"It's hard to imagine in an era when front engine, V8 powered
vehicles are acknowledged as having been Porsche's savior and 911
engines have long been water cooled, but the 928 was heresy
incarnate for the Porsche purists. Heresy be damned! I loved that
928 S4. And ever since I've nurtured the belief that the 928 is the
most underrated Porsche of all time. Now, 36 years later, I was to
test that belief." Motor Trend, August 2023
For consignment, a 1989 Porsche 928 S4 coupe with a title verified
51,157 actual miles. Owned by our consignor since 2011 who only put
3,000 miles on the car, and during that time the timing belt, water
pump, and battery have been replaced.
Exterior
No trim on here to break up the Black coverage and only the light
lenses deflect from the monochromatic profile that adorns this
uniquely shaped Porsche. The rear wing, side mirrors, chin spoiler,
body molding, window trim, all black. Beginning in '87, the
exterior was made more aerodynamically with flush and elongated
tail lights while retaining the bug eye headlights that point to
the sky until deployed. The 16-inch factory wheels wear the
engraved Porsche crest in the center caps and here suffer from a
bit of staining not seen at distance. A pair of rubberized bumper
guards flank the license plate and a single exhaust tip exits on
the left rear, at the base of the iconic bubble shaped rear and
sloping hatch. A scuff on the front bumper corner and some
detachment of the chin spoiler joins earlier mentioned
imperfections on this otherwise very straight and clean
example.
Interior
Solid black on the inside too where efficient door panels are
neatly designed and clean. Then, the racy black leather bucket
seats grab your attention with their sporty shape, deep pleats, and
high head rests. Oh sure, there are suggestions of rear 2+2 seats,
but reserved only for small children and your Trader Joe's reusable
bags. That said, all four seats are in great condition. The classic
H-style steering wheel leads to a simple instrument cluster with
orange digital readouts in a spotless black plastic housing. The
center stack is where you'll find the A/C panel and JVC AM/FM/CD
with AUX and USB. Even the shifter is in nice shape with just the
slightest patina on its T-shaped handle. Tight black carpet floods
the floor and foot wells, and the rear cargo area and the headliner
is in nice condition showing a loose motor cover door at the time
of our photo session.
Drivetrain
In front, you'll find the detailed engine bay housing the 5.0 liter
V8, rated at 320 horsepower and mated to a 4-speed automatic
transmission that routes power to the rear wheels through 2.54
gears.
Undercarriage
General patina and road dust colors the underside but we're not
seeing surface rust worth mentioning and only some residual oil on
the front splash guard. Power disc brakes are employed at all four
wheels and dual exhaust run to a stock style muffler in back that
emits a dual tailpipe shrouded in an oval tip. Suspension consists
of double wishbones up front and coil overs in the independent rear
system.
Drive-Ability
As grand touring luxury sports cars, 928's might feel heavier and
more grounded than the nimble 911 to Porsche enthusiasts, but that
doesn't mean it's a slow car. There's power underfoot as we round
the turns of our test loop and our tires are 15 years old, so we're
not flogging it unnecessarily. This is a functional test after all,
not a race. We find the passenger power window does not go up, the
power sunroof will not go back, and both the heater blower and A/C
are non functional. All other operational items in and on the car
work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Underrated maybe, but not unappreciated as the 928 often emerges as
the fantasy car of many who grew up in the 70's and early 80's when
these wildly shaped Porsches hit the streets. They were exclusive
and rare and exotic and long before Risky Business put one on the
big screen and in the lake, we all craved the 928. Here's a very
nice example that will fulfill a lifelong desire for one lucky
soul.
WP0JB0923KS861067
W-West Germany
P-Porsche
0-Sports Car
J-928
B-5.0L V8
0-Manual Belts
9-Up To MY 2009
2-928
3-Check Digit
K-1989
S-Stuttgart, Germany Assy Plant
861087-Sequential Unit Number
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is not included in the advertised price.
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Vehicle Details
1989 Porsche 928
Listing ID:CC-2008259
Price:$32,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1989
Make:Porsche
Model:928
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:51157
Stock Number:7893
VIN:WP0JB0923KS861067
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