A lot has been said about the Porsche 928 for 1994. As Porsche's entry in the coupe market the 928 (and in this case specically the GTS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 928 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Porsche as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The 928 GTS is equipped with a Porsche 5.4 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 GTS Statistics

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

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $82,260, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 928 is a traditional Bosch LH-Jetronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.70 gallons.

The 928 GTS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 12 - 15 in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Porsche 928 GTS sold well in 1994. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, GTS, Porsche 928, United States market

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