944 is uncommon, with 6,182 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PORSCHE 944 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PORSCHE 944 on UK roads rose by 29 (0.5%).
What fuel do most PORSCHE 944 use?
Most PORSCHE 944 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, gas (lpg), electric.
When did the PORSCHE 944 peak?
The PORSCHE 944 peaked at 6,328 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.