928 (1977 - 1982)
928 Dimensions |
|
| Wheel base | 98.43" |
| Track width front | 60.80" |
| Track width rear | 59.60" |
| Overall length | 175.10" |
| Overall width | 72.28" |
| Height | 51.70" |
| Ground clearance | 4.72" |
| Turning circle | 38.4' |
928 Changes/Upgrades by Model Year
1977 928 VIN Range - 9288200001 - 1139
- 928 introduced
- Wins "Car of the Year" in Europe
- 4.5L 16 valve SOHC V8 rated at 219 bhp & 245 ft/lbs
- Front engine rear transaxle layout provides nearly 50/50 weight distribution
- Curb weight = 3,373(auto)/3,285(5-spd)
- Wheels were 7x15 phone dials offset 65mm with 215/60 15 tires
- Optional wheels were 7x16 phone dials with an offset of 65mm with 225/50 16 tires
1978 928 VIN Range - 9288200001 - 1139
- Base MSRP: $28,500
- No changes in specs
1979 928 VIN Range - 9289200001 - 2285
- No Changes
1980 928 VIN Range - 92A0810011 - 1649
- Base MSRP up to: $38,500
- Power increased to 220 bhp & 265 ft/lbs
- Curb weight = 3,385(auto)/3351(5-spd)
1981 928 VIN Range - WP0JA092_BS820011- 1668
- Competition Package included upgraded suspension, wheels and spoilers from Euro 928 S
1982 928 VIN Range - WP0JA092_CS820001 - 2701
- Special 928 Weissach edition was available and featured champagne gold metallic paint, matching brushed gold alloy wheels, two-tone interior and the extremely collectible three-piece Porsche luggage set. Officially, only 205 such cars were produced although there is evidence that more were built.
Model Year |
Engine Size/Type |
BHP/Torque |
Compression Ratio |
Final Drive Ratio |
0-60 |
Top Speed |
| 1977 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/04 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1977 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/03 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
| 1978 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/04 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1978 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/03 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
| 1979 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/04 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1979 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/03 | 219/245 | 8.5:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
| 1980 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/14 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1980 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/13 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
| 1981 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/16 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1981 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/15 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
| 1982 928 - 3-speed Automatic | 4.5L-16v M28/16 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 8.5 | 140 |
| 1982 928 - 5-speed Manual | 4.5L-16v M28/15 | 220/265 | 9.0:1 | 2.75 | 7.5 | 143 |
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