1/18 KK-Scale - 1986 PORSCHE 924 S - GREY METALLIC

Description: Unique opportunity to acquire highly detailed 1/18 scale model of 1986 PORSCHE 924S. The Porsche 924 is a sports car produced by Porsche in Neckarsulm, Germany, from 1976 until 1988. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 912E and 914 as the company's entry-level model.Although the 928 was designed first, the 924 was the first production road-going Porsche to use water cooling and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. It was also the first Porsche to be offered with a conventional fully automatic transmission.The 924 made its public debut in November 1975 and a turbocharged version was introduced in 1978. In response to increasing competition, Porsche introduced an upgraded and re-engined version as the 944, which replaced the 924 in the U.S. in 1983. In 1985, Audi discontinued the engine used in the 924, prompting Porsche to use a slightly detuned 944 engine in the 924, rename the vehicle as the 924S, and reintroduce it in the U.S. The 924 was a sales success, with just over 150,000 produced.In 1984, VW decided to stop manufacturing the engine blocks used in the 2.0 L 924, leaving Porsche with a predicament. The 924 was considerably cheaper than its 944 stablemate, and dropping the model left Porsche without an affordable entry-level option. The decision was made to equip the narrower bodied 924 with a slightly detuned version of the 944's 163 bhp 2.5 litre straight four, upgrading the suspension and adding five-lug wheels and 944 style brakes, but retaining the 924's early interior. The result was 1986's 148 bhp 924S. Porsche also decided to re-introduce the 924 to the American market with an initial price tag of under $20,000.In 1988, the 924S' final year of production, power increased to 158 PS (116 kW; 156 bhp), matching that of the previous year's Le Mans spec cars and the base model 944 (itself detuned by 3 PS (2 kW; 3 bhp) for 1988). This was achieved using different pistons which raised the S' compression ratio from 9.7:1 to 10.2:1, the knock-on effect being an increase in the octane rating, up from 91 RON to 95. This made the 924S slightly faster than the base 944 due to its lighter weight and more aerodynamic body. The 1988 model also gained three point safety belts in the rear seats.With unfavourable exchange rates in the late 1980s, Porsche decided to focus its efforts on its more upmarket models, dropping the 924S for 1989 and the base 944 later that same year.The model issued by KK-Scale. Item #KKDC180772. This is limited edition. The model features detailed interior, accurate color scheme in high luster paint, authentic wheels and tires. The model is in grey metallic color with grey interior. This is a sealed body model. It does not have any opening parts but it is very detailed and crisp. This is die-cast model. The model is new, never removed from the box. High resolution photos represent the actual item offered for sale. Processing, shipping and handling fee $20.00 to any destination within continental USA ($45.00 to Canada, $58.00 to any country in Europe and South America, $62.00 to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Asia, China). Payment by PayPal. Serious bidders only. Payment is expected within 3 days of the end of this auction. Thank you for bidding and good luck.

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-11-02T04:10:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD