1981 Porsche 924 Turbo - Carrera GT Tribute

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully maintained and professionally crafted Carrera GT Tribute, based on an original, matching-numbers 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo.

From the factory, the Porsche 924 Turbo made 180hp and 275Nm of torque and was capable of a 0-100 sprint in under 7 seconds. Being a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration, the 924 Turbo is an incredibly balanced car and very rewarding to drive.

Delivered new on September 14 in 1981 by Chateau Motor Porsche Centre in Adelaide, this impressive Turbo Coupe has been with its current owner for over 40 years. He is the third owner from new and a former 20-year member of the Porsche Club of Victoria - so the term “enthusiast-owned” definitely applies in this instance.

The Porsche has always been carefully maintained, garaged and driven regularly as a second vehicle. Approximately 35 years ago, it underwent a high-quality transformation with a professionally fitted Carrera GT body kit, capturing the iconic look of Porsche’s homologation special with flared guards, front and rear spoilers, bonnet scoop, and period-correct detailing.

Key Features:

• Registration: 06949-H (VIC Club Permit Scheme)
• VIN: WP0ZZZ93ZBN101743
• Engine serial number: 31031809
• Engine: Factory 2.0L turbocharged inline-four CIS K-Jetronic
• Transmission: 5-speed transaxle gearbox
• Professionally fitted Carrera GT body kit
• Immaculate exterior and interior presentation
• 16-inch Fuchs-style wheels
• 205/50/16 (front) and 225/50/16 (rear) Falken ZE914 tyres
• Koni suspension for improved handling and a sporty stance

This car has always been driven sympathetically and would make a standout addition to historic or club-level events, Porsche gatherings, or simply enjoyed as a unique and collectible classic with motorsport DNA. The seller notes that the odometer reads 79,177 kilometres however this is not warranted.

This car is very much a “best of both worlds” proposition - classic Porsche turbo performance combined with the head-turning lines of the iconic Carrera GT that looks as good today as it did when it was first released in 1980. With early transaxle models rapidly gaining recognition (and the fact that this is a matching-numbers, highly original example), this is a smart investment and a genuine driver's car that is sure to provide its new owner with many years of enjoyment.