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Insight Into the Porsche 928 for 1991

The 928 Base is equipped with a Porsche 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Mercedes-Benz 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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

928 Base Statistics

The 928 is 178.10 inches long, 72.30 inches wide, and 50.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $77,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the 928 is a Bosch LH-Jetronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.70 gallons.

The 1991 928 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

The 1991 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 928. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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2 Responses to “Insight Into the Porsche 928 for 1991”

  1. There’s no doubt that Porsche is up to it’s old tricks with the 928? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.

  2. Thom Brown says:

    No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy five years from now.

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