Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Porsche 924 0–60 Times

The Porsche 924 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Porsche 924 is the 1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Porsche 924 is the 1979 Porsche 924 Coupe, which took 8.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Porsche 924 tests in our database, 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 8.0sec 1987 S Coupe
Average 0–60 8.40sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50sec @ 84.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.8sec 1979 Coupe
1987 Porsche 924

Across 2 verified runs, the Porsche 924 ranges from 8.0 to 8.8 seconds 0–60, with a 8.40-second average.

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Porsche 924 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 2 years

1987

Porsche 924 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe

1979

Porsche 924 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1979 Porsche 924 Coupe
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1979 Porsche 924 Coupe

How we verify Porsche 924 performance data

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 faster
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Porsche 924 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Porsche 924 on record is the 1987 Porsche 924 S Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Porsche 924 is the 1979 Porsche 924 Coupe, which takes 8.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified 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. 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 Motor Week. 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
Motor Week

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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