# Vintage Porsche 944 Conversion Beats New 911

> A handcrafted Porsche 944 conversion costs $113,000 and outperforms new 911s in style.
- Title: Vintage Porsche 944 Conversion Beats New 911 · Car and Driver
- Summary: A handcrafted Porsche 944 conversion costs $113,000 and outperforms new 911s in style. CarPoint's GT-K44 conversion costs about $113,000 and offers vintage…
- Keywords: porsche 944, carpoint, gt-k44, shooting brake, vintage porsche, porsche 911, conversion, cost, handcrafted, cars, Vintage, Porsche
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74001537/carpoint-porsche-944-conversion-details
- Author: Brendan McAleer
- Published: 2026-10-03T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche 944, carpoint, gt-k44, shooting brake, vintage porsche, porsche 911, conversion, cost, handcrafted, cars
## What is a shooting brake?
A shooting brake is a car that sits between a station wagon and coupe with two doors and hatchback practicality.
## CarPoint's GT-K44 conversion
CarPoint converts any 944 into a shooting brake with handcrafted quality and retains the factory powertrain.
## Why 944 over 911?
The 944 allows for a shooting brake conversion without disrupting the flat-six engine of a 911.
## GT-K44 specs
The GT-K44 uses a 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 211 horsepower and can be built for more powerful 944 Turbos.
## Cost comparison
The GT-K44 conversion costs $113,000 including labor, custom glass, interior, and paint, matching a new 911 price.
## Why it's cooler
The GT-K44 offers vintage charm and practicality for track days, dog transport, or everyday use without hunting.
## Key takeaway

CarPoint's GT-K44 conversion costs about $113,000 and offers vintage Porsche charm over new 911s.