Porsche 924

The 924, available from model year 1976, was developed by Porsche on behalf of Volkswagen as the successor to the 914 and was ultimately produced in-house. The new entry-level model was built by Audi in Neckarsulm, Germany.

The bodyshell of the 924 was designed with good aerodynamics in mind. This was due in particular to the flat bonnet and the pop-up headlights. From model year 1983, a Black rear spoiler further improved the drag coefficient (cd value).

Porsche broke new ground when it came to powering the 924: For the first time, a water-cooled front-mounted engine with in-line cylinders was used. The 125-PS engine was taken from the Audi 100 and modified accordingly by Porsche. The drive was transmitted via a transaxle construction.

It wasn't until the 924 S, produced from model year 1986, that the 924 series received an engine built by Porsche itself: the 2.5-litre four-cylinder in-line engine from the 944.

The Porsche 924 S, which was first available from model year 1986, was a significant technical upgrade for the 924 series. Many components of this model came from the 944. In addition to the engine, these included the brake system, chassis components and parts of the interior. The standard aluminium wheels, with their "telephone dial" design, also brought the 924 S closer to the 944.

The 2.5-litre engine of the 924 S was identical to that of the 944 and initially delivered 150 PS, which increased to 160 PS from model year 1988.

Red Porsche 924 with pop-up headlights (1976–85)
Porsche 924 S (1986–88)

924 (1976-85)

Pop-up headlights // Glass tailgate; from MY 1983, with Black PU rear spoiler // Bumpers integrated into bodyshell shape // From MY 1981: side indicators

924 S (1986-88)

Pop-up headlights // Glass tailgate with Black PU rear spoiler // Bumpers integrated into bodyshell shape // Side indicators

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