This targa launched in 1969 is the result of an agreement between Volkswagen and Porsche. For the occasion, a VW-Porsche brand was even created, but in most countries, Porsche was the dealer for this model. Until 1972, as long as a 6-cylinder version equipped with a Porche engine will be available, this 1.7-litre 4-cylinder with a VW block will be called 914/4.
In 1981, Porsche introduced the 944, an important update of the 924 released in 1975, based on the same platform. The naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, delivering 163 hp, results in the discontinuation of the Turbo version of the 924. The 944 S was launched in October 1986, featuring a dual-overhead-cam 16-valve variant of the engine, increasing its power to 190 hp.
In 1981, Porsche introduced the 944, an important update of the 924 released in 1975, based on the same platform. The naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, delivering 163 hp, results in the discontinuation of the Turbo version of the 924. The 944 S was launched in October 1986, featuring a dual-overhead-cam 16-valve variant of the engine, increasing its power to 190 hp.