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N-rated tyres for Porsche 928: what you need to know
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When it comes to driving a Porsche, an exhilarating experience is often underscored by the performance of its tyres. The Porsche 928, is an iconic sports car with a reputation for balance and style and is one such vehicle where tyre selection significantly influences performance and handling. This article will explore tyre comparisons focusing on performance, price, and the N-ratings that indicate suitability for the Porsche 928. Whether you're seeking to maintain your cherished 928 or contemplating an upgrade, understanding tyre dynamics is important.
TL:DR – The proper selection of tyres for your Porsche 928 can alter your driving experience considerably, emphasising performance, safety, and handling. N-rated tyres are specifically tested and designed for Porsche vehicles and have specific charcteristics including a reinforced radial structure along with more rigid sidewalls that enhance performance with Porsche vehicles. Given the various options available, owners are encouraged to consider value versus performance in their tyre selection while ensuring correct tyre pressure is maintained.
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The Legacy of the Porsche 989 V8 4-Door dream that never came true
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The Porsche 989 project was part of a crucial chapter in the company's effort to diversify its range and represented the realisation of a need for a significant shift for the manufacturer known primarily for its two-door sports cars. Developed between 1988 and 1991, the 989 was envisioned as a four-door sports tourer that could offer ample space without compromising on performance. This article examines the Porsche 989, its architectural features, its eventual demise, and its influence on future Porsche models.
TL:DR – The Porsche 989 was an ambitious project aimed at creating a luxury performance sedan that ultimately crashed due to financial realities and changing market demands. Although never produced, its design elements can be traced to later models like the Panamera and the 996-generation 911, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate within the company's products today.
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Is There a True Successor to the Porsche 928 Today?
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The Porsche 928 remains one of the most intriguing grand tourers ever built. A departure from Porsche’s traditional rear-engine sports cars, it blended luxury, power, and practicality in a way that few cars have since. But has any modern vehicle truly taken its place?
TL:DR – While several cars attempt to capture the 928’s magic, none have fully succeeded. Porsche may yet create a modern 928, but for now, its legacy remains unique.
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928 S4 in Chase HQ Arcade game from 1988
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Chase H.Q. is an arcade style racing game, originally released by Taito in 1988.The player assumes the role of a police officer named Tony Gibson, member of the "Chase Special Investigation Department". Along with his partner, Raymond Broady, he must stop fleeing criminals in high-speed pursuits in a black Porsche 928 S4.
Chase H.Q. was ported to many home computers by Ocean Software in 1989, including versions for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, Amiga and Atari ST. Taito produced versions for the Family Computer (1989), Game Boy (1990), Master System (1990), TurboGrafx-16 (1990), Game Gear (1991), and Saturn (1996). It was released for PlayStation 2 in Japan in 2007 as part of Taito Memories II Volume 2. (Source: Wikipedia)
2024 Annual meeting
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Saturday morning saw some 30 Porsche 928's head for Oxford, for our 26th annual meetup at the Merry Miller.
TL:DR – i couldnt make it this year, but people have kindly sent me pics.
The Porsche 928 that went surfing
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26/07/2024 Porsche and the surfing lifestyle are a perfect partnership. For proof of this, one need look no further than the 928 Surfari – an unlikely project dreamt up, and realised, by a passionate Polish surfing community.
Porsche 928, Poland, 2024, Porsche AG
Porsche 928 GTS Coupe sold at Porsche Centre Tewkesbury in 2024!
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Now then. It is extremely rare for a Porsche 928 to come up for sale at an Official Porsche Centre. Porsche Centre Tewkesbury have one. And what a car it is! To enquire about buying it
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Big noise: the Porsche 928 noise test vehicle
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It looks like something that’s come from the set designers of ‘Mad Max’, or like a prototype time machine from ‘Back to the Future’. But there’s more to it than that. This Porsche 928 is an endurance runner, a rolling test bench with a long history.
