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Porsche 924

Volkswagen canceled it. Porsche built over 150,000.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • Pauper’s PorscheA recurring label for the 924 during its years of cheap ownership; rising values brought renewed appreciation.2
  • 931Porsche's internal code for the 924 Turbo, still used by enthusiasts for both left- and right-hand-drive cars.3
  • Family sports wagonAn advertising slogan highlighted the 2+2 layout and everyday usefulness.1

At a glance

0510
6.2–9.5 s0–60 mph
0125250
199.6–249.4 km/hTop speed
0200400
164.1–334.9 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2412

Engine
924: 2.0 L VW inline-4, also turbo; 924 S: 2.5 L Porsche inline-435
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive; rear transaxle13
Gearbox
4- or 5-speed manual (dog-leg or H-pattern); 3-speed automatic3
Built at
Audi's Neckarsulm plant, Germany5
Units built
More than 150,000 across all derivatives, 1976-19881

The story

Volkswagen canceled EA425; Porsche bought it back to replace the 914. The 924 put its engine up front and gearbox at the rear, becoming a commercial success with over 150,000 built between 1976 and 1988.124

1975: EA 425 survives Volkswagen's cancellation19751976: Harm Lagaay's front-engine Porsche arrives19761977: 280 km/h record car heads to the museum19771978: 924 Turbo chases the 911SC19781980: Carrera GT: 400 road cars for Group 4 · Three 924s at Le Mans; best is sixth19801981: Carrera GTS Clubsport reaches 271 hp19811986: 924 S gets Porsche's 2.5 L engine19861988: 158 hp farewell and 500 US specials1988 Porsche 912 (912): 1965–1969912Porsche 914 (914): 1969–1976914Porsche 912E (923): 1975–1976Porsche 924 (924): 1976–1988924Porsche 944 (944): 1982–944 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones235192021
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YearWhat happened
1965–1969Porsche 912 (912)
1969–1976Porsche 914 (914)
1975–1976Porsche 912E (923)
1976–1988Porsche 924 (924)
1982–Porsche 944 (944)
1975EA 425 survives Volkswagen's cancellation
1976Harm Lagaay's front-engine Porsche arrives
1977280 km/h record car heads to the museum
1978924 Turbo chases the 911SC
1980Carrera GT: 400 road cars for Group 4
1980Three 924s at Le Mans; best is sixth
1981Carrera GTS Clubsport reaches 271 hp
1986924 S gets Porsche's 2.5 L engine
1988158 hp farewell and 500 US specials
  1. 1975

    EA 425 survives Volkswagen's cancellation

    Porsche bought Volkswagen's abandoned project back, then unveiled the 924 to the press at La Grande Motte in November.13

  2. 1976

    Harm Lagaay's front-engine Porsche arrives

    Audi built the new entry-level 924 at Neckarsulm. It became Porsche's first production road car with a water-cooled front engine.35

  3. 1977

    280 km/h record car heads to the museum

    The 924 record car targeted 10,000 miles at over 250 km/h. Its planned July 1977 Nardò run was shelved for strategic reasons.6

  4. 1978

    924 Turbo chases the 911SC

    The 924 Turbo arrived; a 1979 drive found it nearly as quick as a stripped 911SC in a straight line, at a similar price, after pronounced turbo lag.37

  5. 1980

    Carrera GT: 400 road cars for Group 4

    The Turbo-based Carrera GT used an intercooler for 207 hp and Porsche's first production digital ignition; 400 road cars secured Group 4 homologation.348

  6. 1980

    Three 924s at Le Mans; best is sixth

    Norbert Singer oversaw three 924 entries. Jürgen Barth and Manfred Schurti finished sixth overall and third in the GTP class.9

  7. 1981

    Carrera GTS Clubsport reaches 271 hp

    The Carrera GTS made about 237 hp, its Clubsport about 271 hp. Total GTS production reached just 59 cars, including prototypes.38

  8. 1986

    924 S gets Porsche's 2.5 L engine

    The 924 S adopted the 944's Porsche-built 2.5 L four, plus its brakes, chassis components and parts of the interior.5

  9. 1988

    158 hp farewell and 500 US specials

    Final-year 924 S output climbed to about 158 hp. The US got 500 black Special Editions for Showroom Stock racing as 924 production ended.351011

Every generation

  • Porsche 912
    9121965–1969
  • Porsche 914
    9141969–1976
  • Porsche 912E
    9231975–1976
  • Porsche 924
    9241976–1988
  • Porsche 944
    944

Power over the years

From 123 hp to 271 hp in 5 years.

