The 924S is more than a less expensive Porsche

By the end of the 1980s, Porsche was running out of options because the price of the 944 had exploded out of the reach of many American drivers. As in the past with the 912E, Porsche has set up an undisputed price leader to try to contain the competition and continue to draw crowds into dealer showrooms, the 924S.

While the narrow 924 version had already stopped production in 1985 (in 1982 in the United States) with the introduction of the larger and more powerful 944, customers were demanding a cheaper entry point. In 1987, Porsche reintroduced the 924, a few thousand dollars less than the 944 of the same year.

The new 924 featured many standard equipment and a 944 engine rather than the Audi 2 liter engine that was found in the previous 924 models. It also included the old interior and dashboard found in the pre-1985 944 and 924 until 1976. The 924S was essentially a narrow 944 body with an old interior. It's a bit more aerodynamic, but has less tire contact area, which makes it a little faster and sometimes faster, but it does not quite provide the same handling prowess as its big brother.

I can not get tired of these vintages MotorWeek opinion. I was born around the same time as the 924S, so I do not know what it was to drive when it was new. I can only see the 924S in the context of 32 years of history, but this review allows you to see it as it was when it was new, and that is why it is invaluable.