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Porsche 924 spare parts
Technical data
The Porsche 924 was considered the successor to the VW Porsche 914, but was then launched by Porsche itself. The plan was for a low-cost sports car with a high proportion of mass-produced parts from the VW/Audi range to be included in Audi's official sales program. The development project, in which the Porsche still ran under the designation EA 425, was halted by Volkswagen in 1975 due to economic difficulties. Porsche completed the vehicle after acquiring the design rights and started series production in November 1975.
Engine and prices
Produced from 1975 to 1988, this was the first Porsche to incorporate a water-cooled front engine and the transaxle drive concept. The transaxle design was rare at the time, but not a novelty. This type of drive already existed in vehicle models produced before the First World War, but also in 1937 at Skoda. In the Porsche 924, the engine placed in the front was connected to the transmission on the rear axle. The 2-liter in-line four-cylinder engine initially installed came from the VW Group and was used in modified form in the Audi 100 and the VW LT commercial vehicle. The manual gearbox and drum brakes also came from the Audi 100, the control arms from the VW Golf and the suspension struts from the VW Beetle. With a whole range of components from the VW/Audi program, production costs were thus drastically reduced, resulting in a base price of just under DM 23,000.
The body of the 924 also differed enormously from its predecessors. The design, developed by Harm Lagaay, featured a long, forward-sloping front end with folding headlights. These opened automatically when the lights were on and were otherwise hidden from view, creating a smooth surface with low drag. The Porsche 924 combines several styling elements of previous cars. The rear window resembles that of the 1966 Jensen Interceptor and the rear side windows are reminiscent of the 1972 Honda Civic. On the other hand, the 924 was also the basis for several successor models.
Due to the descent from the VW Group and the parts used from it, the 924 was not seen as a full-fledged Porsche in its day, but today it enjoys increasing recognition as an old or youngtimer which is also reflected in the price.
Porsche 924 spare parts
We at partworks.de also offer a wide range of spare parts for the Porsche 924 for all assemblies, which are available in our store. In addition to partworks.de, our range of spare parts can also be found on eBay and eBay classifieds. You will find a wide range of Porsche 924 spare parts in OEM quality for engine, drivetrain, chassis, brakes, lights and electronics, body, exhaust system, and many more.