Restoring 1980 Porsche 924 GTP – Video

 

This summer, Porsche Cars GB celebrates 40 years of the 924 with a unique project: the restoration of a classic 1980s racing prototype. A finisher at the tortuous 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans, 924 GTP 002 has since lain untouched. Find out how four UK Porsche Centres and a Porsche Recommended specialist are bringing it back to life.

Engine
Configuration	Straight 4
Location	Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction	cast-iron block, light alloy head
Displacement	1,984 cc / 121.1 cu in
Bore / Stroke	86.5 mm (3.4 in) / 84.4 mm (3.3 in)
Compression	6.8:1
Valvetrain	2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed	Bosch Fuel Injection
Aspiration	KKK Turbo
Power	320 bhp / 239 KW @ 6,200 – 6,500 rpm
Torque	380 Nm / 280 ft lbs @ 4,500 rpm
BHP/Liter	161 bhp / liter

Dimensions
Weight	945 kilo / 2,083 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4,320 mm (170.1 in) / 1,852 mm (72.9 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2,400 mm (94.5 in) / 1,534 mm (60.4 in) / 1,504 mm (59.2 in)

 

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.34 bhp / kg
Top Speed	282 km/h (175 mph)