Porsche : 928
Model Introduction
The Porsche 928, unveiled in 1977, was conceived as a potential successor to the 911 and became the brand’s first production V8-powered model. Styled in-house under Wolfgang Möbius, it combined a distinctive, aerodynamic body with innovative features such as integrated polyurethane bumpers and a transaxle layout for balanced handling. Its 4.5-litre V8 grew in size and power over time, with later S, S4, GT, and GTS variants offering grand touring performance to rival the best from Europe and America. Awarded the 1978 European Car of the Year — the only sports car ever to win — the 928 earned a reputation for refinement, high-speed stability, and technical sophistication.
Magazine Articles
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Enter The Panzer!
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Automatically Porsche
LJK Setright on the right direction for an evolving and very important coupe
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Magnificence with an S!
Mel Nichols on the vitality a 4.7litre engine and 300bhp bring to Porsche's 928S
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The Big Numbers
Jaguar XJS v Porsche 928
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Drop-top 928 how it was meant to be?
Frankfurt coachbuilders b&b exclusive have in the past few years established themselves as the company to go to for the kind of Porsche which Porsche won't provide, like a 930 Targa Turbo. They also specialise in combining luxury with the latest electronic gadgetry. This is their latest offering, a drophead 928: is it what Porsche originally had in mind for the big front-engined car?
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Bridge that gap
Peter Newton argues that in the 928S, Porsche has finally succeeded in bridging the gap between the all-out high performance sports car and the luxury coupe - and how!
