Porsche 928 (1977-1995): Books - History and Models

Porsche 928

Launched in 1977, the V8 front-engine Porsche 928 Grand Tourer received widespread praise as an engineering masterpiece and won the European Car of the Year award in 1978. The Porsche 928 was so advanced that it continued in production, but with increased engine power, for eighteen years until 1995.

"Porsche 928" includes a detailed history of the 928 with updates on each model, including the little-known Special Editions, always beloved by the factory in Stuttgart. The book includes details of all European, USA and Canada models and the 928's technical developments, and also looks at the highly refined V8 engine and the subtle body changes.

The book also provides information on servicing and parts - useful for those who are considering buying what the factory now calls a Classic 928. Lavishly illustrated with full colour photography, including original Stuttgart photos from Porsche, this is the essential book on the Porsche 928.

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Porsche 928 (1977-1995) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Porsche 928 sports cars from the years 1977-1995. Describes the Porsche 928, S, S2, S4, Club Sport, GT and GTS.

• The 46 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Porsche 928 (1977-1994) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Porsche 928 sports cars from the years 1977-1994. Describes the Porsche 928 Automatic, 928S, 928 S4 and GTS.

• The 32 articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model introductions and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, etc.

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Porsche 928 takes on the Competition - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book from the series 'Takes on the Competition'. Contains comparative tests of the Porsche 928, S, S2, S4, GT and GTS with the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, 420 and 500SEC, Jaguar XJ-S HE and XJR-S, Audi Quattro, Porsche 911, 944 and Turbo, Ferrari 308 GTBi, Mondial and Testarossa, Chevrolet Corvette, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Lamborghini Countach, BMW M635 CSi and 850i, Ford Sierra Cosworth, etc.

The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.

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Porsche 928 (1977-1996) - Essential Buyer's Guide

A small investment in this book could save you a fortune. With the aid of the Essential Buyer's Guide's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the Porsche 928 you want to buy.
The book;s unique point system will help you to place the cars value in relation to condition, and also gives valuable advice on what to look for, legal documentation and buying at auctions. This is an important investment - don't buy a Porsche 928 without first reading this book.

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Porsche 928 (Top Model)

This book traces the life of the Porsche 928 (1977 - 1995). Illustrated with over 400 photographs, catalogues and advertisements, this is the definitive guide to this magnificent, one-of-a-kind automobile.

The complete history of the Porsche 928 - one of the most underrated sports cars of the last thirty years - covers every variant sold in the European, American, British, Australian and Japanese markets, from the car's launch in 1977 to the last production car in 1995.

Based solely on quality period documents - almost all supplied by the factory - this in-depth historical research explores every facet of the 928, from concept to track exploits, and will also help 928 owners identify what is and is not model year-correct for each country.

Summary:

1: A brief history of Porsche
2: Genesis of the 928
3: The first series models
4: The 928 S
5: Version S2
6: Version S4
7: The end of the model.

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Porsche 928 - Alle Modelle von 1977 bis 1995

Everyone knows the fate of the Porsche 928: It was supposed to replace the Porsche 911, but never caught on. This book tells the story of the misunderstood Porsche model.
As a technocratic milestone, it was supposed to replace the aging Porsche 911 in the long term. It could do everything better than its cult ancestor, was a more comfortable and more suitable vehicle for everyday use, a noble Gran Turismo that pampered its occupants.
And yet the 911, which was still air-cooled at the time, prevailed, was built further, developed further - until it finally outlived the 928.

Many only later realized what a fantastic car the 928 really was - and this book shows it in detail. From the development of the various V8 engines to the design of the bodywork, which has now achieved cult status by Anatole Lapine, to the diversification of the model range, this standard work provides all the relevant facts about the great Zuffenhausen sports car.

Brian Long presents the classic in all its details:
- Introduction and brief Porsche company history
- Development of the Porsche 928
- Sales launch, further development and differences in the export countries
- Technical data, equipment and chassis numbers in tables

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Porsche 928 - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

When the Porsche with the item number "928" went into production in the summer of 1977, it was the result of a completely new concept by the Swabian sports car manufacturer. Around 60 000 units of this front-engine GT were produced by the autumn of 1995.

Today, the "Car of the Year 1978" is a sought-after classic. Thanks to reasonable prices and a secure supply of spare parts, the sports car from Zuffenhausen, which had been neglected for many years, is enjoying increasing popularity among automobile enthusiasts.

This "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" guide will inform you about all Porsches in the 928 series with their common engines from 1977 to 1995.
Here are everything you need to know about the compact Swabian sports car. You will receive valuable tips on the various models, learn about the weak points and find out what work you might have to do. This will make it easier to negotiate so that you get the right car at a fair price.

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