The Very FIRST Porsche 928! And The SECOND! And the FOURTH! All On Video For The First Time!
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The first built Porsche 928 and the second, and the fourth
Hop on over to YouTube to see the video on Jay Read's YouTube channel.
928-4 A four-seater prototype with a shooting brake body from 1984
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Porsche 928-4 Four-seater prototype
Created by the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, this was a version of the 928 S that was extended by 25 centimetres. The longer wheelbase and the modifications to the B-pillar and door frame meant that passengers in the rear had an extra 20 centimetres of legroom – attributes that can now be found in the new Panamera Sport Turismo in more or less the same form. Some additional features of this one-off creation were the projector headlights, hatchback design, leather interior and green tinted windows.
The car was presented to Ferry Porsche on September 19, 1984 as a gift on his birthday. It is now held by the Porsche Museum.
Model year: 1984 Engine: 8-cylinder V Displacement: 4958 cm³ Power: 310 hp (228 kW) Weight empty: 1625 kg Top speed: 260 km/h
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Easter Classic event at Brooklands
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The annual Easter Classic event at Brooklands was on Saturday 30th March. Eight Porsche 928's were there on New Years Day and reportedly eight again on Easter Saturday.
Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche
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25/01/2024 – Porsche is launching its second all-electric model.
Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche
You can re-watch the recording of the live stream of the world premiere of the new all-electric Macan on the Porsche newsroom website.
The new Macan with powertrains of up to 470 kW (639 PS, Macan Electric Models: Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 21.1 – 17.9 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 516 – 613 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 665 – 784 km) delivers E-Performance on any terrain and a high level of day-to-day usability. Sports-car-like performance figures are matched by high-performance fast charging at up to 270 kW and up to 613 km of range in WLTP.
World Premiere live stream of the new Porsche Macan
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The all-electric Porsche Macan will celebrate its world premiere on Thursday, 25 January 2024, in Singapore.
All-Electric Porsche Macan – 25th January 2024
You can follow the live stream of the world premiere of the new all-electric Macan on the Porsche newsroom website on 25 January from 12:30 p.m. (CET). Following the world premiere, it will be available as a recording.
What's this? A new V8 from Porsche
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The heart of its powertrain is a fundamentally revised four-litre V8 turbo engine.
More E-Performance and comprehensively revamped engines
Porsche offers a total of four efficient E-Hybrid powertrains for the new Panamera, in response to the high demand for this type of drive system. All E-Hybrid variants benefit from greater performance, range and efficiency. The Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid is ready at market launch. The heart of its powertrain is a fundamentally revised four-litre V8 turbo engine. The output of the newly developed electric motor is 140 kW (190 PS). Together, they create a system output of 500 kW (680 PS). The system torque reaches an impressive 930 Nm. Porsche integrates the electric motor into the housing of the comprehensively redesigned eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Dispensing with a separate E-motor housing saves around five kilograms. The integration of the unit into the oil circuit of the transmission also optimises the heat balance of the electric drive unit and allows higher continuous output from the electric motor.
The Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid sprints to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and boasts a top speed of 315 km/h. Its battery capacity is now 25.9 kWh. This enables an equivalent electric range of up to 91 kilometres in the combined WLTP cycle or 83–93 km in the city cycle. A new 11 kW on-board AC charger shortens the charging time at suitable charging points to 2 hours and 39 minutes.
Porsche Driver Experience in the new Panamera
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"The control concept that Porsche is now using in the new Panamera is innovative and intuitive: the Porsche Driver Experience puts the driver at the centre and creates the perfect balance between analogue and digital elements. The sports car among luxury saloons is characterised by a particularly high-quality and extremely sporty interior ambience."
"Wouldn't you love a Porsche 928 like this? This is what a 928 interior re-imagined for the CarPlay and Digital age would look like."
