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The Porsche 924 Turbo was developed as a Group 4 GT entry for the 1980 24 Hours of LeMans. Its body panels were comprised of aluminum, fiberglass, and urethane, and the interior received a full alloy roll cage. Cross-bracing beneath the hood added to the structural rigidity. A larger intercooler was fitted in the nose section, the disc brakes and axles were courtesy of the 935, and the transmission was an uprated dog-leg five-speed unit with limited slip and its own cooler mounted at the rear. The suspension was fully adjustable, comprised of titanium springs and Bilstein coil-overs. The top speed of 180 mph was thanks, in part, to the dry-sump 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine offering 375 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque.
Three examples of the 924 raced at the 1980 edition of LeMans and a single GTR the following year. A 924 GTP powered by the new turbocharged 2.5 engine joined the GTR at LeMans and both finished well.
Beneath the large fender flares of the customer 924 GTR cars were 16-inch center-lock BBS alloy wheels fitted with internally-finned turbine covers to enhance brake cooling. Weight was kept to a minimum through the use of sliding plastic panels, simple latch mechanisms, and thinner glass. The interiors were similar to the factory race cars with the exception of a fire-suppression system, additional instrumentation, and a second bucket seat and harness.
Of the 17 customer GTRs built, nine of them would make Le Mans appearances. It is believed that two went to Japan, including this particular example, which is believed to have been stored by the importer for two years before acquisition by a Japanese businessman. The car has been carefully maintained and there is no record of it having been raced, although it was driven a few times at Suzuka and Fuji.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021
Three examples of the 924 raced at the 1980 edition of LeMans and a single GTR the following year. A 924 GTP powered by the new turbocharged 2.5 engine joined the GTR at LeMans and both finished well.
Beneath the large fender flares of the customer 924 GTR cars were 16-inch center-lock BBS alloy wheels fitted with internally-finned turbine covers to enhance brake cooling. Weight was kept to a minimum through the use of sliding plastic panels, simple latch mechanisms, and thinner glass. The interiors were similar to the factory race cars with the exception of a fire-suppression system, additional instrumentation, and a second bucket seat and harness.
Of the 17 customer GTRs built, nine of them would make Le Mans appearances. It is believed that two went to Japan, including this particular example, which is believed to have been stored by the importer for two years before acquisition by a Japanese businessman. The car has been carefully maintained and there is no record of it having been raced, although it was driven a few times at Suzuka and Fuji.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021
2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $406,500
1981 Porsche 924 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 924
(Data based on Model Year 1981 sales)
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBS710053 Sold for USD$252,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Club Sport Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBS710038 Sold for USD$417,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBS72010 Sold for USD$406,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBS710038 Sold for USD$357,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Taj Ma Garaj Collection | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBS710053 Sold for USD$162,400 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1981 Porsche 924 Turbo Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN100221 Sold for USD$24,828 2018 Silverstone - Race Retro Classic Car | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN700414 Sold for USD$49,697 2017 Silverstone - The Porsche Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN700337 Sold for USD$74,174 2017 Silverstone - The Porsche Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN700237 Sold for USD$62,613 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WPOZZZ96ZMS409036 Sold for USD$142,816 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1981 Porsche 924 GTR Chassis#: 924-004 Sold for USD$220,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBN700218 Sold for USD$98,269 2017 RM Sotheby's : Paris | |
1981 Porsche 924 - 10,200kms Chassis#: WPOZZZ92ZBN408546 Sold for USD$19,200 2016 Silverstone Auctions : Porsche Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Coupé Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN700217 Sold for USD$70,018 2016 Bonhams : Zoute Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Auto Sold for USD$1,051 2016 Anglia Auction - 27th August | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Chassis#: 10 Sold for USD$650,953 2016 Silverstone Classic Race Car Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZBN700297 Sold for USD$48,358 2016 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Chassis#: WPOZZZ93ZBN700337 Sold for USD$78,519 2015 Silverstone Auction - Classic Sale | |
1981 Porsche 924 Auto Sold for USD$2,940 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1981 Porsche 924 Turbo Coupe Sold for USD$2,200 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall |
Porsche 924s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1981 Porsche 924's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1981 Porsche 924 GTS Club Sport Group B | WP0ZZZ93ZBS710021 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Club Sport | WP0ZZZ93ZBS710045 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $375,000 | $450,000 | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT | WP0ZZZ93ZBN700122 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1981 PORSCHE 924 TURBO SERIES II | 2020 Coys at Olympia | $4,000 | $5,000 | ||
1981 Porsche 924 GTR | WP0ZZZ93ZBS720006 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | $475,000 | $525,000 | |
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT | WP0ZZZ93BN700415 | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1981 Porsche 924 | 2015 Spring Carlisle Auction | ||||
1981 Porsche 924 | 9249104611 | 2012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1981 PORSCHE 924 | 2010 Silver Auction Greater Salt Lake | $1,600 | |||
1981 Porsche 924 Coupe | 2004 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $6,500 | |||
1981 PORSCHE 924 TURBO | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction February 2004 | $2,500 | |||
1981 PORSCHE 924 | WPOAA0931BN15093 | 2003 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2003 | $2,650 |
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