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Porsche 928 5.0 S V8 (288 Hp) Automatic
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Porsche 928:
The Porsche 928 is a grand touring car which was manufactured and marketed by Porsche AG of Germany from 1977 to 1995 across a single generation with an intermediate facelift. It is a 2+2 coupé with a rear hatchback. The 928 has a water-cooled engine which is mounted in the front and drives the rear wheels. It was Porsche's first production car with a V8 engine.
Initially conceived to address changes in the automotive market, it represented Porsche's first fully in-house design for a production vehicle and was intended to potentially replace the Porsche 911 as the company's flagship model. The 928 aimed to blend the performance and handling characteristics of a sports car with the comfort, spaciousness, and ride quality of a luxury car. Porsche executives believed that the 928 would have broader appeal compared to the compact, somewhat outdated, and slow-selling air-cooled 911....(Read more on Wikipedia)
928 Overview:
Porsche 928 (928). With 410 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 242 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Porsche 928 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began (1997), so no official rating is available. Safety features were typical for its era, focusing on robust construction and passive safety rather than modern active systems.
5.0 S V8 (288 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Enhanced power delivery with the convenience of an automatic transmission, ideal for relaxed touring and effortless acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Expect slightly higher fuel consumption compared to manual versions, typical for automatic V8s of this period.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional grand tourer comfort for long journeys
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engines across the range
- • Distinctive and timeless design
- • Excellent weight distribution due to transaxle layout
- • High-quality build and materials for its era
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially on earlier models
- • Complex maintenance and potentially high parts costs
- • Limited rear passenger space
- • Heavy steering at low speeds (pre-power steering improvements)
- • Can be prone to age-related electrical issues
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(928: 1983 - 1984).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Porsche |
| Model: | 928 |
| Generation: | 928 |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 S V8 (288 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 288 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 2700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M28.44 More details about the engine M28.44 |
| Engine displacement: | 4957 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.4 kg/Hp, 184.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 262.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
| Max. weight: | 1870 |
| Max load: | 310 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 l |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4462 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1836 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1282 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1563 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 225/50 VR16 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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