The new model Porsche Panamera will feature the driver-centred Porsche Driver Experience control concept that was first introduced in the Taycan. It offers a fully digital display, a wide range of customisation options and intuitive operation. A key feature of the concept is the grouping of the control elements relevant for driving in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel. All elementary functions are therefore quick and intuitive for the driver to access. This simplifies operation of the new Panamera in all driving situations, and especially during dynamic driving.
Spot the 928
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Porsche Museum
Can you see a Porsche 928 in these pictures?
The Porsche 928 is a standout in automotive history. Introduced in the late '70s, it broke away from Porsche's traditional rear-engine layout, featuring a front-mounted V8 instead. Designed as a grand tourer, the 928 was ahead of its time with its futuristic styling and innovative technonogy, including its Weissach rear axle. Despite initial skepticism, it retains a loyal following and proved Porsche's versatility in engineering. Seeing a 928 at the museum gives you a real sense of its impact and the bold choices Porsche remains willing to make.
928uk 25th Anniversary
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Can you really believe its 25 years since the first 928uk meeting?
To celebrate we headed to our favourite meeting point at the Merry Miller on Saturday 7th October and then on to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 8th October.
Pics from The Merry Miller
928uk® app
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The 928uk® app
928uk® is published by Multizone Ltd. 928uk® is a registered trademark of Multizone Limited.
The 928 community in the UK has had its own website, sponsored and managed by Multizone since the web was only four years old in 1998. 928uk® is a community of interest with around 600 regular participants who are owners or fans of the 928 and glorious V8 engine.
Disabling the 928 tyre pressure warning system (RDK)
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The definitive (simple) Porsche 928 RDK bypass
Andrew wrote this a decade ago. It got lost somewhere in the multitude of site updates but he sent it to me again and here it is
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Porsche Boxster (986) at 25 - a retrospective
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Back in 1995 Porsche was in a mess. The flagship 928 GTS was at the end of the line and selling very poorly. While the 928 remains my favourite Porsche by miles, it cannot be denied that it had seen little in the way of modernising investment since the introduction of the GTS in 1992. It was emblematic of the problems with the production car model range. What could be done to stem the losses and modernise? The Boxster (986) - that's what. Officially, 164,875 Porsche Boxster (986) vehicles were produced across the range of models between model year 1997 and 2004 - saving the company and its brand from an uncertain future and paving the way for modern production practices.
Gran Turismo
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In 1977, the Porsche 928 came onto the market with a bang. A Gran Turismo with a futuristic yet timeless design. This touring sports car of a bygone era has bequeathed its DNA to the Panamera. And in particular the Panamera Turbo. We take to the road with these soulmates.
Porsche 928 - Big Bang for your buck?
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Big bang for your buck? 200BHP classics for £10k
Classic car weekly published this page on April 8 2015 and featured the Porsche 928 as an example of a 200BHP (its more) classic that you can buy for £10k (you can't, or if you do it will be a nail). Ignoring their prices which talk of Concours cars for £8500, there are some good points. The buying tips aren't bad. The other cars in their list included 60's Jag 420, 80's Vauxhall Carlton (why?), 90's TVR Chimaera 4.0. They don't make any kind of competition for the Porsche 928 for me.
The Road to 928 Heaven
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I own two 928s that are amongst the best in the UK. This is the story of how I reached this point – “928 Heaven” with a 1991 guards red 928 GT and a 1994 midnight blue 928 GTS with manual gear box.
928 S4 Sport
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Porsche 928 S4 with Sport Equipment
There are quite a few pics of Porsche 928 S4 SE / 928 S4 Sports dotted around the website. I've tried to collect them all here.
SE's were the UK only predecessor to the Club Sport. Available in Red, White, Black or Silver. There were 42. Several have been scrapped/written off.
Original UK registered Sales of Porsche 928
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SMMT Data : Original UK Registered Sales of Porsche 928 by model type
This data has been provided by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (www.smmt.co.uk) and shows the original numbers of Porsche 928 sales officially registered in the UK.
Many thanks to the SMMT for allowing this data to be reproduced at www.928.org.uk for our enjoyment.
