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The 1980s brought forth a slew of iconic models, that compete with the Porsche 928. One of my favourites is the BMW M635CSi. This article delves into the intricacies of these two legends, examining their performances, design philosophies, and driving experiences, all while addressing common queries such as "Which is faster?" and "Which offers better value today?". For those looking for a rugged yet refined 80's classic driving experience, choosing between the BMW M635CSi and Porsche 928 might be more difficult than it first appears, each with attributes that cater to different preferences.
TL:DR – The Porsche 928 and the BMW M635CSi are both remarkable vehicles, each excelling in unique areas. The Porsche offers a distinctly refined drive with its powerful and legendary V8, while the BMW's also legendary straight-six engine delivers an engaging experience. This comparison aims to illuminate their strengths and weaknesses and assist potential buyers in making an informed choice between these classics.
Read more: Head-to-Head: Porsche 928 vs BMW M635CSi - A Comparative Analysis
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The Porsche Cayenne has carved out a niche for itself as the quintessential blend of performance, comfort, and technology. The Cayenne V6 MY24 is particularly noteworthy, being perhaps the best choice for drivers who appreciate the practicality of an SUV without sacrificing the thrill of driving a Porsche. This article dives into the detailed aspects that make the MY24 V6 a standout, including its robust performance, luxurious interior, and innovative technology, establishing why it may be the premier choice for luxury vehicle enthusiasts.
TL:DR – I know its not a V8, but nevertheless the MY24 V6 Cayenne offers an unparalleled combination of luxury, performance, and technology in a competitive SUV market. With its powerful engine, advanced features, and premium materials, it stands as a leading contender for those in search of the perfect Porsche SUV.
Read more: Luxury Meets Performance: The MY24 V6 Cayenne might be the Best Porsche in 2024
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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.
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Basalt Black Porsche Cayenne 957 GTS
We were talking about Cayennes on the list and Cen sent a couple of pics. I think in a US showroom it would have a sticker that said "Extra Clean"!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Read more: Disabling the 928 tyre pressure warning system (RDK)
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And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
Apologies to the Talking Heads whose lyrics are never more prescient. I don't have a Porsche V8 anymore. First time for over 20 years. It is quite hard to put into words what I feel about selling my Cayenne Turbo. Yes it went to a good home. Yes it was the right decision to make for me at that moment when I decided it was time for it to go. Yes it made sense to me. But emotionally. No. I loved it. I loved everything about it. I loved the DNA from the 928. I loved the story around its development. I loved the Turbo. Everything.
Read more: You may say to yourself, "My God! What have I done?"
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo Basalt Black, April 2004 — Sold
Sadly, its time for my April 2004 cayenne turbo to go so if anyone is interested it is , 156k but absolutely FPSH (!) and in Basalt Black, We've loved it but its now someone elses turn - what a weapon it is. It has a new battery, recent service at Porsche Service Centre Brooklands wheee I bought it. - MOT advisories on disks (they are fine), decent tyres, wheels need a refurb but not buckled, everything works except needs AC gas, Sat Nav, DVD, Black leather, servotronic fixed (thanks to the 928 list), 6 months MOT. More details on request, I love this car but it is time for me to move on. Private Sale
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Iris Blue 1987 928 S4 Auto — Sold in less than 24 hours
This car has not run for 15 years & has stood outside during that time. It’s not for the faint-hearted or purists amongst you, who will tut-tut. Clearly, I’m no enthusiast & the neglect embarrasses me but, please, no lectures – I know! As can be imagined, the paint is poor, although all panels are solid without any dents etc. The car would require lots of work. It ran fine previously & is complete - all parts are present. Frankly, though, I have no idea what would need to be done to get it running again. The car has widened rear arches & Artec alloys (18 x 10 rear, 18 x 8 front) that are in great nic. It has a dateless private no-plate, & IF the car was MOT’d, is worth something ( I’m pretty sure I was offered £1,500 for the reg 20 years ago.) I am soon to move house & need to do something with the car. I thought I’d post on here to see if it’s of any use to one of you guys, before I go to the dreaded ebay. Private Sale
More pics below
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Porsche 928 by David Hemmings Published 15 Jul 2021
David Hemmings has been the register secretary for the 928 register at Porsche Club GB since before I bought my first Porsche 928 in 1998, so naturally is not only a patriarch within the community, but also an important voice in the 928 coterie. David called me the other day, and with great excitement asked me to review his new book. He had recieved the final copy and it was off to print. Unsuprisingly, the book is called 'Porsche 928' and builds on his previous publications '928 Essential buyers guide' and 'The Real 928' which was originaly a collection of articles he produced for Porsche Club GB.
