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Porsche 928S

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1979
Model928SIssued until
Serie928Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4447 mm / 175.1 in / 175.1 inGround clearance
Width1836 mm / 72.3 in / 72.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1282 mm / 50.5 in / 50.5 inTotal (curb) weight1450 kg / 3197 lb / 3197 lb
Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 inDry weight
Track front1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inWeight distribution (front)50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 %
Track rear1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inFuel capacity86 l / 18.9 UK gal / 22.7 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.380Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.23
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement4664 cm3 / 284.6 cu in / 284.6 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity583.00 cm3/cylinder / 35.577 cu in/cylinder / 35.577 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio10.4 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power220.0 kW / 299.1 hp / 299.1 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque380.0 Nm / 280.3 lbft / 280.3 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output217.0 kW / 295.0 bhp / 295.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output63.3 kW/l / 1.410 bhp/cu in / 1.410 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque81.48 Nm/l / 0.713 lbft/cu in / 0.713 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.75

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 sPower-to-weight ratio203.45 kW/ton / 276.62 bhp/ton / 276.62 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.WA.W.STA.TB.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front225/50 VR 16Tyres rear225/50 VR 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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