The 1987 model 924S introduced in June, 1986 is powered by the same Porsche water-cooled, 4-cylinder, twin balance shaft engine as the two-valve 944. The engine produces 147 horsepower and a top speed of 134 miles per hour on a test track. Its acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph under test conditions is 8.3 seconds with a five-speed manual transmission and 9.8 seconds with the automatic transmission.

PCNA price was set at $19,900 through November 16,1986 and $21,900 as of November 17, 1986

TECHNICAL DATA

ENGINE
Bore in inch	3.94
Stroke in inch	3.11
Displacement in in.3	151
Compression ratio	9.7:1
net. power SAE J 1349 in HP	147
At engine speed in rpm	5800
net. torque SAE 1349 in lbft	140
At engine speed in rpm	3000
net. power SAE J 1349 in HP/l	59.3
Max engine speed in rpm	6250
Speed governed by stopping fuel flow at rpm	6500±20
Fuel grade in CLC (RON) unleaded fuel	87CLC (91 RON)
Engine weight (dry) lbs	366
Battery	12V 63amp
Alternator power	1610W/115A
Cooling System Type	Closed coolant circuit system with antifreeze for -25°C
Fan drive	Electric fan with thermo switch
Engine Lubrication and oil cooling	Crankshaft driven with crescent gear pump. Oil full flow heat exchanger in coolant bypass circuit integrated in crankcase
Emission Control	3-way cat. conv. with heated oxygen sensor meas. ahead of cat. conv./ oxyg. sensor disconnected
Fuel System Type	DME
Fuel Delivery	1 electric pump
POWER TRANSMISSION	Front mounted engine and rear mounted transmission bolted together with a connection pipe to make up a rigid drive unit - transaxle
Clutch	Hydraulic operated, single plate, dry clutch with diaphgram spring plate in pulled version
Transmission
Convert dia. inch	9.61
Stall ratio	2.5:1
Stall speed in rpm	2800-400
Transmission weight dry in lbs.	148
Transmission weight ready for installation in lbs.	159
Number of gears (ranges)	3 forward, 1 reverse, parking lock
Gear Ratios
Drive Range 1	2.714
Drive Range 2	1.500
Drive Range 3	1.000
Reverse	2.429
Final drive	hypoid drive pinion/ring gear
Final drive ratio	3.455
Manual Transmission Type	5S
Transmission weight in lbs. dry ready for installation	117 121
Gear Ratios
1st gear	3.600
2nd gear	2.125
3rd gear	1.458
4th gear	1.071
5th gear	0.829
Reverse	3.500
Final drive	Hypoid drive pinion/ring gear
Final drive ratio	3.89:1
LSD (M-equipment) locking value	40%
RUNNING GEAR
Front Axle	Independently suspended wheels on control arms and spring struts
Spring	(Mc Pherson) one coil spring per wheel
Shock absorbers	Double action hydraulic absorbers in spring struts
Steering	Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel dia. in inch	14.96
Steering wheel dia. in inch (M equip. ?)	14.17
Steering wheel ratio in center position	18.85:1
Turning circle dia. in ft.	33.8
Number of steering wheel turns from lock to lock - Stadard - M-equipment	3.24 3.24/-
Rear Axle	Independently suspended wheels on trailing arms
Springs	One each round torsion bar transverse installation
Shock absorbers	Hydraulic double-acting
Brakes Service Brake	Hydraulic, đual circuit brake system with axle division, brake booster, vented brake discs on front and rear wheels
Brake disc diameter in inch
Front	11.12
Rear	11.38
Effective brake disc dia. in inch
Front	8.84
Rear	9.53
Brake disc thickness in inch
Front	0.81
Rear	0.79
Effective total pad area in sq.in.	48.05
Wheel Rims and Tires Standard tires Tire Size on rim
Front	195/65 VR 15 6Jx15
Rear	195/65 VR 15 6Jx15
Wheel Rims and Tires M-equipment tires Tire Size on rim
Front	205/55 VR 16 6Jx16
Rear	202/50 VR 16 6Jx16
Winter tires Tire Size on rim
Front	195/65 R 15 6Jx15
Rear	195/65 R 15 6Jx15
Tire Size on rim Front Rear	55 R 16 6Jx16 55 R 16 7Jx16
Dimensions (inch)
Lenght	168.90
Width	66.34
Height	50.20
Wheelbase	94.49
Track (with rims) inch
Front	55.8
Rear	54.8
Ground clearence (at total max weight) inch	4.72
Curbed surface clearence (at total max weight) inch	2.09
Weight
Curbweight (front) lbs	1345
Curbweight (rear) lbs	1389
Curbweight (total) lbs	2734
Max. axle load lbs
*Front	1587
*Rear	1940
Max total weight lbs	3373
Permissible */** rack load lbs	165
*The max. total weight, however, must not be exceeded.
**Applies only if the basic rack of the original Porsche Roof Transport System is used. If old type Porsche ski and luggage racks are used the permissible roof weight is 77 lbs.
Capacities US gal	information in Owner's manual is valid
Engine oil	1.72
Engine coolant	2.24
Manual transmission + differential	0.53
Automatic Transmission with torque converter	1.58 ATF Dexron 11D
Differential of automatic transmission	0.26 ATF Dexron R
Power steering	0.63 ATF Dexron 11D
Fuel tank	17.42 (0.9 res.)
Brake fluid	0.05
Washing fluid	1.58
Performance
Top speed in mph
Manuals	134
Automatics	134
Acceleration in seconds (manuals)
0 to 60 mph	8.3
0 to 100 mph	22.3
1/4 mile from standing start - sec	17.2
Acceleration in seconds (automatics)
0 to 60 mph	9.8
0 to 100 mph	27.7
1/4 mile from standing start - sec	17.2

Transmission Oil Specification:
Manuals:	Hypoid gear lube SAE 80 to MIL-L 2105 API Classification GL 4
Automatic Transmission (US gal.):	ATF Dexron 11D, approx. 1.58 total volume; approx. 0. 74 converter volume; approx. 0.92 ATF change volume, watch mark on oil filler tank.
Differential of automatic transmission (US gal.):	final drive: approx. 0.26 of SAE 80 to MIL-L 2105B API Classification GL 5 (filled for service life).