It was based on the 924 Carrera GTS, the most expensive Porsche at the time.
Porsche has a proud rally heritage with memorable cars like the 959 Dakar and the more recent Cayman GT4 Clubsport Rally. Porsche Classic even went as far as developing two rally-ready Cayenne SUVs recently. But another one of the greats is the Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Rally.
In 1981, almost exactly 40 years ago, Walter Rohrl raced this car at the International ADAC Metz Rally. This special gold and black Porsche attained a second-place overall finish despite some vehicle issues and it remains the only rally season when Rohrl drove for Porsche. Porsche decided to embark on a top-secret restoration of the 924 as a 74th birthday surprise for Rohrl.
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On the morning of his birthday, rally legend Walter Röhrl got a surprise from his friend and former Porsche engineer Roland Kussmaul. After 40 years, Röhrl was reunited with the fully restored 924 Carrera GTS he drove in the German Rally Championship and got to slide it around on the gravel once more.
After 40 Years, Rally Icon Walter Rohrl Is Reunited With the 924 Carrera GTS 18 May 2021, 7:35 UTC ·
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Older motorsport enthusiasts remember Walter Röhrl for his time in the World Rally Championship (WRC), driving for Fiat, Opel, Lancia, or Audi. Yet, like all legendary drivers of that era, he competed in many other disciplines, including hillclimbing and endurance racing.
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