924 (1976-1988)
The result of a joint venture between Volkswagen and Porsche, the 924 was originally intended as an entry level replacement for the 914 and a flagship sports car for VW. But it would ultimately emerge into the world wearing only a Porsche badge – the first of the marque’s front-engined ‘transaxle’ offerings.
However, its Wolfsburg roots proved problematic, with Stuttgart enthusiasts struggling to accept it as a proper Porsche. The four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine, shared with the VW LT van, was one of the major
