1984 Porsche 928S
1984 Porsche 928 928S Description:
1984 Porsche 928 Coupe Description1984 Porsche 928S
#51 out of 3,007 Porsche 928S models exported to the US in 1984 First Porsche production V-8 model and only couple powered by a front-mounted V-8 engine 7L 16-valve, SOHC V-8 engine with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection Bosch EZF ignition with dual distributors Four-speed automatic transmission with a 2.20 rear end Dark Purple exterior and black leather interior Automatic climate control, power steering, power brakes, cruise control and sunroofAnother copy of Porsche's grand tourer, the 928, has landed at MotoeXotica Classic Cars that we are selling for a local client. We're pleased to offer this 1984 Porsche 928S. Manufactured in July 1983 at Porsche's Stuttgart, West Germany factory, this car left the line with the following options - wider (21mm) rear axle track, rear package box, electrically adjustable front passenger seat, graduated tinted windshield and green side glass, high-fidelity sound system, alarm and without compressor, tire gauge, rear fog lamps and ID plate.
Finished in an exotic dark purple, the car's paint and trim are in satisfactory shape, with minor imperfections. The car's back window also features a rear defroster and wiper/washer. The 928's lights, including its pop-up headlights, are clear and intact.
The car's bodywork is in overall great condition, the engine bay is in satisfactory condition, the cargo area is in fair shape while the integrated bumpers are in decent order.
Under the hood is Porsche's 4.7L 16-valve SOHC V-8 with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and Bosch EZF ignition with dual distributors and the motor is backed by a four-speed automatic transmission and a 2.20:1 rear end. Driver convenience features include automatic climate control, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes and cruise control. The A/C blows, but not cold, most likely in need of a charge.
This 928 rolls on Dunlop radials, size 225/45R17 in front and 255/40R17, and each tire is wrapped around a factory, five-spoke chrome wheel. The tires and wheels are in satisfactory order.
Inside, the car's black leather interior is in overall satisfactory shape, from the front buckets and the rear foldable demi-buckets to the carpet and headliner and driver seat shows wear. The factory four-spoke steering wheel faces the driver. The inner door panels and instrument panel echo the rest of the interior's theme. The center console and shift lever are also in decent order. The dash has some cracks under the cover. Rounding out the interior is a JVC AM/FM stereo with CD player.
From 1980 (1983 in North America) through 1986, front and rear spoilers were present on "S" models, rear spoilers being integrated into the hatch. The right rear tail light is currently inoperable.
The 928 featured a large, front-mounted and water-cooled V-8 engine driving the rear wheels Originally displacing 4.5 L and featuring a single overhead camshaft design, 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 Porsche 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, then with four-speed from 1983 in North America and 1984 in other markets. More than 80 percent had the automatic transmission. Exact percentage of manual gearbox cars for entire production run is believed to be between 15 and 20 percent.
The body, styled by Wolfgang Möbius under guidance of Anatole Lapine, was mainly galvanized steel, but the doors, front fenders, and hood 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-colored 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 several aftermarket modifiers offered convertible conversions, most notably Carelli, based in Orange County, CA. The Carelli conversions were sold as complete cars, with the conversion doubling the price of the car. A reported 12 units were made.
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 rear seats are small (due to the prominent transmission hump) and have very little leg room; they are only suitable for adults on very short trips or children. 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 features such as the "Weissach Axle, "? a simple rear-wheel steering system that provides passive rear-wheel steering to increase stability while braking during a turn, and an unsleeved, silicon alloy engine block made of aluminum, which reduced weight and provided a highly durable cylinder bore. Bosch ABS brakes were also optional in 1984, another first.
Porsche's design and development efforts paid off during the 1978 European Car of the Year, where the 928 won ahead of the BMW 7 Series, and the Ford Granada. The 928 is the only 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.
Competition to this Porsche in 1984 included Audi's Quattro, BMW's 633CSi, Chevrolet's Corvette, Jaguar's XJ-S, Lotus' Esprit S3, Mercedes-Benz's 380SEC, Nissan's 300ZX and Toyota's Supra.
VIN: WP0JB0922ES860111 Engine code: M28.20
Trans code: A28.01
If you're looking for a German grand tourer, you're a Porsche fan or if you want a different kind of classic car, you should visit MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to look this one over.
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 127,941 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
