Is the Porsche 928 rare?

Porsche used a transaxle setup to give the 928 a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. A five-speed dog-leg manual and three-speed (later four-speed) auto were on offer. More than 80\% of 928s shipped with the automatic, making the manual extremely rare.

How much is a new Porsche 928?

About the Porsche 928

Coupe	Original MSRP/Price	Engine
928 2dr Sports Coupe GTS 5-Spd	$82260 / $70070	8 Cylinder
928 2dr Sports Coupe GTS Auto	$82260 / $70070	8 Cylinder

Are Porsche 928 expensive to maintain?

Porsche 928s are expensive to maintain. The car is a Porsche. There are two components that contribute to cost: parts and labor. The majority of Porsche 928s on the road today are over 20 years old and will require some deferred maintenance (maintenance that a former owner neglected to do or put off).

Is the Porsche 928 a supercar?

By the time the last 928 rolled off the line in 1995 (a highly sought-after GTS model), power had grown from 219 all the way up to 350 horsepower and top speed bested 170 MPH. It was a rock-solid, user-friendly supercar by any name. Both a five-speed manual and three-speed automatic were available.

Is the 928 a good car?

With four seats, a decent amount of space for luggage and a large V8 engine nestling under the bonnet, the 928 made a far better grand tourer than the 911 ever could. It’s true that 20mpg is a best-case scenario for any 928 – but with most of the survivors now being kept as second cars, that’s less of an issue.

How fast is a Porsche 928?

At 146 mph (235 km/h) US model top speed, Porsche boldly claims the 928S to be “the fastest street legal production car sold in the US”.

How much did a Porsche cost in 1983?

1983 Porsche 911 Retail Prices

Trim	MSRP	Invoice
SC Cabriolet	$34,770	N/A
SC Coupe	$30,270	N/A
SC Targa Coupe	$31,770	N/A

Is the 928 reliable?

Whether you are considering purchasing a Porsche 928 or you have recently joined the owner’s club, there are several important maintenance items and common issues to take note of. Like any car, the 928 has its own unique quirks. However, these are very reliable cars for their age and type.

Is a Porsche 928 a good car?

“My first 928 impressed me with its looks, solid build quality – it was galvanised and had aluminium panels – and good standard equipment level,” he recalls. “The V8 was great, of course, but it was also reliable, which made a change.” Today, early 928s are prized for their clean lines and relative simplicity.

What year was the last 928 Porsche made?

1995
An 18-year production run. The Porsche 928 was produced from 1977 through 1995 and went largely unchanged over its 18-year production run.

What replaced the Porsche 928?

Bentley Continental GT Mk.III
Porsche executives believed such a flagship would have wider appeal than the compact 911. The 928 has the distinction of being the company’s first production V8-powered model and its only coupé powered by a front-mounted V8 engine….

Porsche 928
Chronology
Successor	Bentley Continental GT Mk.III (indirect/spiritual)