1979 Porsche 924 Auto
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- Photo: 1981 Porsche 924 2.0 Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 924 front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 924 cabriolet arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Porsche 924 2.0 Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 924 cockpit by Pallerti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Porsche 924 Auto is a 110-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic transaxle and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower and 111 lb-ft of torque. It carries an EPA rating of 17 mpg combined.
The 924 measures 170.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,623 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC inline-4, front-mounted |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp |
| Torque | 111 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.5 x 84.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | CIS fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic transaxle |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil spring/shock-absorber struts, negative steering roll radius |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing-diagonal arms, one torsion bar each wheel |
| Turning Diameter | 30.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6J x 14 light alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 6J x 14 light alloy |
| Tires Front | 185/70 HR14 tubeless |
| Tires Rear | 185/70 HR14 tubeless |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.1 in |
| Width | 66.3 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Front Track | 55.9 in |
| Rear Track | 54 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,623 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Porsche 924 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Porsche 924.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Porsche 924
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Porsche 924. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 PORSCHE 924. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.