Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AA2928PS815109
It's inconceivable today that the Porsche 928 was created to
replace the storied 911, but rumors regulations and customer focus
group opinions had Porsche unsure of their next moves. Motorsport
magazine said of the 928 at its introduction for model year 1978,
"It is Weissach's solution to sports car motoring in the future,
when the safety factions have had their heavy-handed, legislative
say and machinery for pure driving pleasure, like the 911, has been
outlawed." Thankfully the 911's demise never came to pass, and the
grand touring 928 was allowed to develop its own distinct persona
over the next 18 years.
The last of the series, and thanks to Porsche's legendary
commitment to improvement, the finest is the 1993-1995 928 GTS,
enhanced with a more powerful 5.4-liter aluminum V8 engine
producing 345 hp at 5700 RPM, with torque increased to 369 lb-ft at
4250 rpm. Car and Driver magazine said of the transformation: "Mash
the go pedal hard onto the down�shift switch and the 928 GTS
rockets forward in a frenzied rush, pulling with particular
lustiness once the tach needle swings past 4000 rpm or so. It's a
compelling sonic event: 84 decibels of V8 sound and fury." Larger
four-piston caliper brakes using discs from the 911 Turbo in front,
and 17 in wheels under wider fenders are further refinements. Body
color-matching front and rear spoilers, twin-pipe exhaust, and a
full wraparound red light-bar are distinctive elements of the
GTS.
This 1993 928 GTS is a remarkably well preserved Canadian import
delivered on 29 May 1992, remaining in its original ownership until
May 2022. It then moved to Ohio showing 54,055 miles. The GTS was
ordered with the striking combination of code Black Metallic paint
with Magenta draped leather interior. Most importantly the original
owner specified the "row-your-own" five-speed manual transmission;
it is believed just six were imported into Canada for 1993. Factory
options include heated seats, electric sliding sunroof, side
protection Moldings, and CD-2 with radio sound system (RDS).
Throughout this 928's life the factory warranty and maintenance
handbook has been filled with several maintenance stamps as would
be expected from this level of care. All other original factory
documents, including the owner's manual and the radio anti-theft
radio program identification cards, are included. Of 2,904 928 GTS
built, only 407 were made for the North American market; 163 with
five-speed manual transaxle. This manual 1993 928 GTS is an
exceptionally rare and beautifully preserved example of Porsche's
groundbreaking grand tourer.
