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924 Carrera GT

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In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well as various other little changes, Porsche was able to develop the 924 Turbo into the race car they had wanted, dubbing it the "924 Carrera GT".

1980   

1980

15 June 1980 - Le Mans 24 Hours - World Championship for Makes

No. Car # Class Drivers Entrant Pos Class Grid Notes
4 Porsche 924 Carrera GT GTP Jürgen Barth (D)/Manfred Schurti (FL) Porsche System (D) 6th 2nd 46th 317 laps
2 Porsche 924 Carrera GT GTP Andy Rouse (GB)/Tony Dron (GB) Porsche System (D) 12th 5th 44th 311 laps
3 Porsche 924 Carrera GT WP0ZZZ93ZBS720003 GTP Derek Bell (GB)/Al Holbert (USA) Porsche System (D) 13th 6th 34th 306 laps



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