Porsche 924 Carrera GT

The vehicle in detail

Chassis No. WP0ZZZ93ZBN700295 – Engine No. 31500196 – Transmission No. 310300312 – AMAG No. 14451

A joint project between Porsche and Volkswagen, the Porsche 924 was intended to replace the 914 as a more practical car that would serve a wider audience. With a front-engine, rear-transaxle layout, the 924 offered excellent weight distribution, tempting Porsche to undertake further development projects and, naturally for Porsche, this led to the racetrack. Seeking to place the 924 in FIA Group 4 GTP, IMSA GTO, and SCCA C Production, homologation rules would call for building at least 400 street cars as a starting point for the racing variant, ultimately dubbed the 924 Carrera GT. First shown at the 1979 Frankfurt Auto Show, engineers were able to remove over 300 pounds from the 924 Turbo while exterior enhancements included a hood scoop, wider fenders, Fuchs wheels, and a larger rear lip spoiler. Featuring upgraded suspension, larger four-wheel disc brakes, and a five-speed manual transmission, the 924 Carrera GT offered customers racing pedigree at a price on par with the 911 SC.

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