Porsche 928
Overview
| Produced: |
1977-1982, 17710 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats(Hatchback) |
Launched in
Only ever available as a 2 door Coupe (apart from a one off 4 door car for the Porsche chairman!), the 928 had a quirky style. Styling features included headlamps that popped up when in use and plastic, de-formable front and rear bumpers. The 928 soldiered on into the 1990's as the 928 S2 and S4. Over 17,000 cars were built in total.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4474cc | V8 OHC | Porsche V8 OHC | 95mm x 78.9mm | 8.5 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch electronic fuel injection | K-Jetronic |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 mph | 7 s | 15.2 s | 15 mpg | 240 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc | Servo assisted |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The Great Porsche Debate - Porsche 911 vs Porsche 928 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2005 | |||
| The Great Porsche Debate - Porsche 911 vs Porsche 928 - Rear-engined 911 and front-engined 928 battle while their supporters decide: is the purist’s Porsche really the better car? | ||||
| Article |
Life Story - Porsche 928 |
54 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2004 | |||
| Life Story - Porsche 928 - For nearly 20 years, Porsche’s practical supercar teetered on the edge of greatness but was scoffed at by purists who wanted six air-cooled cylinders in the rear. Time to re-evaluate. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2002 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Porsche 959. This was the supercar that all others had to beat in the late Eighties. Does it still deserve to sit on that pedestal? | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars May 2001 pg 52 |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2001 | |||
| Two big, luxurious GTs with very different characters: we compare the traditional Aston with Porsche's advanced V8. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Porsche 928 |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Porsche 928 - It's fast, it's muscular, it wears a great badge, and it's cheap. John Simister is your guide to the forgotten Porsche. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Real Deal - Front engined Porsches |
94 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Real Deal - Front engined Porsche's - Classic Porsche's don't have to be rear-engined, as this trio so ably proves.. Porsche 944, Porsche 924, Porsche 928. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Porsche 928 (1977-1995) £3000-15,000 |
164 |
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| Publication | Octane May 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - Porsche 928 (1977-1995) £3000-15,000 - Porsche's grand tourer is now also grand value. | ||||
| Article |
Technical knockout |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2009 | |||
| Technical knockout- Porsches 928 was admired for its radical design and sophisticated road manners but has always languished in the 911's shadow. Graeme Hurst rediscovers a remarkable GT. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Porsche 928 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 December 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Porsche 928- Designed initially to replace the 911, the 928 was a failure in this regard. Yet, it remains a wonderful sports cruiser, ciminally overlooked today. IAN SEABROOK investigates whether this bargain priced supercar is worth a flutter. | ||||
| Article |
Storm chaser |
42 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2006 | |||
| Storm chaser - Part 11/ It's exotic and fast, and it used to be very expensive. Meet Porsche's own 911-killer, the 928 S4. Porsche 928 | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classic: No 14 Porsche 928 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 1 June 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classic: No 14 - KEITH ADAMS casts his eyes over 1977's biggest storiesm as well as the most memorable Car of The Year we ever had - the Porsche 928 - and gets all wistful about an era when a 4.5-litre V8 powered supercar was considered 'efficient'... | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Porsche 928 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2006 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Porsche 928 - Porsche's 928 was a sharp change of direction for the German carmaker - a powerful, front-engine grand tourer. Carlin Gerbich says they were built to last, as long as they were looked after. | ||||
| Article |
Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2005 | |||
| Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 - 130mph-plus coupés of girth and glamour bring that suave GT-man fantasy to life - starting at just £1000. Martin Buckley pulls on the stringbacks to sample 15mpg style from Jaguar, Aston, Citroën, Alfa, Iso, Bristol, Jensen and Porsche. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Porsche 928 |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 20 January 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Porsche 928 - Intended to replace the 911, Porsche’s 928 ultimately disappeared before its predeccessor. Arguably better - although with less character - than a 911, the 928 is a cheaper option for those looking for superb German performance. RICHARD GUNN looks at how to buy a good example. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car March 2003 pg 124 |
124 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2003 | |||
| Price crash. Appreciating the depreciation of once mega-priced motors. Who needs to be a millionaire? 1989 Porsche 928 S4 | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car July 2001 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2001 | |||
| Supercars for £15k - How 150mph is within reach for new Mini money - and sometimes a lot less. | ||||
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