Porsche 924's......
Discussion
I know this is the Porsche forum, but looking at the current threads I do wonder if this isn't the place to ask about these. 
But I'm just curious. I was talking with someone the other day and somehow a Porsche 924 entered the conversation. Now I'm already a fan of the 944 and the shape just appeals more and more as I seem to get older.
No real intent in buying one at the mo (already have 2 project cars on the go). But I am intrigued a little to know more about the humble 924.
I know performance or lack of it is often a complaint with these. But what are they actually like? How slow are they (non turbo's) and how easy are they to get HP from?
Do any of them have an LSD?
And what are they like to own and live with? As in trouble areas, problems, parts supply and cost?
Cheers.
But I'm just curious. I was talking with someone the other day and somehow a Porsche 924 entered the conversation. Now I'm already a fan of the 944 and the shape just appeals more and more as I seem to get older.
No real intent in buying one at the mo (already have 2 project cars on the go). But I am intrigued a little to know more about the humble 924.
I know performance or lack of it is often a complaint with these. But what are they actually like? How slow are they (non turbo's) and how easy are they to get HP from?
Do any of them have an LSD?
And what are they like to own and live with? As in trouble areas, problems, parts supply and cost?
Cheers.
The 2.0 litre 924 is famously powered by the same engine as the VW LT van (amongst others) and is rather weedy by any standard. You'll lose the traffic light GP to a well driven Smart car.
The 2.5 litre 924 S is actually rather great. Same robust torquey motor as the 8v 944 but in a narrower, lighter shell and IME they handle better and feel more nimble because of it.
I've never come across one with a factory slipper, but an ATB unit is available off-the-shelf.
They're not massively tuneable, getting more than a dozen extra HP from the standard motor starts to cost big money. But the engine is the same basic dimensions as the later 208bhp 16v 3.0 from the S2 944s, so a swap to that is possible.
The 2.5 litre 924 S is actually rather great. Same robust torquey motor as the 8v 944 but in a narrower, lighter shell and IME they handle better and feel more nimble because of it.
I've never come across one with a factory slipper, but an ATB unit is available off-the-shelf.
They're not massively tuneable, getting more than a dozen extra HP from the standard motor starts to cost big money. But the engine is the same basic dimensions as the later 208bhp 16v 3.0 from the S2 944s, so a swap to that is possible.
300bhp/ton said:
Thanks. Is the 2.0 at all related to the 2.5 or are they totally different engines?
What are the gearboxes like and how tough would you rate these cars for rally use?
2.0 derived from VW, and very good for it. 2.5 in the "S" is pure Porsche, half the 928 lump in effect.What are the gearboxes like and how tough would you rate these cars for rally use?
Lots used for track, historic rallying, hillclimbs, sprints etc. as they are cheap, simple and tough as a tough thing.
MrCooke said:
The 2.5 litre 924 S is actually rather great. Same robust torquey motor as the 8v 944 but in a narrower, lighter shell and IME they handle better and feel more nimble because of it.
All the 944/968 suspension, transaxle and engine parts will fit into a 924S. Mine has a 944Turbo gearbox with oil cooler & plate LSD, a 944 S2 3 liter engine, and KW suspension and brakes shared with upgraded 944s and 968. Have a look around www.924Board.org for a fairly dedicated community.The best bit is that as no-one gives them a second look, it's easy to "blend in" when Vauxhalls with too many aerials appear. That requires some doing in a bright yellow 968 pasted with "Club Sport" in letters large enough for people on benefits to read.
Jones the cat said:
No one is going to pay £25k for a Cat C 924!https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/2022/12/restorin...
Looks like a high quality repair and restoration to me.
Looks like a high quality repair and restoration to me.
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