Brief History of the Porsche 928 from 1978 - 1995 for more info choose European or USA |
Year |
Model |
Disp. |
Power |
Notes |
1978-1982 |
928 |
4.5l |
219 hp |
Electronic fuel injection debuts in 1980.
1981 begins 928 S production in Europe with a 300 hp 4.7l
engine.
U.S. receives Competition Package w/ S spoilers but not the
motor. |
1983-1984 |
928 S |
4.7l |
300 hp |
Euro spec. |
1983-1984 |
928 S |
4.7l |
234 |
U.S. spec. |
1985-1986 |
928 S |
5.0l |
288 hp |
New DOHC U.S. motor with 4 valves per cylinder.
Euro S continues with 300 hp SOHC 4.7l motor.
|
1987-1991 |
928 S4 |
5.0l |
316 hp |
First of the new body style.
"S4 brakes": 11.97" brake rotors w/ 4-piston calipers introduced on late '86
models.
Difficult to adjust dual-disc clutch replaced with single disc
unit. |
1989-1991 |
928 GT |
5.0l |
326 hp |
Computer-controlled limited slip differential derived from
technology pioneered on the 959.
5-speed only.
Tightest 928 suspension. |
1992-1995 |
928 GTS |
5.4l |
345 hp |
1992 only available in Europe after mid-year.
"GTS brakes": 12.68" rotors with still larger 4-piston
calipers. |