JayEmm on Cars reviews the Porsche 944 S2, highlighting its rise as a beloved classic sports car. Tracing its evolution from Porsche’s earlier, less successful entry-level models, the 944 built on the 924’s platform with a new engine, balanced handling, and transaxle gearbox. The 1985 upgrades brought a modernized interior,...
Often misunderstood, the 924 Turbo represents a fascinating chapter in Porsche history. Introduced in 1979, it paired a front-mounted 2.0-litre four-cylinder with a rear transaxle, delivering near-perfect weight distribution and 170 horsepower in a lightweight package. On paper, the figures seem modest, but out on Hampshire’s back roads the car...
Magnus Walker takes a spin with Gael Buzyn in an ultra-rare 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup on the streets of Long Beach and the LBGP circuit, exploring what makes this iconic race car so special. The 944 Turbo Cup was created in 1986 as a one-make race series to promote...
The Porsche 928 was never meant to coexist with the 911—it was designed to replace it. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Porsche viewed the 911’s rear-engine, air-cooled layout as outdated and instead bet on a luxurious, technologically advanced GT. The result was the 928, a car so forward-thinking...
Doug DeMuro takes a comprehensive look at the 1994 Porsche 928 GTS, the ultimate and final iteration of the front-engined V8 grand tourer. When new, it cost nearly $90,000—around $180,000 today—and was intended to be the ultimate expression of a front-engined, V8-powered Porsche grand tourer. Sold from 1977 to 1995,...
The Porsche 924 is often dismissed, but a drive in a well-kept example quickly exposes how misunderstood it really is. This 1981 car, immaculate despite its 40 years, shows why the 924 matters—not just to Porsche history, but as a driver’s car today. Originally conceived as a joint Volkswagen–Porsche project,...
Driving the 1987 and 1988 Porsche 924 S back-to-back highlights how transmission and setup can completely reshape the same car. Both models revive Porsche’s original front-engine, entry-level formula, sharing much of their mechanical DNA with the 944, but their personalities diverge on the road. The 1987 924 S pairs its...
The Porsche 924 GTS marked the beginning of a lifelong bond with the brand. Forty years ago, it launched a rally career that began at the International Metz Rally alongside co-driver Christian Geistdörfer. That single season in the Porsche Rally Cup delivered four wins from seven events and left an...
Introduced in 1981 as the successor to the 924, the Porsche 944 was a front-engined sports car built on a proven layout but with significant upgrades. It featured a wider body and a unique 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine—derived from half of the 928’s V8 and smoothed with balancer shafts—that produced 163...
Doug DeMuro takes a deep dive into a 1987 Porsche 944, highlighting why this long-overlooked Porsche deserves more appreciation. While it may not carry the prestige of a 911, the 944 delivers an engaging driving experience, classic 1980s Porsche character, and relative affordability that make it especially appealing today. DeMuro...
In this video, JayEmm on Cars reviews a stunning Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet, freshly restored and resprayed in Peridot green. The host explores the S2 convertible’s quirks, including its basic development, frameless windows, and slightly tricky clutch. Despite some scuttle shake and modest electronics, the car proves surprisingly capable, enjoyable,...
Porsche developed the 928 in the mid-1970s as 911 sales began to decline, aiming for a refined, long-distance grand tourer. Its platform featured a front-mounted, water-cooled engine, prioritizing space and comfort, a departure from Porsche’s traditional air-cooled, rear-engine design. Despite the 1970s energy crisis, Porsche equipped the 928 with a...
While not the most iconic model in Porsche’s racing heritage, the 924 became a formidable contender across several categories once engineers refined Porsche’s first front-engined, water-cooled car for the track. The homologation variants were especially thrilling, though frequently overshadowed. In this video, Tim Kuhn from RoadScholars on YouTube explores the...
The Porsche 924 Carrera GT is one of the most misunderstood and most significant cars to wear a Stuttgart crest. Built as a homologation special, the Carrera GT took the humble 924 racing and went on to win its class at Le Mans. Only 400 were produced, instantly placing it...
Doug DeMuro reviews a 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo, a rare and often overlooked alternative to the era’s 911. The Turbo, codenamed 951, uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder producing 220 hp—about a 50% boost over the standard 944—allowing 0-60 times in the high fives, with later models reaching 250 hp. DeMuro...
JayEmm on Cars on YouTube dives into the Porsche 928, the model Porsche once seriously considered as a replacement for the 911. Introduced in 1977, the 928 was conceived as a forward-looking, front-engined V8 grand tourer aimed at expanding Porsche’s appeal—particularly in the U.S. Unlike the 911s of the period,...
The Porsche 928 has long lived in the shadow of the 911, yet time behind the wheel of a 928 GT makes a compelling case for reevaluating it. Introduced around 1990, the GT bridged the gap between the softer S4 and the more hardcore Club Sport, offering luxury with a...
The Porsche 924S remains one of the most misunderstood cars to wear a Porsche badge. Originally conceived in the early 1970s as a Volkswagen project, the 924 ultimately became Porsche’s entry-level lifeline after the 914 exited production. By the mid-1980s, Porsche revisited the slim 924 body and paired it with...
The 924 Turbo remains one of Porsche’s most misunderstood cars. On the move, it feels far closer to a 911 than many expect. The transaxle layout delivers excellent balance, and the driving experience is defined by unmistakable 1980s turbo lag, followed by a strong, characterful surge of boost. It’s compact,...
The Porsche 944 Turbo, launched in 1985, upgraded the already popular 944 with a 2.5L turbocharged engine producing 220 hp—35% more than the standard model—allowing a top speed over 150 mph, comparable to a 3.2L 911 Carrera. Based on the 924/944 platform, it retained the five-speed rear transaxle and received reinforced running...
Porsche introduced a turbocharged 944 in 1985, boosting output from 150 to 220 horsepower. Enhancements included a turbocharger, integrated front bumper, improved aerodynamics, a reinforced gearbox, 911 brakes, and a revised final drive ratio. The 1988 944 Turbo S pushed power to 250 hp—100 more than the standard 944—thanks to...
