Carpoint has introduced the GT-K44, a Porsche 944-based remaster that revisits Günter Artz’s transaxle shooting brake concept. The Karlsruhe-based specialist plans ten individually commissioned examples, combining an extensively reconstructed rear body with the donor car’s underlying mechanical layout.
The ARTZ connection comes from personal experience. Carpoint founder Andreas Freund spent several months driving an Artz-converted 924 Turbo during the 1980s, including trips to Lake Garda. The car’s combination of sports-car proportions and wagon practicality stayed with him, eventually leading to a collaboration with designer Michael Söhngen on a 944-based interpretation.
Artz’s 924 Kombi belonged to a small group of independently coachbuilt transaxle Porsches. Approximately 20 were produced, according to Octane, with 924 Turbo underpinnings and Carrera GT-style bodywork. The GT-K44 carries that idea forward through a new design, adapting the shooting brake layout to the 944’s wider body.
The conversion requires substantial changes to the roof structure, B-pillars and rear quarters. Large rear side windows accompany an extended roof, while a fabricated tailgate replaces the original glass hatch. The opening reaches approximately 40 centimeters into the roof, allowing access to the cargo area from above. Revised rear lamps keep the active lighting elements on the fixed body. The folding rear seats remain, preserving the 944’s 2+2 configuration.
The first completed car uses a 944 S2 with a 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 211 PS, approximately 208 hp. Oak Green paint and Pasha-pattern upholstery follow Söhngen’s original design proposal. The remaster centers on coachwork and personalization, with the donor’s engine and transmission combination establishing its mechanical specification.
Customers can specify wheels, suspension, exhaust and interior treatments beyond the basic conversion. Carpoint lists Pasha, tartan and Pepita among the available upholstery themes, alongside heated seats, alternative steering wheels and updated audio equipment. Each build involves several hundred hours of fabrication and finishing, with the scope agreed individually.
The conversion starts at €100,000 before tax, excluding the donor car and additional options. Customers supply a suitable 944, although Carpoint can assist with sourcing one. The company recommends selecting a donor with the desired drivetrain and equipment already in place. Its approach gives the GT-K44 a clear place among Porsche remasters: a commissioned body conversion rooted in period coachbuilding, with specification determined by its owner.
