I don't know much about cars in terms of mechanics, but I read this book in Borders called "Crap Cars", and this car was listed at number 50, because at first it was a complete flop. It said that the 924 was originally supposed to be a Volkswagen model, but then Porsche ended up producing it.....without even taking out the VW bus engine that Volkswagen originally put in it.
@xsalvioutlawx : Yeah, I forgot to mention that the book also said that as well. Or actually, they said "Porsche realized they didn't change the engine. When they finally outfitted the car with one of their own, it was too late; the car was a bust."
You must remember the car was NOT a bust. Porsche sold 120K of them from 1976 through '85, plus the 944 engined 924S (a lot for an independent like Porsche). Let's also not forget the 944 and 968 derivatives. The 924 saved Porsche in the late 1970s. The company was on the skids after the 914 closed shop, and Porsche had no "entry level Porsche". The 911 were expensive; the 928 outrageous for the era.
The Audi engine was quite a bit different than that of the Bus or AMC Gremlin. 924s had Bosch mechanical f.i. European 924s had 125 hp. US versions, initially, had 95 then 110 and were also heavier. That said, it performed better than any 356 or 912 or any class contemporary. (The 356 was originally all VW components, with the motor in the same place -- behind). It is a Porsche through and through. Handles better than a stock 911 of the era. You don't know your cars.
@jayrey5555420 The 944 is certainly better looking but, I do imagine labor rates are probably less frightful with the older 924 engine and handling should still be pretty amazing.
Joey is right, U.S. bumpers were not so good lookin' but I read how Euro dealers had folks asking if they could get American ones over there for the added safety. Think of the added savings of not having a bumper cover damaged so easily too with the U.S. one. I kinda like the 924 better than the 944. The lines were sleeker and it was a lighter car and proven faster due to that in the 924S form. Plus, I kinda feel sorry for it as so many hate it.
anyone know the fuel tank size of an 82' 924 standard?
h0munculu5 2 weeks ago
anyone know the fuel tank size of an 82' 924 standard?
h0munculu5 2 weeks ago
Porsche 944?? 6:09
MSKBand 6 months ago 2
@MSKBand no my friend its an optical illution of how the light falls on the wing
Vomtu100 1 month ago
0:22
Vaicurious 7 months ago 2
What they should have done is kept going through what she was tired of, then said, Porsche, the car that does it all ;)
expurgatetor 11 months ago
The first engine from audi 100 2 ltr, same as de Volkswagen LT.
They call them the LT COUPE!!! in the seventies!!
gerardxf 1 year ago
I don't know much about cars in terms of mechanics, but I read this book in Borders called "Crap Cars", and this car was listed at number 50, because at first it was a complete flop. It said that the 924 was originally supposed to be a Volkswagen model, but then Porsche ended up producing it.....without even taking out the VW bus engine that Volkswagen originally put in it.
FerrariCarr 1 year ago
@FerrariCarr
1985 and up Porsche 924's have the 944 engine.
xsalvioutlawx 1 year ago
@xsalvioutlawx : Yeah, I forgot to mention that the book also said that as well. Or actually, they said "Porsche realized they didn't change the engine. When they finally outfitted the car with one of their own, it was too late; the car was a bust."
FerrariCarr 1 year ago
@FerrariCarr
You must remember the car was NOT a bust. Porsche sold 120K of them from 1976 through '85, plus the 944 engined 924S (a lot for an independent like Porsche). Let's also not forget the 944 and 968 derivatives. The 924 saved Porsche in the late 1970s. The company was on the skids after the 914 closed shop, and Porsche had no "entry level Porsche". The 911 were expensive; the 928 outrageous for the era.
The 924 brough people into the dealers and sold!
RafaelSatchmo 1 year ago
@FerrariCarr
The Audi engine was quite a bit different than that of the Bus or AMC Gremlin. 924s had Bosch mechanical f.i. European 924s had 125 hp. US versions, initially, had 95 then 110 and were also heavier. That said, it performed better than any 356 or 912 or any class contemporary. (The 356 was originally all VW components, with the motor in the same place -- behind). It is a Porsche through and through. Handles better than a stock 911 of the era. You don't know your cars.
RafaelSatchmo 1 year ago
@FerrariCarr go read some good porsche books- not crap ones ...
pennypacker93 1 year ago
I love my 924s, decent gas mileage, great handling (konis), and the ability to carry 2 snowboards, 2 MTB's, or whatever in the hatch.
Nothing else like it, next is a 944 turbo.
KilldozerMD 1 year ago
Thinking about buying a 1977 porsche 924.
jayrey5555420 1 year ago
@jayrey5555420 The 944 is certainly better looking but, I do imagine labor rates are probably less frightful with the older 924 engine and handling should still be pretty amazing.
tnmtemerity 1 year ago
these cars are real gems. I like the 924 better than the 944. Everyone likes the 944 better irritating.
ox092 1 year ago
i love my porsche 924 1978 <3 its a girls car !
Rainbowflavor 1 year ago
924 Love!
sanzo1991 1 year ago
the one at 4:35 is the exact color as the one im getting. can't wait to get mine.
furryone66 2 years ago
@furryone66 Congrats on getting one! I had a black 944 and loved it!
SERVITE888 2 years ago
yuck, those american front rubber bumpers are horrible. The ones in Britain look a hell of a lot better.
joey19930303 2 years ago
Joey is right, U.S. bumpers were not so good lookin' but I read how Euro dealers had folks asking if they could get American ones over there for the added safety. Think of the added savings of not having a bumper cover damaged so easily too with the U.S. one. I kinda like the 924 better than the 944. The lines were sleeker and it was a lighter car and proven faster due to that in the 924S form. Plus, I kinda feel sorry for it as so many hate it.
RossVegas08 2 years ago
jajaj nive
jupaisgt 3 years ago
Awsome ! Thanks !
SERVITE888 3 years ago