944 It evolved out of the 924 and made its debut for the 1982/1983 model years as a 2+2 coupe. This was Porsche’s third front-engine model— 924 and 928 were the forerunners. Unlike the Volkswagen-sourced unit in the 924, this engine was built in house by Porsche. To be exact, it was a 2.5L SOHC […]
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Mazda RX-7
RX-7 In 1978, the RX-7 arrived as a 1979 model year vehicle. However, the earliest versions are sometimes called 1978 cars. It overlapped the last of the RX-3 in the lineup which it eventually replaced. The shape of the body is very reminiscent of the Porsche 924. In inaugural advertising, RX-7 was compared to the […]
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The “Starter Porsche”, revisited
A third attempt by Porsche for an entry level model, the 924. See the Porsche area under the Euro tab. Looks like they got it right. Related Pages: What is the Smog-Era? GMC Caballero area Avanti Lincoln Conties updated The Grandest Marquis The French ‘VW Beetle’
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Porsche 924
924 It essentially replaced the 914 and short-lived 912E. It was the new ‘starter Porsche’. The year was 1977 that it arrived in North America. While the body shape was sleek, the rest of the car was a hodge-podge of parts. The engine was a 2.0L EFI Volkswagen I4 of 95hp in U.S. trim. The […]
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