Porsche 924 Carrera GTS (1980) – Specifications & Performance

1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Technical Specifications

body stylist Harm Lagaay, Norbert Singer
production 59
engine Inline-4
aspiration KKK Turbocharger
block material Cast Iron Block w/Aluminum Cylinder Head
valvetrain SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Kugelfischer Fuel Injection
displacement 1984 cc / 121.1 in³
bore 84.4 mm / 3.32 in
stroke 86.5 mm / 3.41 in
compression 8.0:1
power 182.7 kw / 245.0 bhp @ 6250 rpm
specific output 123.49 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 207.63 bhp per tonne
torque 335 nm / 247.1 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels RWD
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension McPherson Struts w/Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Trailing Arms w/Torsion Bars, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight 1180 kg / 2601 lbs
length 4240 mm / 166.9 in
transmission Getrag G31/03 5-Speed Manual
top speed ~250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.5 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~16.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~15.0 seconds

 

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