Sunday morning saw me sit down to read the book, about 100 pages, properly.
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No annual meet for 2020
It is very sad to have had to cancel our annual meet up for only the second time ever (snow a decade ago was the last time). We have of course no choice during the pandemic.
Each year we get together, talk about the 928, have a nice lunch and renew our shared interest in these amazing machines we have been able to own and the like of which will never be seen again.
Each year too, Alex does her Christmas cards in front of the fire in the Merry Miller. She wanted you all to know she's doing them today ☺
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The 40th Anniversary of the Porsche 928, celebrated at Brooklands
Pic: Tony Baldwin
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The 15th annual meeting took place on the 1st October 2016 at Tilford Green, Farnham opposite the Barley Mow pub.
The event was well attending despite the awful weather most of us had to drive through to get there and once all parked up it stayed pretty much dry.
Long time owners, new owners and potential owners had a great chat about all things 928 among fellow enthusiasts.
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Our Grand Tour of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland by Mike Parris
Embarking on a lengthy drive fills me with excitement but also trepidation that our 1990 928S4 will behave. It didn't help that the belt service light came on a few days before the trip but that was just the wire came off at the spade connector on the tensioner for some reason.
Oil, water and tyres checked we fail at the first hurdle and curse the sat nav. for not finding the ferry port in Holyhead until we work out the country needs to be set to Wales!
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We met again at The Merry Miller at Cothill near Oxford. I believe there were 30 928's in attendance. It was lovely to catch up again with old friends and see some lovely cars. I took a few pictures especially of the beautifully detailed engine bay - surely beyond the call of duty - and I presented Yas with a Matchbox 928 for being the furthest travelled - he brought his car from France,as its for sale and is a british RHD car and better off being actually located here with relatives. I missed the early part of the meeting but it struck me that four or five of the originators of the list and four or five of those who went on the memorable 928 trip to Stuttgart were there and still just as committed to these great cars. I must get another one soon!
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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.
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Malcolm sent along a copy of part one of his article for TIPEC magazine so that 928.org.uk people could read it.
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There were some great events in 2015.
Saturday 11 April 2015 - Gaydon. PCGB 928 & 968 Meeting.
Sunday 3rd May 2015 - Duxford. 928UK & TIPEC. Contact John Speake.
Sunday 7th June 2015- Beaulieu. Simply Porsche TIPEC event. 928s Welcome
Saturday 4th July 2015 - Meguiars 928 Detailing, Daventry, Northants.
Weekend 24/25/26 July 2015 - Silverstone Classic. TIPEC event
Weekend 15/16 August 2015 - Althorp, PCGB Annual Meet
Sunday 6th September 2015 - Haynes Motor Museum
Saturday 3rd October 2015 - Tilford Green, 928UK event
Saturday 21st November 2015 - Merry Miller, 928UK event.
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PCGB 928 Register – April 2015
The Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon in Warwickshire on Saturday 11th April
Last call for our first event of 2015, we hope we are tempting you to get the car on the road and clear the exhaust pipes, with a blast up, or down, the M40. It’s not very far from Stratford upon Avon, if you want to make a weekend of it too.
It was Ken Coad, from the 968 Register who had the idea, and whilst some of us last came here with our 928’s in 1997 (page 118 in the register handbook) we know that many changes and additions have been made since. A reduced admission cost per person of £8 applies by arriving in your Porsche (membership card if not in it) and the car goes free. Look for the Porsche reserved parking in front of the main building.
The museum is reputed to have the largest collection of British cars under one roof, a total approaching 300 cars. Whilst these buildings were built from scratch, when first opened in 1993, the idea came from the British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) that became Leyland Historic Vehicles that became Rover Group back in 1986. It was they who decided that a purpose built centre was required to house their many and varied collection of cars. Whilst Austin and Morris plus MG and Mini, were at that time the backbone of the stock, many more British cars have since been added such as Morgan, Jaguar, Ford and Vauxhall and Land Rover. And you will find a few foreigners too!
The Centre is to be found just off junction 12 of the M40 south east from Stratford upon Avon and is clearly signed, or if you prefer use postcode CV350BJ for your satnav or Google www.heritage-motor-centre.co.
It’s not necessary to reserve a place but it’s always good for us to know likely numbers in advance, so please email myself with your intention to attend. We are meeting informally from 10.30am onwards in the car park.
