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1981 Porsche 924 GTR

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1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR

Porsche 924 GTR

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<p>Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was responsible for the creation of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/volkswagen/beetle/type-1/">Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle</a>. After WW2, the company finally began producing its own automobiles, starting with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> in 1948. Since the creation of the 356, Porsche has always had a focus on producing sporty, high performance cars. In 1965, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">Porsche 911</a>, a car that has gone on to become synonymous with sports cars, and cemented the company&#39;s place among the most respected in the motoring world. Aside from famous models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/carrera-gt/">Carrera GT</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/918-spyder/">918 Spyder</a>, Porsche also has a storied history in motorsport, winning championships and titles in a wide range of competitions. Racing legends such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/908/">908</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/718-rsk/">718 RSK</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/917/">917</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/907">907</a> all wear the Porsche badge.</p>

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was…

924 GTR

Porsche 924 - All Variants

<p>The Porsche 924 is a sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany from 1976 to 1988. A two-door, 2+2 coup&eacute;, the 924 was intended to replace the Porsche 914 as the company&#39;s entry-level model. Although the water-cooled, front-engined 928 gran turismo was designed first, the 924 was the first road-going Porsche to have a front engine rear wheel drive configuration. It was also the first Porsche to be offered with a fully automatic transmission. It was criticized by enthusiasts for its mediocre performance, but was a sales success with just over 150,000 produced during a 1976&ndash;1988 production run, and an important profits generator for the company. The closely related 944 introduced in the U.S. market in 1983 was meant to replace the 924, but 924 production continued through 1985, followed by a 944-engined 924S through 1988.</p>

The Porsche 924 is a sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany from 1976 to 1988. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 was intended to replace…

924 - All Variants

The ultimate development of the 924 in its race trim was the 924 Carrera GTR race car, which produced 375 hp (280 kW; 380 PS) from a highly modified version of the 2.0 L I4 used in all 924s, and weighed in at 930 kg (2,050 lb).[16] This allowed for a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).[17] In 1980, Porsche entered three 924 GTRs at the 24 hours of Le Mans, which went on to finish 6th, 12th and 13th overall. Also building a 924GTR rally race car, and two other GTRs (Miller and BF Goodrich). 17 (some sources say 19) Carrera GTRs were built in total.

The ultimate development of the 924 in its race trim was the 924 Carrera GTR race car, which produced 375 hp (280 kW; 380 PS) from a highly…

Porsche 924 - Base Model

The base model Porsche 924 was produced for model years 1976 to 1986. During its production run, VW decided to stop manufacturing the engine blocks used in this version (the 2.0 L 924), forcing Porsche to continue production for model year 1987 with a more powerful engine, calling it the 924S.  The base model 924 had a production run of 121,000 vehicles approximately.

The base model Porsche 924 was produced for model years 1976 to 1986. During its production run, VW decided to stop manufacturing the…

924 - Base Model

Porsche 924 Turbo

Porsche executives soon recognized the need for a higher-performance version of the 924 that could bridge the gap between the basic 924 and the 911. Having already found the benefits of turbochargers on several race cars and the 1975 911 Turbo, Porsche chose to use this technology for the 924, eventually introducing the 924 Turbo as a 1978 model.

Porsche executives soon recognized the need for a higher-performance version of the 924 that could bridge the gap between the basic 924 and…

924 Turbo

Turbo

Porsche 924 Carrera GT

In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well as various other little changes, Porsche was able to develop the 924 Turbo into the race car they had wanted, dubbing it the "924 Carrera GT". 406 examples (including prototypes) of the Carrera GT were built to qualify it for Group 4 racing requirements.

In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche…

924 Carrera GT

Carrera GT

Porsche 924 Carrera GTS

In 1981 Porsche released the limited production 924 Carrera GTS. 59 GTS models were built, all in left hand drive, with 15 of the 59 being raced prepped Clubsport versions. The Carrera GTS differed stylistically from the GT with fixed headlamps under Perspex covers (instead of the GT's pop up units). GTS models were also 59 kg (130 lb) lighter than their GT counterparts at 1,121 kg (2,471 lb), and Clubsport versions were even lighter at 1,060 kg (2,337 lb).

In 1981 Porsche released the limited production 924 Carrera GTS. 59 GTS models were built, all in left hand drive, with 15 of the 59 being…

924 Carrera GTS

Carrera GTS

Porsche 924 S

In 1984, VW decided to stop manufacturing the engine blocks used in the 2.0 L 924, leaving Porsche with a predicament. The 924 was considerably cheaper than its 944 stablemate, and dropping the model left Porsche without an affordable entry-level option. The decision was made to equip the narrower bodied 924 with a slightly detuned version of the 944's 163 bhp 2.5 litre straight four, upgrading the suspension and adding 5 lug wheels and 944 style brakes, but retaining the 924's early interior. The result was 1986's 148 bhp 924S. Porsche also decided to re-introduce the 924 to the American market with an initial price tag of under $20,000. In 1988, the 924S' final year of production, power increased to 158 PS (116 kW; 156 bhp) matching that of the previous year's Le Mans spec cars.

In 1984, VW decided to stop manufacturing the engine blocks used in the 2.0 L 924, leaving Porsche with a predicament. The 924 was…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1981 Porsche 924 GTR Stratas Auctions Online	$200,000 HIGH BID	Oct 14, 2020 6 months ago
1981 Porsche 924 GTR RM Sotheby's Monaco (2018) Lot #189	NOT SOLD	May 12, 2018 3 years ago
1981 Porsche 924 GTR Gooding The Amelia Island Auction (2017) Lot #064	$220,000 SOLD	Mar 10, 2017 4 years ago
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Silverstone The Classic Sale (2016) Lot #117	£495,000 SOLD	Jul 30, 2016 5 years ago

Porsche 924 GTR (1981)

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