The data shows a total of 4294 Porsche 928 cars of all models registered as sold in the UK between 1978-1996.
The 928 story
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Introduction
The 928 is a true enigma. It seems impossible for a journalist to write a story about the 928 without citing the car’s failure to replace the 911, or the perception that buying one as a classic car is a potential minefield. But this is the very same car that was deemed the future back in 1977, and with good reason. This is the car – the only sports car – to win a Car of the Year gong. Ok, say what you like about this motoring equivalent of the European song contest, but for a sports car to win outright – that’s something quite profound. It is a car that always tried to be many things on four wheels, but as the years passed, was tasked with becoming a quite different sort of vehicle: an aggressive sports GT rather than an all-round everyday supercar.
Recommended makes & types of tyres for Porsche 928
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All you need now is the right tyre
Porsche AG conducted sufficient modern tyre formula testing to issue a new report on modern tyres on classic Porsche models.
The report covers all models but these are the Porsche 928 details only.
Porsche recommend only 'N' rated Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental and Pirelli tyres for your specific wheel sizes.
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Buyers guide
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What to pay when buying a Porsche 928 in the UK in 2024
"Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles." - Porsche 928 S4 owners manual.
Prices rose astronomically from 2015 even for ordinary and rotten cars with no history and zillions of owners. Many of these cars still do not represent good value and will require tens of thousands to be spend on missing maintenance, recommissioning and paint and fixtures.
Notable exceptions are the truly mint cars with excellent histories and regular use which have sold for really strong money since 2014. The Egyptian embassy 928 S4 SE with 10,000 miles on it sold for £132,000 including fees, and a 30k mile Porsche 928 GT sold for £43,000 at the same auction on 14th November 2020. Caveat emptor though, these were exceptional cars. Please don't buy a rotten Porsche 928 unless it is inexpensive or it will break your heart. It is relatively easy to find good ones. It is relatively hard to find perfect ones. It is very expensive to turn a good one into a perfect one. Start by coming to our meetings and talking to owners. There are over 800 on the road in the UK out of an original UK population of well over 4,000. The Porsche 928 is not a particularly rare car.
This guide is published only at 928.org.uk and in the My 928uk app - the home of the 928 community in the UK and the 928uk mail list.
Please don't rely solely on this guide. Get plenty of advice and opinions from our community. Read on for full analysis. Not everyone agrees with me about pricing. I have only been monitoring 928 pricing for 20 years after all.
Upgrading the Porsche 928 Radio preserving original look
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Swap out the old broken Blaupunkt Toronto for a 2020 Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB+
This is relatively straightforward as long as you dont mind a little electrical connecting. (Please dont use Scotch Locks think about the next person rewiring in ten years time swearing at you)! You will also need a little patience. My personal choice would be to retain a Blaupunkt OEM look and Blaupunkt in 2020 relaunched a radio which was originally fitted to the Porsche 928! - the Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB+ (Amazon UK) which has been updated for the 21st century.
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Right oil for a Porsche 928?
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Porsche now recommend 10W-50 engine oil for all 10W-50 for all Porsche 924, Porsche 944, Porsche 968 and Porsche 928 models
10W-50 for 924, 944, 968 and 928 models
Porsche 928 variations
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by many people, edited by Angus Fox
Porsche 928 Model variations and features
These were some of the oldest pages on 928.org.uk. They showed participants cars for almost all model year variations and for a long time we had a locator to match people to cars. In editing the site in 2020 (in a long overdue sort out); the names of contributors have been removed since owners change and we have a responsibility to privacy that wasn't there in 1999 when this page was originally written. Ive added galleries for each model year of 928 as there are zillions of pictures on the website. To download any given picture you have to be logged in to the website as a registered user (which is different to being on the 928uk mail list).
Unleaded Fuel information for all Porsche models
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Unleaded Fuel information for all Porsche models
Someone asked for the Porsche Cars GB recommended unleaded fuel grades tech note on the mailing list.
