Porsche 924 Specs by Generation
Updated 2026-11-03 · CarWhere Research
Quick answer
The Porsche 924 is covered here across 2 US-market generations, from the 924 (1977–1982) to the 924S (1987–1988), 4 trims in all. In the 924S, output runs from 147 hp (924S) to 158 hp (924S).
924S 924 specs (1987–1988)
What changed in the 924S
The 924S returned the 924 body to the US with Porsche's own 2.5-liter four from the 944, along with 944 brakes and chassis parts. It was the first 924 with a Porsche-built engine. For 1988 a compression increase raised output (Porsche: 150 PS to 160 PS), and production of the 924 line ended that year after just over 150,000 cars in total.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924SUS rating 147 hp (Hagerty); some sources cite 148 or 150 hp. Launch price reported only as 'under $20,000'. | 1987 | Coupe | 2.5L inline-4 | 147 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 924SCompression raised from 9.7:1 to 10.2:1; Porsche quotes 160 PS, converted here to 158 hp. Wikipedia lists 156 bhp — treat as approximate. | 1988 | Coupe | 2.5L inline-4 | 158 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
Sources for 924S: Porsche Classic: Model 924 · Porsche Newsroom: Porsche 924 (Forever Young. Celebrating Transaxle press kit) · Hagerty: Your Handy 1977–88 Porsche 924 Buyer's Guide · Wikipedia: Porsche 924 (cross-check)
924 924 specs (1977–1982)
What changed in the 924
Conceived as a Volkswagen project (EA 425) to replace the 914, the 924 was bought back by Porsche when VW cancelled it, and was built at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm. It was Porsche's first car with a water-cooled front engine and a rear transaxle, using a 2.0-liter four derived from an Audi/VW unit. US cars were detuned for emissions compared with the 125 PS European engine, and the 924 left the US market after 1982 while continuing elsewhere through 1985. The 924 Turbo (Type 931) arrived for 1980 in the US; the homologation 924 Carrera GT was never sold in the US.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924Early 1977 US cars made 95 hp; output rose to 110 hp during 1977 with a catalytic converter. A 5-speed (dog-leg) became optional for 1979 and a conventional H-pattern 5-speed arrived for 1980; a 3-speed automatic was offered. MSRP from secondary sources. | 1977–1982 | Coupe | 2.0L inline-4 | 110 | — | RWD | 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic | — | — | — | $9,395 |
| 924 TurboUS rating 143 hp for 1980 (European cars launched at 170 PS, later 177 PS). Wikipedia cites 154 hp for 1981-on US cars; not confirmed by a second source. A secondary source puts the 1982 US price at $20,875; launch price not confirmed. | 1980–1982 | Coupe | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 | 143 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
Sources for 924: Porsche Newsroom: Porsche 924 (Forever Young. Celebrating Transaxle press kit) · Porsche Classic: Model 924 · Porsche Classic: Model 924 Turbo · Porsche: The transaxle era – 924, 928, 944 and 968 · Hagerty: Your Handy 1977–88 Porsche 924 Buyer's Guide · Wikipedia: Porsche 924 (cross-check)
0–60 mph figures are Porsche-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination.
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Frequently asked questions
How many generations of the Porsche 924 are there?
This page covers 2 generations of the Porsche 924 sold in the US: 924 (1977–1982), 924S (1987–1988).
How much horsepower does a 924S have?
The 924S makes 147 hp from its 2.5L inline-4.
How much horsepower does a 924 have?
The 924 (1977–1982) makes 110 hp from its 2.0L inline-4.
What is the most powerful and quickest Porsche 924?
The most powerful 924 listed here is the 924S Coupe at 158 hp.
What changed in the 924S?
The 924S returned the 924 body to the US with Porsche's own 2.5-liter four from the 944, along with 944 brakes and chassis parts. It was the first 924 with a Porsche-built engine. For 1988 a compression increase raised output (Porsche: 150 PS to 160 PS), and production of the 924 line ended that year after just over 150,000 cars in total.
How can I see how a specific Porsche 924 was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded against its VIN. A Porsche build sheet decoded from the VIN lists the factory option codes, original paint and interior, as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Porsche press material and model pages first, then instrumented tests from the car press where Porsche did not publish a US figure.
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