Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Only three years after Porsche introduced the 928 range on the market, the German car-maker decided to apply the first facelift.
The year was 1980, and the GT market started to be more contested by other car-makers. Along with the Jaguar XJS and the BMW 6-Series, Porsche claimed a slice of the market with the 928.
The exterior looked like a GT, with a long and flat hood, a 2+2 cabin, and a big window for the tailgate. One of the most characteristic features of the car were the pop-up headlights. They were exposed and leaned back when they were not needed and tilted forward to a vertical level when they were lit. The front and rear bumpers received a lip on the bottom to help the airflow.
Inside, the 928 featured bolstered seats in the front and two seats in the rear. The center tunnel was big due to the gearbox placed in the back. The instrument cluster was different than the one found in the 911. Since it was a luxury GT, Porsche fitted the car with that time's comfort features, including air-conditioning.
Under the hood, there was a new, 4.7-liter engine. It featured a direct fuel injection, which helped to get better fuel efficiency and lower the emissions. The engineers paired the V8 unit to a 5-speed manual. For some markets, an automatic version was available.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4664 cm3 |
Power: | 220.6 KW @ 5900 RPM 300 HP @ 5900 RPM 296 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 284 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 385 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.7 gallons (85.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.1 in (4448 mm) |
Width: | 72.3 in (1836 mm) |
Height: | 50.5 in (1283 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/59.9 in (1,549/1,521 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |