1977-1982 928 Model Information

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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