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 among Porsche’s rarest road cars of the era. Its transaxle layout—front-mounted, turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-litre four paired to a rear-mounted five-speed dogleg gearbox—delivers near-perfect 49:51 weight distribution and defines the way this car drives.
Power rises from the 924 Turbo’s 168 hp to 210 hp thanks to increased boost, higher compression, and a functional fiberglass nose feeding air to the intercooler. Matching wide fiberglass arches, available only in red, silver, or black, give the GT unmistakable presence. Suspension is lowered and stiffened, while weight-saving measures keep mass to just 1,180 kg.
On the road, the Carrera GT feels solid, mechanical, and engaging. Turbo lag is evident, and throttle response isn’t razor sharp, but keep the revs above 5,000 rpm and the car comes alive. Steering is communicative, the chassis playful and predictable, and the G31 gearbox is surprisingly friendly despite its racing layout.
Spacious, practical, and visually striking, the 924 Carrera GT delivers a distinctive classic Porsche experience—one that’s rarer, more interesting, and far more special than its reputation suggests.
Source: 9WERKS TV
