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Porsche 924
The 924 originated as a contract design by Porsche for Volkswagen, based mainly on readily available parts from the VW parts bin. VW chose to cancel plans late in the project for financial reasons. Porsche then bought the rights to the design and produced the car, having VW assemble the cars at its Audi plant in Neckarsulm. Initial configuration was a 2.0L inline-4 SOHC engine with solid front disc and rear drum brakes. Porsche then proceeded through a series of upgrades to improve the performance of the car to meet the public’s expectations of Porsche performance. Upgrades involved better brakes, optional sport suspension, 5-speed transmissions, and more power for the engine. Comfort and convenience upgrades included the addition of AC, power windows, power mirrors and better stereo. Other steps were taken by Porsche to try to improve the car’s appeal in the market, starting with special editions such as the Martini Edition in 1977, the Limited Edition in 1978 and the Sebring edition in 1979. See all our Porsche 924 Research.
If you think post-war sports cars or muscle cars from the late 1960s are the staple of the collector car industry, it’s time to broaden your horizons. 80s and 90s enthusiast cars have recently forged their own niche in the collector car world, and appreciation of the period’s shining stars...
We have partnered with Sports Car Digest to bring amazing Porsche content from the SCD archives to Stuttcars. This piece was originally published on February 2, 2015 and is here for Stuttcars members to enjoy! The first efforts with the 924 rally car involved a non-turbo version, the Monte Carlo...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a modified 1978 Porsche 924 which was rebuilt to Safari specification with the modifications completed in 2022. The custom-built 1978 Porsche 924 Safari has a silver finish with stylish Martini Racing livery and a variety of manufacturer decals. The exterior was equipped with roof-mounted spare...
This 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR is a standout example of Stuttgart’s motorsport legacy, one of just 17 customer race cars built at Porsche’s Weissach facility. Developed from the 924 Turbo to prove the front-engine, water-cooled platform’s racing prowess, this GTR showcases Porsche’s engineering excellence. Unlike most of its counterparts,...
Common Problems with the Porsche 924: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The Porsche 924 is a unique chapter in Porsche’s history, offering a front-engine, water-cooled alternative to the brand’s traditional rear-engine lineup. Known for its balanced handling and distinctive styling, the 924 has become a popular entry point...
30 Point Porsche 924 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check—from hidden rust spots in the battery tray area to engine health, electrical gremlins, and interior wear. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version that...
Porsche 924 Sales Brochure The 924 was produced between 1977-1988 and was Porsche’s first front-engined production car. The original 924 had 125 hp and ran 0-62 mph in 9.9 secs with a top speed of 125 mph. Later models included the 924 turbo, Carrera GT, Carrera GTS, and 924S. We...
The base model Porsche 924 was produced for model years 1976 to 1986. During its production run, VW decided to stop manufacturing the engine blocks used in this version (the 2.0 L 924), forcing Porsche to continue production for model year 1987 with a more powerful engine, calling it the 924S. The base model 924 had a production run of 121,000 vehicles approximately.
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Porsche 924 Paint Color Options & Samples This post outlines all the color options for the Porsche 924 over its production life. We have official books and catalogs of all the color options for the Porsche 924 over the years. Porsche 924 Colors (All Years) This is the most important...
Porsche 924 Spare Parts Catalogs (1976 – 1979 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 924 (1976 – 1979) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 924 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1976 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1976 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1976 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1977 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1977 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1977 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1978 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1978 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1978 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1979 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1979 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1979 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche 924 Spare Parts Catalogs (1980 – 1985 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 924 (1980 – 1985) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 924 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1980 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1980 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1980 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1981 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1981 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1981 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1982 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1982 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1982 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1983 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1983 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1983 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1984 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1984 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1984 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1985 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1985 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1985 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche 924 Spare Parts Catalogs (1986 – 1988 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 924 (1986 – 1988) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 924 and need the total parts guide or are trying...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1986 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1986 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1986 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1987 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1987 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1987 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 924 (1988 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1988 Porsche 924 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1988 Porsche 924 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well as various other little changes, Porsche was able to develop the 924 Turbo into the race car they had wanted, dubbing it the "924 Carrera GT". 406 examples (including prototypes) of the Carrera GT were built to qualify it for Group 4 racing requirements.
