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table.MsoNormalTable 1988 Porsche 928 S4 One of 15,682 928 S4
models made between 1987 and 19915.0L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine
(code M28/4x) Four-speed automatic transmission derived from
Mercedes-BenzAutomatic climate control, power rack-and-pinion
steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, cruise control, sunroof,
power locks, power sideview mirrors, power windows, power and
heated front seats, tilt steering column, remote hatch release and
rear window defrosterNougat Brown (code LMV8 L40B F4) exterior with
brown leather interior with wraparound cockpitFog lights and
anti-lock brakesRear spoiler, rear defroster, rear wiper/washer and
custom alarm For a company like Porsche to suddenly make a
water-cooled front engine and put it under the hood like everybody
else was an affront to some purists in the early 1980s but the
company saw a need for a grand tourer that only Porsche could do.
It was the star car in several classic big screen hits of the
1980s, including ?Weird Science,? ?Risky Business,? and ?Scarface,?
which is also one of the reasons why the Porsche 928 became an icon
and an enthusiast?s dream. This is one of 15,682 928 S4s made
between 1987 and 1991. Made in Porsche?s factory in Stuttgart, West
Germany in August 1987, this 928 is dressed in Nougat Metallic
Brown (code LMV8 L40B F4). The paint and trim are in overall very
good order; the bodywork is straight and solid, with minor
imperfections. The engine bay is extremely tidy and the cargo area
is in above average condition. The body-colored, fully integrated
polyurethane bumpers are in the same shape as the rest of the body.
The integrated bumpers were an unusual feature for the time that
aided the car visually and reduced its drag. The body, styled by
Wolfgang M?bius under Anatole Lapine?s guidance, was mainly
composed of galvanized steel, except for the doors, front wing,
front fenders and hood were made of aluminum to make the car
lighter. It had a substantial luggage area accessed via a large
hatchback. This model has a rear spoiler, a rear wiper and washer
plus a custom alarm. Cosmetically, the 928 S4 received rounder and
budging turn signals, auxiliary lights and foglight assemblies to
modernize the front end. At the rear, the taillights transformed
into a single wraparound lens design integrated into the rear
bumper. The taillights also rest flush with the bodywork, rather
than being concave. Another unusual feature were the pop-up
headlamps which were based on the units found on the Lamborghini
Miura and were integrated into the front wings. This 928 rolls on
Cooper RS3-GT radials, size 225/50R16 in front and 245/50R16 in
rear. Each tire is mounted to a factory and vented alloys,
nicknamed the ?platters.? The wheels are in good, original
condition while the tires are in very good order. Under the hood is
a 5.0L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine (code M28/4x). The motor had new
pistons, a new cylinder head with more aggressive camshafts and
larger valves and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. Backing up the engine
is a four-speed automatic transmission, which is derived from a
Mercedes-Benz design. For 1988, the transmission featured a larger
torque convertor and a stronger torque rube with a 3 mm thicker
center shaft. Porsche used a Weissach Axle, a simple, passive
rear-wheel steering system that increases stability while braking
during a turn and helps achieve 50/50 front/rear weight
distribution, aiding the car's balance. Driver convenience features
are lengthy and include automatic climate control, power
rack-and-pinion steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, cruise
control, sunroof, power locks, power sideview mirrors, power
windows, power and heated front seats, tilt steering column, remote
hatch release and rear defroster. This car also has anti-lock
brakes. Inside, the car?s brown leather interior is in overall very
good order with minor imperfections. With its front bucket seats
and pair of rear demi-buckets, the 928 qualified as a 2+2. Both
rear seats could be folded down to enlarge the luggage area and all
four seats had sun visors for occupants. The rear seats are small
due to the prominent transmission hump and are only suitable for
adults on very short trips or children. The A/C and horn are
inoperable. The carpet and headliner match the seat?s colors and
look great. The 928 was also the first vehicle where the instrument
cluster moved in synch with the adjustable steering wheel to
maintain maximum instrument visibility. The instrument panel and
wraparound inner door panels are in better-than average condition,
as is the center console and shift lever. A Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo
with cassette deck and six speakers complete the interior. The S4
was much closer to being a truly world car than previous models as
only major differences for North American models were
instrumentation in either kilometers or miles, lighting, front and
rear bumper shocks and the availability of catalytic converters in
many other markets. Competition to this Porsche in 1988 included
Chevrolet?s Corvette, Ferrari?s Mondial 3.2 and Lotus? Esprit. This
survivor grand tourer remains in very good condition for a more
than 30-year-old car and its styling ensures that it will always
look like nothing else on the road. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic
Cars today to look over this German titan today! VIN:
WP0JB0922JS860233 This car is currently located at our facility in
St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 69,395
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see full terms and
conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said
vehicle, thank you.