FOR SALE: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo

Jointly developed with Volkswagen, the Porsche 924 was initially praised for its looks, reliability and handling, but not its performance. The later 924 Turbo, as featured here, certainly remedied that!

FAST FACTS

Year and Make/Model: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo

Engine: 2.0L, in-line 4-cylinder, turbopetrol

Transmission: 5-speed Manual

Mileage: 95 800km

Colour: Bahama Blue Metallic

Location: Johannesburg

PRICE: R295 000

The development story of the 924 is worthy of a book all on its own. Initially earmarked to be a "halo" VW, and an entry-level Porsche, a change of management at VW saw it emerge as a Porsche only, though with plenty of VW Group "bits". The car was initially praised for its reliability, striking looks and handling, but the performance was considered to be mediocre.

Porsche had gained plenty experience with turbocharging through motorsport, and so it was decided to develop a high-performance variant of the 924. The Turbo arrived in 1978 and featured a heavily revised, turbocharged version of the 2.0L 4-cylinder already found in the base 924. With 127kW and 245Nm of torque, combined with a light overall mass, the 924 Turbo was a real rocket, with a 0-100kph acceleration time of around 7 seconds and a top speed of nearly 230kph!

This stunning 1981 example is probably one of the best 924 Turbos on offer in South Africa (there aren't many) and is finished in a beautiful Bahama Blue Metallic. It was restored to a very high standard a few years ago and has done very little mileage since. Its odo indicates 95 800km and it has a partial service history. 

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