Porsche1979 924 Turbo Specs

1979 Porsche 924 Turbo Specs & Performance

1979, 1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4 Turbo

140 mph

8.2 seconds

168 hp

19 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

12 ft3
lb
2,601 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
8.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
15.48 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
181 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19 mpg
Total Range
331 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
168 hp @ 5,500 RPM
170 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
181 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
245 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Single-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.406 x 3.323 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.02:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.39 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
42 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.3 in3
BMEP
225.1 PSI
15.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/70R15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2+2
Luggage Space
12 ft3
Turning Radius
32.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,601 lbs
Length
165.9 in
Width
66.3 in
Height
50.1 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
Front Track
55.8 in
Rear Track
54 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating2.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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