Porsche 924

Porsche 924

Manufacturer	Volkswagen AG
Production	1976–1988
Predecessor	Porsche 914
Successor	Porsche 944
Class	Sports car
Body style(s)	2+2 coupé
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	2 L, 2.5 L water cooled I4
Length	924 4200 mm (165.4 in)
Width	924 1685 mm (66.3 in)
Height	924 1270 mm (50 in)
Curb weight	924 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Designer	Porsche AG

The Porsche 924 is an automobile produced by Porsche AG of Germany from 1976 to 1988. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 914 as the company's entry-level model, and was the model that finally retired the 912. It was the first Porsche model powered by a water-cooled, front-mounted engine to make production, although the similarly-configured 928 was designed before the 924. The front-engine, rear wheel drive arrangement was normal for most other manufacturers, but it was unusual for Porsche, who had previously only used mid or rear-mounted engines of a boxer configuration, all of which had been air-cooled.

The first official appearance of the 924 took place in November 1975 (as a press launch rather than a motorshow appearance) at the harbour at La Grande Motte, Camargue in the south of France. The model was a success and not only helped to take Porsche out of financial ruin, but created the revenue stream needed to continue building and developing the 911. The 924 was replaced by the 944 in 1983 in the US market, but continued to be produced until 1985 for other markets.

For the 1986 to 1988 model years the car acquired the powerplant from the 944 model and became the Porsche 924S.