The official debut of the Porsche 944 Wagon marks a defining milestone. According to a recent report by MOTOR1.COM, CarPoint has accomplished what Porsche itself never dared: transforming the 944 coupe into a proper shooting brake. The GT-K44 isn’t a fantasy sketch or a one-off commission—it’s a deliberate, limited-production answer to Günter Artz’s legendary 924 Turbo Kombi wagon conversions from the early 1980s. CarPoint founder Andreas Freund owned one of those originals decades ago. Now, he and designer Michael Söhngen have engineered a modern reinterpretation that respects the 944’s transaxle DNA while stretching its silhouette into collector-grade oddity.
The Wagon Porsche Refused
The reference build starts with a 1991 944 S2, finished in Oak Green with a Pascha-pattern interior following Söhngen’s original sketch. However, the real story lies beneath the skin. CarPoint extends and raises the roofline, rebuilds the rear quarter panels, reshapes the B-pillars, and fits a new tailgate with revised rear lights around the enlarged opening. Furthermore, new side glass and custom-fitted rear glass complete the silhouette while preserving the 2+2 seating arrangement.
Each conversion demands several hundred hours of cutting, welding, bodywork, and a full exterior respray—all included as standard. Therefore, this isn’t a bolt-on kit; it’s a commissioned build closer in spirit to the one-off Porsche commissions the factory itself occasionally builds for wealthy clients.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 3.0L Inline-Four (944 S2) or 3.2L Turbo (944 Turbo) |
| 🐎Power Output | 211 HP (S2) / 220-250 HP (Turbo) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 214 Nm (944 S2) / 350+ Nm (Turbo est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 6.8s (S2 est.) / 5.2s (Turbo est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 155 mph (S2) / 165 mph (Turbo est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Front-Engine, Rear-Transaxle / Manual or Automatic |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | €119,000 ($128,000) conversion cost |
Engine Options & Customization
Customers supply their own donor 944, though CarPoint can help source one. The shop recommends either the 944 S2’s naturally aspirated 3.0L four-cylinder producing 211 horsepower, or a 944 Turbo with 220 hp or 250 hp. In addition, both manual and automatic donors qualify, since CarPoint does not touch the transmission itself.
The conversion alone costs €100,000 before tax, or €119,000 ($128,000) once Germany’s 19 percent VAT is added. Notably, this figure excludes the donor car. Wheels, suspension, interior trim, and exhaust are all customer-specified, with optional equipment priced separately.
Scarcity & Collector Appeal
CarPoint has capped the run at just 10 commissions—a deliberate limit rather than a supply constraint. Consequently, the GT-K44 joins other small-batch Porsche reinterpretations like TechArt’s GTclassic 911 restomod and the slantnose-style builds circulating through the tuning scene. Unlike those 911-based projects, the 944 Wagon uses the 944’s front-engine, rear-transmission balance, aiming at collectors who crave oddball Porsche history.
CarPoint is betting those buyers will spend six figures on a shape Porsche itself never approved. For enthusiasts seeking a piece of bespoke automotive rebellion, the GT-K44 represents the ultimate answer to a question Zuffenhausen never asked. This is what happens when passion for obscure Porsche heritage meets world-class metalwork.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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