Porsche 928
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The Porsche 928 is a grand touring car with a 2+2 seating layout manufactured by Porsche AG of Germany from 1978 to 1995. Initially conceived to address changes in the automotive market, it represented Porsche's first fully in-house design for a production vehicle and was intended to potentially replace the Porsche 911 as the company's flagship model.[1] The 928 aimed to blend the performance and handling characteristics of a sports car with the comfort, spaciousness, and ride quality of a luxury car.[2] Porsche executives believed that the 928 would have broader appeal compared to the compact, somewhat outdated, and slow-selling air-cooled 911.[3] Notably, it was Porsche's inaugural production model powered by a V8 engine located at the front, and it achieved remarkable top speeds,[4][5] earning recognition upon its 1978 release by winning the European Car of the Year award.[6] The Autocar described it as a "super car" in 1980.[7]
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Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
Production | May 1977–1995 |
Assembly | Germany: Zuffenhausen (Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Plant) |
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Class | Grand tourer (S) |
Body style | 2-door 2+2 hatchback/fastback coupé |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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Curb weight | 1,450–1,620 kg (3,197–3,571 lb) (approx.) |