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Porsche 924

The transaxle gateway (1976 — 1988)

≈150 000units built
1976launch
125→177bhp depending on version
Porsche 924
Photo: Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The story

The first Porsche with a water-cooled front engine, the 924 introduces the transaxle layout: engine at the front, gearbox at the rear, near-perfect balance. Styled by Harm Lagaay, it was meant to be a VW — Porsche kept it in the end.

Long overlooked, the 924 has become an obvious choice: pure seventies lines, reliability, sensible running costs. The 924 Turbo and the rare Carrera GT completed its rehabilitation among collectors.

At ER Auto, the 924 is often a customer's first Porsche — and the start of a long history of parts.

Spec sheet — 924
Production
1976 — 1988
Engine
Inline 4-cyl., 2.0 (base/Turbo) then 2.5 (924S)
Power
125 → 177 bhp (Turbo S)
Transmission
Transaxle, 4/5-speed at the rear
Of note
First water-cooled Porsche
Worth knowing
The 924 Carrera GT (406 built) is a museum piece

Period technical manuals and documentation available to consult at the workshop. Independent specialist, not connected with Porsche AG.