928
The Porsche 928, produced from 1977 to 1995, is an iconic grand tourer that combines performance and comfort. Featuring a front-mounted V8 engine and transaxle transmission, it was renowned for its innovative design and technological advancements. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the model.
Variants by year
1987
1977
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Porsche 928, produced from 1977 to 1995, is an iconic grand tourer that combines performance and comfort. Featuring a front-mounted V8 engine and transaxle transmission, it was renowned for its innovative design and technological advancements. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the model.
History
The Porsche 928 was introduced in 1977 as a modern successor to the 911, featuring a front-mounted V8 engine and transaxle transmission. In 1979, the 928 S was launched, offering notable enhancements, including front and rear spoilers to improve aerodynamics. In 1987, the 928 S4 was introduced, featuring a rounded front end with air intakes and a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 320 horsepower. The production of the 928 continued until 1995, with technological advancements and aesthetic improvements over the years. (porsche.com)
Generations
The Porsche 928 underwent several major evolutions during its production. The first generation, produced from 1977 to 1982, was characterized by the absence of front and rear spoilers, offering a more streamlined design. The second generation, the 928 S, launched in 1980, incorporated spoilers to improve aerodynamics and a 4.7-liter V8 engine. In 1987, the 928 S4 was introduced, featuring aesthetic and technical enhancements, including a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 320 horsepower. (porsche.com)
Key differences
The main differences between the generations of the Porsche 928 lie in aesthetic and technical improvements. The 928 S introduced front and rear spoilers to enhance aerodynamics, while the 928 S4 brought additional aesthetic modifications, including a rounded front end with air intakes. Technically, the 928 S4 was equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 320 horsepower, offering enhanced performance compared to previous models. (porsche.com)
Photo recognition
To identify a Porsche 928, look for the following features: round headlights integrated into the front fenders, a large rear window on the tailgate, and depending on the year, front and rear spoilers. Later models, such as the 928 S4, feature a rounded front end with air intakes for brake cooling. (porsche.com)
Important versions
Among the notable versions of the Porsche 928, the 928 S4, produced from 1987 to 1991, stands out with its 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 320 horsepower and its rounded front end with air intakes. The 928 GTS, produced from 1991 to 1995, is the most powerful version with a 5.4-liter V8 engine producing 350 horsepower. (porsche.com)
References
- Porsche 928 - Model OverviewPorsche
- The Evolution of the Porsche 928MotorTrend
- Porsche 928 - Model Years, Generations & NewsCars.com
- https://www.porsche.com/germany/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/928/928/porsche.com
- https://www.porsche.com/countries/chooser/netherlands/nl/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/928/928/?cs_locale=en-PR&cs_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.porsche.com%2Flatin-america-en%2F_puerto-rico_%2Faccessoriesandservice%2Fclassic%2Fmodels%2F928%2F928%2Fporsche.com
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2022/products/porsche-928-45-years-v8-engines-27396.htmlnewsroom.porsche.com
- https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/928/porsche.com
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/es_ES/historia/2022/es-porsche-928-historia-desarrollo-transaxle-andrew-phinney-hans-clausecker-hans-georg-kasten-28062.htmlnewsroom.porsche.com
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Porsche 928 produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1977 - 1987.