Porsche 928

Porsche 928
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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.

Technical data
ManufacturerPorsche
ProductionFrom 1977
Body typeCoupé

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Porsche 928 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Porsche 928
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
4.4 l · 8-cyl238 km/h
4.5 l · 8-cyl240 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other Porsche models

Similar Coupé models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 84% of Porsche 928s pass their MOT test first time, based on 197 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Porsche 928 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Porsche recalls.