1978 928 ROW 0295

Identity

VIN
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Year
1978
Market
ROW
Production No.
Number 285 out of 2636 produced for 1978 928 RoW market.

Mechanical

Engine Code
M28.02
Gearbox Code
A22.01
Transmission Type
3-Speed Automatic

Engine Specs

Engine Size
4.5L-16v
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
HP (SAE)
229
Torque (ft-lbs)
250
FI System
K-Jetronic
Qtr Mile (sec)
16
0-62 mph (sec)
8.0
Top Speed (mph)
140
Weight (lbs)
3197

Transmission Specs

Gear Ratios
2.31 / 1.46 / 1  |  R: 1.84
Final Drive Ratio
2.75
Stall Speed
2000–2500
Trans Serial Range
1690001>>

Appearance

Original Color
936 - Silver Metallic
Current Color
936 - Silver Metallic
Interior Color
Black with Black/White Pascha

Status

Mileage
56,000
Dismantled
No

Comments

This is my 4th 928 save. It is a Euro model. It is perhaps the oldest auto transmission 928 in the US. It is production number 285 (the first 10 0001-0010 were never used on 928's) and only about 10% of the '78 production run were auto trans cars with the first 600 or so EURO cars before the first US cars were built. With the help of 928 Classics (mechanical, electrical and interior install) Kevin Lacy (paint and body work) and Robert Budd (interior upholstery) this car has never looked better! I say that...as I type this I have yet to look at the car with my own eyes. Only seen it in pics. The UGLY US spec side markers were expertly removed by Kevin and the paint was restored and in places redone so that the car looks near new again on the outside! The interior was pretty shot as was the carpet so Robert Budd of Classic 9 used brand new black/white Pascha material for the front and rear seats as well as the door inserts! He also restored the interior door panels to their new condition. New carpet is also being installed so the interior should really feel like a new 928. Jim Doerr of 928 Classics is overseeing the entire project and installing all the carpet and interior as well as updating mechanical things that need updating and repair. He is also going through the electrical system to be sure it is solid with no bugs as well. I can't wait to get this car in the collection! Nice book ends...renewed '78 and renewed '95 and many other 928's in between those! I LOVE 928's!

Record Info

Posted by
James Morrison
Posted on
03/10/2014 6:12 PM
Last Modified by
James Morrison
Last Modified on
04/07/2015 8:21 PM