1980: The Porsche 924Carrera GT (210 bhp/154
kW) offers even more power than the 911, the
911 SC now featuring a 204 bhp/150 kW engine.
The 928 remains unchanged, but is joined by
the 928 S developing maximum output of 300
bhp/221 kW from 4664cc. |
1981: On goes the trend to even more power
and performance, the 924 Turbo now featuring
a 177bhp/130 kW power unit. The 911 Turbo
remains unchanged. At the Frankfurt Motor
Show Porsche presents a concept Turbo Cabriolet
(with four-wheel drive). |
1982: Porsche extends the range by introducing
the 944 based on the 924 but featuring even
wider wheel arches and a four-cylinder Porsche
engine (2479 cc, 163 bhp/120 kW)- basically
speaking half the 8-cylinder in the 928. The
new model has a clear effect on sales of the
924, which start to go down for the first
time. |
1983: After almost 20years Porsche
returns to a real convertible, the 911 SC
Cabriolet becoming a best seller right from
the start. Output of the 928 S is increased
moderately to 310 bhp/228 kW. |
1984: The 1984 model year launched in September
1983 once again introduces the 911 Carrera
with an even larger engine (3164 cc, 231 bhp/170
kW). The Company's success curve points upwards,
the 924 and 944 remaining the best-selling
models. The 928 S becomes even more powerful,
all 911 Carrera models are now also available
in Turbo look. |
1985: The 1984 model year launched in September
1983 once again introduces the 911 Carrera
with an even larger engine (3164 cc, 231 bhp/170
kW). The Company's success curve points upwards,
the 924 and 944 remaining the best-selling
models. The 928 S becomes even more powerful,
all 911 Carrera models are now also available
in Turbo look. |
1986: The four-valve Porsche 928 S4 goes
into production with an increase in engine
size and power (4957 cc, 320 bhp/ 235 kW).
The new range consists of the 924 S/944(2457
cc, 150 bhp/110 kW), the 944 S (2457 cc, 190
bhp/140 kW) and the 944Turbo (2457 cc, 220
bhp/162 kW). The 911 Turbo is also available
in both Targa and Cabriolet guise. |
1987: Output of the924 S/944 models increases
to 160 bhp/118 kW. The 944 Turbo S (2479 cc,
250bhp/184 kW) rounds off the small model
series, the Porsche 928 S4 remains in production
without any significant changes. |
1988: The new generation of the 911 comes
with the in-house code designation 964.Introduction
of the new model starts with the 911 Carrera
4 featuring four-wheel drive. The 964 series
is available first as a coupe, its six-cylinder
boxer engine featuring double ignition, plus
extra size and power (3600 cc, 250 bhp/ 184
kW). The old series remains in production
with the 911 Speedster, strictly a two-seater
with an extra-small windscreen. The Porsche
944 comes with a larger engine (2681 cc) and
more power (165bhp/121 kW) and is joined by
the 944 Turbo (250 bhp/184 kW). The four-valve
power unit of the 944 is increased in size
and output to 2990 cc, 211bhp/155 kW. The
944 S2 is available as both a coupe and cabriolet,
the 944Turbo receives an all-new five-speed
gearbox. |
1989: The 911 is now available with rear-wheel
drive as the Carrera 2 coming both as a Targa
and Cabriolet. Tiptronic is introduced at
the same time, automatic transmission with
a torque converter and four gears also allowing
a sequential gearshift by means of the selector
lever. The large model series is rounded off
as of spring 1989 by the 928 GT with even
more power (330 bhp/243 kW). The 911Turbo
is dropped from the range, production ceasing
in autumn 1989. |