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Getting 19 Miles a Gallon: The Porsche 928 for 1993

The restyled 928 GTS is equipped with a 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Mercedes-Benz four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 928 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 928 GTS are 74.40 inches wide by 178.10 inches long. It sits 50.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 98.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 928 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $82,260, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 928 is a Bosch LH-Jetronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1993 928 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 - 15 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Porsche 928 GTS sold well in 1993. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 928.

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