The 924 is the cheapest way to achieve Porsche ownership. It is easy to maintain, fairly economical, has good luggage room, is fairly quick, has bags of character, great handling and is a very forgiving tutor. The engine block on the 924 & 924 Turbo is an VW/Audi unit with a re-worked head and fuel injection added. Properly maintained with regular oil changes these engines are good for up to 150,000 miles without major service.
Without doubt, one of the best designed Porsches. 50:50 weight distribution and the turbo model is a real flyer.
| 924 | 924S | 924 Turbo | 924 Carrera GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Front longitudinal inline four cylinder water cooled | Front longitudinal inline four cylinder water cooled | Front longitudinal inline four cylinder water cooled KKK Turbo | Front longitudinal inline four cylinder water cooled KKK Turbo + intercooler |
| Capacity | 1984cc | 2479cc | 1984cc | 1984cc |
| MAX. Power | 125 bhp @ 5800 rpm | 158 bhp @ 5900 rpm | 170 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 210 bhp |
| Transmission | 5+R,sync rear drive | 5+R,sync rear drive | 5+R,sync rear drive | 5+R,sync rear drive |
| Suspension | McPherson strut/lower A-arm (front), slanted trailing arms and torsion bar (rear) | McPherson strut/lower A-arm (front), slanted trailing arms and torsion bar (rear) | McPherson strut/lower A-arm (front), slanted trailing arms and torsion bar (rear) | McPherson strut/lower A-arm (front), slanted trailing arms and torsion bar (rear) |
| Brakes | Disks (front), Drums (rear) | Disks all round ventilated | Disks all round ventilated | Disks all round ventilated |
| Wheel Base | 2400mm | 2400mm | 2400mm | 2400mm |
| Weight | 1080kg | 1080kg | 1190kg | 1198kg |
| Acceleration (0-60mph) | 9.9 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.1 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 138 mph | 140 mph | 145 mph |