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Writer Pablo DeFerrari has written a very interesting article about the 928 and how it essentially didn't live long enough. The discussion about weather the 928 should be a 2+2 or full 4 seater, left the car being too similiar to the 911 when Porsche chose the 2+2 option. Pablo argues that the real problem was that Porsche couldn't find enough of the right customer - the Sybarite's (seekers of pleasure and luxury). I highly recommend you click on the pic to read on:
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In their 250th edition they decided to collect together 3 models that were on their cover, and available to buy new in the UK, when the magazine launched in 1990. They contacted Paul Stephens to see if he could get together a 911, a 944 and a 928 for the following Monday.
[Photo - Antony Fraser]
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Thirty-six 928’s gathered at the Merry Miller, Cothill, on November 22 for the annual 928uk gathering. It was good to meet up with the usual crowd, plus one or two new faces. But, of course, the cars were the stars of the show, ranging from Andrew Brierley’s mint 928GT to Phil Rickard’s orange supercharged model (which is based on a GT).
Making the trip from Texas was 928 specialist and parts supplier Roger Tyson (www.928sRUs.com), whilst technical guru Paul “Smiffy” Smith was over from New Zealand (and soon to be repatriated to the UK).
Two competitions were run at the Merry Miller, the first being judgement of the best large and small 928 souvenirs, won by Bill Robertson and Richard Armstrong, respectively. The second competition involved guessing the odometer reading on Mike Parris' 928. I was fortunate to come closest to the actual 94,742km with my estimate of 92,000km.
A big “thank you” goes to Andrew Brierley for organising the day on behalf of 928uk, and to Angus Fox for maintaining the website and mailing list (www.928.org.uk).
Images by Michael Parris
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The Flex Plate Clamp issue can affect any 928 fitted with an Automatic transmission from 1984 onwards. The problem is where Porsche changed the design of the clamp so that in some circumstances the drive shaft can move forward, putting huge pressure on the flex plate, which can lead to Thrust Bearing Failure (TBF). This is a catastrophic event, leading to the total loss of the engine and huge bills for the owner. The solution has been regular checking and relieving of flex plate pressure, as described in detail in this PDF.
UK company Ritech Systems has come up with a solution, which is designed to stop the clamp moving forward by physical means.
The existing clamp tends to ‘migrate’ up the splined driveshaft, putting a constant pressure on the flexplate which in turn pushes the crankshaft into the main thrust bearing. If the clamp is not released on a regular basis (once a year) then the thrust face disintegrates and the crankshaft starts to eat into the main bearing engine web until heat from friction seizes the engine. Dramatic! The Ritech Systems flexclamp sits on the outside of the existing clamp and mechanically holds it so it cannot migrate. The existing clamp then does not need to be checked and released very year. Peace of mind.
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Saturday November 22nd is the date of this years annual 928.org.uk pre-Christmas Anniversary Meet. We will be meeting from 11am until around 3pm. The Merry Miller does a great lunch.
Location: Merry Miller, Cothill Road, Dry Sandford, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JW
[photo by Mike Parris]
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A Frenzy of Sharks – that was the sight on roads to Tilford as pre-meetings turned into convoys.
31 cars parked on the green (with a few early leavers) and green keeper donations came to nearly £120 so thank you everyone for that.
For the first time in 14 years rain was the order of the day for most unless you stayed a bit later when the sun finally broke through.
“Great day despite the rain - that just made the pub even more fun!” - Steve Sydee.
The Barley Mow serves great food too;
“Cod with new potatoes in a white wine, lemon and dill sauce with black pudding and poached egg - who'd have thought it up, but yummy !” - Paul Lacey.
Stewart and Sue did a great job in organising the meeting every year, it became a main event and probably the only time you can see so many Porsche 928 of various years in the same place in the UK.
The Barley Mow at Tilford Green, Surrey, GU10 2BU
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Sadly, it has been SORN for two years now, and although I love it, my SE is beyond my skill level and budget so it had to go. Its gone to a good home though. Phil Rickard of the mail list is the very best person in the world who could have taken it on. It needs a ground up restoration and he's the man. It couldnt have gone to a better place. I have had it for 9 years. I didnt realise it was that long! I will pause a while, but I fancy an early early car or a last of the line GTS Auto. Every 928 I have has has been a manual so far and its time for a change!
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Dropped in to Porsche Service Centre Brooklands yesterday to see the Macan and chat Porsche with them. They are always so welcoming and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Here are some pics. What do you think? I love it. I love these wheels! I'm not sure it would replace the Cayenne but as a second car its pretty interesting. Trouble is they are on an 18 month waiting list.
Porsche Macan Diesel
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