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GTP cars were produced in 1980, three of which were special LeMans race cars. The cars had the 2.0L turbocharged 924 engine with a huge front-mounted intercooler and increased boost to increase output to 320 HP and 285 lbs/ft of torque. The engine used Bosch mechanical fuel injection and with a weight of 2050 pounds had a top speed of 180 mph. It was third in the GTP class, with an 6th place finish overall, and another finished fifth in class and 12th overall.
The Carrera GTR was the ultimate 924 Street/Race Car in 1981. The GTR had larger flares, larger wheels and tires, improved brakes and a whopping 375 horsepower from the 2.0L turbocharged dry-sump engine. At $75,000, the GTR would have cost over $200,000 in today’s money, but what you got was a 180 mph screamer for the street, but in full race trim.
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Technical Specifications body stylist Harm Lagaay, Norbert Singer production 59 engine Inline-4 aspiration KKK Turbocharger block material Cast Iron Block w/Aluminum Cylinder Head valvetrain SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl fuel feed Kugelfischer Fuel Injection displacement 1984 cc / 121.1 in³ bore 84.4 mm / 3.32...
After the end of production of the 400 Porsche 924 Carrera GT road sports cars at the beginning of December 1980, a small evolution series of pure competitive cars was launched: the Porsche 924 Carrera GTS. The two-liter engine of the Porsche 924 Carrera GTS turbo-charged with a maximum of 1.0 bar and classified in Group 4 according to the FIA Regulations developed 245 hp (180 kW) at a speed of 6,250 revs./min. and accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
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Porsche 924 Model & Codes The four-cylinder, water-cooled Porsche had been through twenty-plus years of development. The following table summarizes the models. The Porsche 924 Model Codes The Porsche 924 Turbo (931) Model Codes The Porsche 924 Carrera GT (937) Model Codes The Porsche 924 Carrera GTS (937) Model Codes...
Porsche 924 Production & Sales Units By going through VIN numbers we were able to figure out the production numbers for the Porsche 924. The Porsche 924 was a strong seller early on in its life and slowly slowed down till very few units were made, making it inevitable that...
As a top-secret project, the Porsche Museum workshop and the Porsche Heritage department worked on a special front-engined sports car from 1981. 40 years ago, starting on May 15, this car competed in the Deutsche Rallye-Meisterschaft (German Rally Championship). Behind the wheel was non other than Walter Röhrl, with Christian Geistdörfer next to him.
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These cars were designed by the factory to race in SCCA D Production Championship starting in 1979. The Porsche project number of these race cars was 933. Only 16 were built by the factory. However, if you had the right connections, you "could" buy the parts as a kit from Porsche to convert your street car into a fully race-ready 924.
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Porsche upgraded the performance of its 924 with the introduction of a turbocharged model in 1979. While the lower end of the engine remained unchanged, many improvements were made to the upper end of the engine as well as the drivetrain. On the outside, the car gained alloy wheels, a distinctive NACA duct in its hood, and a rear spoiler. Horsepower increased from the naturally aspirated 125 bhp to 170 bhp in the turbo.
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The invention of the Targa body style and the introduction of the turbocharger for production cars are two key moments in the history of Porsche. Yet a combination of the two only came about in the G-Series 911 Turbo Targa – there was never a Targa version of the transaxle...
The decision was made to equip the narrower bodied 924 with a slightly detuned version of the 944's 163 bhp 2.5 litre straight four, upgrading the suspension and adding 5 lug wheels and 944 style brakes, but retaining the 924's early interior. The result was 1986's 150 bhp 924S. Porsche also decided to re-introduce the 924 to the American market with an initial price tag of under $20,000. In 1988, the 924S' final year of production, power increased to 160 hp matching that of the previous year's Le Mans spec cars.
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In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well...
After producing 400 Porsche 924 Carrera GT road sports cars, Porsche introduced the 924 Carrera GTS, a limited series of 50 competitive cars, in December 1980. The GTS featured a two-liter turbocharged engine with a maximum boost of 1.0 bar, delivering 245 hp at 6,250 rpm, and accelerating from 0...
The Carrera GTR was an advanced version of Porsche’s effort to homologate a Group 4 racing variant of the 924 Turbo, built on the production car’s unibody. Exceptionally fast, it was the most powerful and quickest of Porsche’s first-generation water-cooled race cars, surpassed only by the GTR Le Mans and...
