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[Fuzzbeaner]

I've been looking around for awhile, and some things point me towards thinking that 924 = 944, and some point me away, so eventually I decided I would just post and ask.

Thanks,

-Jeff

[ryoji]

The early 944 were basically the same as 924 Turbo except engine (as you point out) and the tire size. So 924 < 944. So it is "next generatrion" or "big bro"?
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[Khal]

Yeah, the very first 944's (released in 1982, I think) appeared to be late model 924 Turbo basic mechanicals with a new (Porsche) designed engine, some body panel modifications and a new dashboard. But like all Porsche models, they would have evolved very quickly. And there would have been a myriad of small changes which differenciated even the first 944's from the 924.
Not least of all the engine, which is completely different from, and superior to, any 924 engine (sorry fellas, I love my car, but you gotta admit, it's true).

The 944 is most certainly an evolution of the 924, as the 968 is an evolution of the 944. But I think they can all be considered different cars in their own right.
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'80 924 Turbo

[Roger]

On early 944's the engine and the electronics are completly different from any early 931 or 924. The front fenders are similar to the turbo but the rear fenders are unique to the 944. There are similarities (if not exactly the same) to the 931 in the torque tube and the tranny. The 944 was the evolution of the 924 and they do share many suspension, chasis, and cosmetic parts. Some 931s came with the five bolt wheels and four wheel disks but it was an option. It came standard on the 944. Also the wheel offsets and tire sizes were upgraded on the 944 to fill those large fenders. Things changed alot with the 1985 1/2 model year and there were many changes made to the 944. The later model 924S carried the same engine, electronics, drive train, suspension... as the 944 the olny major difference between the 944 and the 924S were the fenders maybe also the tire sizes, and some interior differences.
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1981 924 NA

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