1986 Porsche 928 S S2 

The Porsche 928 was a sports GT car sold by Porsche AG of Germany from 1978 to 1995. Originally intended to replace the company's iconic 911, the 928 attempted to combine the power, poise, and handling of a sports car with the refinement, comfort, and equipment of a luxury sedan to create what some Porsche executives thought would be a vehicle with wider appeal than the compact, quirky and sometimes difficult 911. 

Since its inception in 1949, Porsche has manufactured only six front-engined models, four of which were coupes including the 928. The car has the distinction of being the company's only coupe powered by a front-mounted V8 engine, and the company's first mass-produced V8 powered model.

During 1983 the 928S was the fastest car sold in North America, with a top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h). Incidentally, its appearance in the film Risky Business attempted to capitalize on this fact.
The 928 featured a large, front-mounted and water-cooled V8 engine driving the rear wheels. Originally displacing 4.5L and featuring a single overhead camshaft design, it produced 219 hp (163 kW/222 PS) for the North American market and 240 PS (176 kW/237 hp) in other markets. Porsche upgraded the engine from mechanical to electronic fuel injection in 1980 for US models, although power remained the same. This design marked a major change in direction for Porsche (started with the introduction of the 924 in 1976), whose cars had until then used only rear- or mid-mounted air-cooled flat engines with four or six cylinders. 

Porsche utilized a transaxle in the 928 to help achieve 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, aiding the car's balance. Although it weighed more than the difficult-to-handle 911, its more neutral weight balance and higher power output gave it similar performance on the track. The 928 was regarded as the more relaxing car to drive at the time. It came with either a five-speed dog leg manual transmission, or a Mercedes-Benz-derived automatic transmission, originally with three speeds, with four speed from 1983 in North America and 1984 in other markets. More than half of production had the automatic transmission. Exact percentage of manual gearbox cars for entire production run is not known but its believed to be between 25 and 30%. 

The body, styled by Wolfgang Möbius under guidance of Anatole Lapine, was mainly galvanized steel, but the doors, front fenders, hood, and roof were aluminum in order to make the car more lightweight. It had a substantial luggage area accessed via a large hatchback. The new polyurethane elastic bumpers were integrated into the nose and tail and covered in body-coloured plastic; an unusual feature for the time that aided the car visually and reduced its drag. Porsche opted not to offer a convertible variant but some aftermarket modifiers offer convertible conversions. 

The 928 qualified as a 2+2, having two small seats in the rear. Both rear seats could be folded down to enlarge the luggage area, and both the front and rear seats had sun visors for occupants. The 928 was also the first vehicle in which the instrument cluster moved along with the adjustable steering wheel in order to maintain maximum instrument visibility. 

The 928 included several other innovations such as the "Weissach Axle", an early all-wheel steering system that provides passive rear-wheel steering while cornering, and an unsleeved, silicon alloy engine block made of aluminum, which reduced weight and provided a highly durable cylinder bore. 

Porsche's design and development efforts paid off during the 1978 European Car of the Year competition where the 928 won ahead of the BMW 7-series and the Ford Granada. The 928 is the only sports car so far to have won this competition, where the usual winners are mainstream hatchbacks and sedans/saloons from major European manufacturers. This is regarded as proof of how advanced the 928 was compared to its contemporaries.

Production  1977–1995
Class  - Grand Tourer
Body style(s)  - 2-door coupe
Layout  - Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) -  4.5 L V8
4.7 L V8
5.0 L V8
5.4 L V8
Transmission(s)  - 5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase - 2,500 mm (98 in)
Length - 4,520 mm (178 in)
Width - 1,890 mm (74 in)
Height  - 1,282 mm (50.5 in)
Curb weight - 1,450 kg (3,200 lb) - 1,620 kg (3,600 lb) (approx)
Fuel capacity  - 19 imp gal (86 L; 23 US gal)

 This example is offered in excellent original condition having coverd 69,000 miles with just husband and wife plus the last owner. Serviced from new by JCT 600 and Gantspeed Porsche specialists. Full supporting history, service book, expired and current MOT's (Expires April 2011), dealer wallet, Porsche handbook and supplements. A full Independent Engineers Report is also supplied with the Porsche. Supplied new by JCT 600 Neville Road , Bradford. Chassis number WPOZZZ92ZGS841798. A really genuine example. Delivery arranged.