1979 Porsche 924 Specifications

Specifications

1976 1977 1979 1980 1981 1987 1988

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1976 - 1988
Price :	$12,025
Weight :	2300 lbs \| 1043.262 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.9 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	17 seconds.
Top Speed :	241 km/h \| 149.782 mph

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Straight 4
Power :	207 BHP (152.352 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Compression :	8.50:1
Valvetrain :	8 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1979 :	36,011
Total 1979 924 production :	7,710
1979 Porsche 924
Coupe 2 dr. :	20,713

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	170.2 in \| 4323 mm.
Width :	68.0 in \| 1727 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.6 in \| 2403 mm.
Front Track :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Rear Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.

Handling

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 185/70 VR 15 Rear : 185/70 VR 15

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: How fast is the 1979 Porsche 924? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 has a top speed of 241 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Porsche 924? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 has a wheelbase size of 94.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Porsche 924? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 has a length of 170.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Porsche 924? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 has a width of 68.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Porsche 924 cost when new?A: The 1979 Porsche 924 had a base price of approximately $12,025 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Porsche 924? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1979 Porsche 924 have? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 had Front : 185/70 VR 15
Rear : 185/70 VR 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1979? A: Porsche produced 36,011 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 924s were produced? A: Porsche produced 7,710 examples of the 924 in 1979.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Porsche 924 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Porsche 924 was a Turbocharged Straight 4 with 207 BHP (152.352 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 3500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1979 Porsche 924 have? A: The 1979 Porsche 924 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.