Introduction
Paul Wright
Combining effortless, high-speed performance with refined luxury – the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s V8 grand tourer.
Introduced in the late 1970s as Porsche’s vision of the future, the Porsche 928 marked a significant departure from the marque’s rear-engined roots. Originally developed as a potential successor to the legendary 911, the 928 aimed to combine the performance of a sports car with the refinement and comfort of a grand tourer – a bold move that showcased Porsche’s engineering ambition. With its sleek, aerodynamic design, distinctive pop-up headlights, and muscular stance, the 928 looked every bit the futuristic sports GT. Under the bonnet, it featured a front-mounted, water-cooled V8 engine paired with a rear transaxle for near-perfect weight distribution and balanced handling. This layout offered a driving experience that was smooth, powerful, and composed, ideal for high-speed touring as well as spirited drives.
The last evolution, in 1992, the 928 GTS offered a more powerful 5.4-litre V8 engine with 8 balance weights instead of 6 to enhance smoothness. This enabled a top speed of more than 170 mph. The GTS engine was smoother and more flexible than its predecessor while being quieter, smoother, and easier to drive. Changes to the chassis also included a wider rear track, larger front brakes, new-style alloy wheels, and updated bodywork with flared rear arches, a body-coloured rear spoiler, and cup-designed door mirrors.
In 2027, the Porsche 928 will celebrate its 50th birthday.
Coming fresh from ~26 years ownership, this car, Neville the owner tells us, was one of only 148 right-hand-drive models made for the final commemorative edition following the S4, and as the most powerful 928, it was given the GTS badge.
This listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Neville the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
