Quick answer
The 1988 Porsche 924, the latest model year on record, is 165.7″ long, 66.5″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 94.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,734 lb. At 13.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Porsche 924 generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1981: 254 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1980 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 50″ | 94.5″ | 2,447 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 50.4″ | 94.5″ | 2,701 lb |
| 1987–1988 | 165.7″ | 66.5″ | 50.4″ | 94.5″ | 2,668 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
924 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 165.7″ | 66.5″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 165.7″ | 66.5″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 2 | |
| 1980 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 2 | |
| 1979 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 170.1″ | 66.1″ | 94.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 924 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 480 cars within 10″ of its length, the 924 has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 480 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.5″ | 68.5″ | −2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 94.5″ | 99.6″ | −5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,734 lb | 2,890 lb | −156 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1988 924 bigger than the 1987?
About the same length: the 1988 model is the same length and 66 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 924 model years, 1977 to 1988. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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