Porsche 924 0–60 Times
The Porsche 924 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Porsche 924 is the 1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
The slowest tested production Porsche 924 is the 1979 Porsche 924 Coupe, which took 8.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Porsche 924, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.50 seconds at 84.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.00sec 1987 S Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 8.40sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50sec @ 84.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.80sec 1979 Coupe
Across 2 verified production runs, the Porsche 924 ranges from 8.00 to 8.80 seconds 0–60, with a 8.40-second average.
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Porsche 924 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 924 | 1976–1988 | 8.40s | 8.00s — 1987 S Coupe | 2 | The Type 924 generation (1976–1988) averaged 8.40 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1987 S Coupe at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 150 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations. |
Type 924 1976–1988
Avg 0–60 8.40s
Fastest 8.00s
Tests 2
1987 S Coupe
The Type 924 generation (1976–1988) averaged 8.40 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1987 S Coupe at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 150 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
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Porsche 924 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1987 Porsche 924
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe
8.00sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 142 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2 production runs
How we verify Porsche 924 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Porsche 924 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Porsche 924 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Porsche 924 performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Porsche 924 on record is the 1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Porsche 924 is the 1979 Porsche 924 Coupe, which takes 8.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Porsche 924 reaches 60 mph in 8.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.50 seconds at roughly 84.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and MotorWeek. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Porsche 924 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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