0100200300 1976197819801982198419861988 hp 1976 · 123 hp · 924 (European specification)1977 · 95 hp · 924 US launch specification1977 · 110 hp · 924 US, midyear catalyst update1978 · 168 hp · 924 Turbo (European launch)1980 · 143 hp · 924 Turbo (North America)1980 · 207 hp · 924 Carrera GT1981 · 154 hp · 924 Turbo (North America)1981 · 175 hp · 924 Turbo Series 2 (Europe)1981 · 237 hp · 924 Carrera GTS1981 · 271 hp · 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport1986 · 148 hp · 924 S, initial specification1988 · 158 hp · 924 S, final model year 271 hp 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport 123 hp 924 (European specification)
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YearHorsepowerModel
1976123924 (European specification)
197795924 US launch specification
1977110924 US, midyear catalyst update
1978168924 Turbo (European launch)
1980143924 Turbo (North America)
1980207924 Carrera GT
1981154924 Turbo (North America)
1981175924 Turbo Series 2 (Europe)
1981237924 Carrera GTS
1981271924 Carrera GTS Clubsport
1986148924 S, initial specification
1988158924 S, final model year

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    924

    1976–1985

    123 hp
  • 924 S

    Standard

    924 S

    1986–1988

    148 hp
  • 924 Turbo

    Performance

    924 Turbo

    168 hp

  • Performance

    924 Turbo Sport Group S (US)

    1980

    143 hp
  • 924 Martini Championship Edition

    Limited

    924 Martini Championship Edition

    1976–1977

  • 924 Sebring

    Limited

    924 Sebring

    1,292 built

  • 924 Le Mans

    Limited

    924 Le Mans

    1980

  • 924S Special Edition / Exklusiv / Le Mans

    Limited

    924S Special Edition / Exklusiv / Le Mans

    1988

    158 hp

    980 built

  • Limited

    924 Weissach / 50 Jahre Porsche

  • 924 Carrera GT

    Racing

    924 Carrera GT

    1980

    207 hp

    406 built

  • 924 Carrera GTS / Clubsport

    Racing

    924 Carrera GTS / Clubsport

    1981

    237 hp

    59 built

  • 924 Carrera GTR

    Racing

    924 Carrera GTR

    1981

    370 hp

    19 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Low wedge nose with pop-up headlights and no conventional grille.3
  • A large glass dome forms the rear hatch.117
  • Long hood, long roof and a short front overhang.17
  • North American cars: bulky bumpers, round side markers and separate front fog lights.3

Year by year

  1. Early production

    Skinny tires, chrome window detailing and no rear spoiler distinguish the earliest cars.2

  2. 1981

    Side indicators appear on the regular 924.5

  3. 1981 Turbo Series 2

    Series 2 switches from green to white gauge markings; its badge still reads '924 turbo'.318

  4. 1986

    The 924S brings standard telephone-dial alloys while retaining the later 924's body shape.25

Don’t confuse it with

  • 944

    Look for the 944's blockier body; a 924S retains the later 924 shape despite its telephone-dial wheels.2

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $1.9K–$13.5K262728

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K$1M 19801990200020102020 Value today: $1,850–$13,500 1977 · $9,395 · US base1980 · $16,770 · US base1980 · $20,875 · US Turbo base1980 · $24,465 · US Turbo S, as tested 1977 · $9,395 · US base price, 1977 model year 2019 · $162,400 · 1981 Carrera GTS Clubsport, over 60,000 km, Amelia Island2025 · $1,850 · 1982 924 5-Speed, 17k mi shown, rolled-over odo, BaT2025 · $18,207 · 1988 924S, 54k miles shown (TMU), BaT2025 · $22,513 · Modified 1980 924 Turbo, 55k miles shown, BaT2025 · $5,200 · 1988 924S Special Edition, automatic, BaT2026 · $9,540 · 1981 924 Turbo 5-Speed, 88k miles shown, BaT2026 · $13,500 · 1987 924S 5-Speed, 16k mi shown, repaired odo, BaT $162.4K Amelia Island, 2019
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1977Launch price$9,395US base price, 1977 model year
1977Price when new$9,395US base
1980Price when new$16,770US base
1980Price when new$20,875US Turbo base
1980Price when new$24,465US Turbo S, as tested
2019Auction sale$162,4001981 Carrera GTS Clubsport, over 60,000 km, Amelia Island
2025Auction sale$1,8501982 924 5-Speed, 17k mi shown, rolled-over odo, BaT
2025Auction sale$18,2071988 924S, 54k miles shown (TMU), BaT
2025Auction sale$22,513Modified 1980 924 Turbo, 55k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$5,2001988 924S Special Edition, automatic, BaT
2026Auction sale$9,5401981 924 Turbo 5-Speed, 88k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,5001987 924S 5-Speed, 16k mi shown, repaired odo, BaT
2026Value today$1,850–$13,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “The 280 km/h 924 that never chased its record”
    • “Three Le Mans starters, sixth overall”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  24. You Could Have Bought Richard Hammond's Old Porsche 924 For £7k | CarThrottle carthrottle.com
  25. Forza Motorsport 7 K1 Speed Pack Introduces IMSA Legends, Classic Porsches, and More – GTPlanet gtplanet.net
  26. No Reserve: 1982 Porsche 924 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $1,850 on June 3, 2025 (Lot #194,403) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. No Reserve: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,540 on June 21, 2026 (Lot #248,703) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. No Reserve: 1987 Porsche 924S 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,500 on October 19, 2026 (Lot #269,328) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 1982 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS | Paris 2020 | RM Sotheby's rmsothebys.com
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  31. One-Family-Owned 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo — Sold | PCARMARKET pcarmarket.com
  32. No Reserve: 1988 Porsche 924S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $18,207 on December 22, 2025 (Lot #224,542) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. Modified 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $22,513 on December 5, 2025 (Lot #222,331) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 1988 Porsche 924S Special Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $5,200 on November 17, 2025 (Lot #220,094) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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