Porsche 924 Turbo - Baja Style

[nwoods]

Here's something kinda unique: https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/1981-porsche-924-turbo/

 

[38snubby]

That is really cool! Too bad it is bog slow.

 

[nwoods]

Well, it is a fresh engine with a turbo! And its a manual. Probably fairly fun to drive I would think. My son has a non-turbo 944 and with that rear transaxle, rowing through the gears is an audible experience, the transmission is right behind you, and the gears go snick, snick, snick just behind your ear. Its pretty cool.

EDIT: The 924T has 170 hp and is only 2,800 lbs = fun!
for reference, the non-turbo 944 is around 143 hp and 2,750 lbs, and his engine is far from new.

 

[billiebob]

yep, another Porsche built for Baja sold a few years ago on Bring a Trailer.
It is likely better without the turbo

1987 Porsche 924S Baja Rally Car

Bid for the chance to own a 1987 Porsche 924S Baja Rally Car at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #21,108.

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[nwoods]

That is pretty cool. In that video, that 4 banger sounds great, but wow is second gear a bit tall.

 

[nwoods]

....It is likely better without the turbo

I looked it up. The normally aspirated 924 had 110hp. The Turbo was a huge bump up to 170hp. That's a pretty big increase. I've only driven my son's non-turbo 944, so I can't really compare.