Information on the Porsche 928 Cars

1977 saw the 928, like no other previous model, it was introduced as the new flagship that would replace the 911, but history had the last word as the 928 now obsolete leaving the 911 to take Porsche to the millennium. With its 4.5 liter V8 producing 234 bhp, 0 to 60 mph was achieved in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph. Transmission incorporated a five speed differential mounted gearbox driven via a flexible drive shaft running within a tubular backbone, as the 924. In 1979 the engine increased to 4.6 liters and top speed went over 145 mph.

After nine years in 1986 the 928 received a face lift with a new nose and rear spoiler, engine size increased to 4.9 liters, this car the 928S-4 produces 320 bhp and 160 mph. 1989 sore the top line 928 GT and in 1991 the even faster 928 GTS with a 5.4 liter V8 engine. The cars production finally stooped in 1995.