1988 Porsche 928 S4 - The last true Gran Turismo of its kind
There are cars that arouse emotions - and then there is the Porsche 928, a vehicle that once turned the entire Porsche world upside down. Conceived in the 1970s as a bold alternative to the ageing 911, the 928 was to be nothing less than the Porsche of the future: front engine, V8, transaxle design. And, incidentally, as luxurious as a Mercedes and as fast as a Ferrari.
From the dream of the future to the S4 - the pinnacle of evolution
the 928 made its debut in 1977 as a technical masterpiece. Aluminum body, transaxle concept for perfect weight distribution, a newly developed V8 - the first of its kind in the Porsche universe. It was continuously refined over the years - but it was not until the 928 S4 that it reached its full maturity.
From 1987, the S4 received the 5.0-liter V8 with four-valve technology - 320 hp of pure sovereignty, paired with a new aerodynamics package that allowed the glider from Zuffenhausen to purr smoothly through the track even at 275 kph. It was no longer a car, it was a statement: power, technology, understatement. And with the rare manual gearbox, as installed here, the Gran Turismo became a real driver's dream.
Technical elegance, freshly refurbished
This 928 S4 is not a stationary vehicle, but a living contemporary witness that was lovingly kissed awake in 2023:
- New timing belt + tensioner
- Radiator, camshaft seals, intake manifolds replaced
- Knock sensors & fresh 10W60 oil
- New brakes + Pirelli P-Zero - ready for 275 kph
The goal: Just like back then, simply speeding through Europe again. And it did. Concorso d'Eleganza in Villa d'Este, French country roads, Swiss Alps, Dutch coasts. Over 20,000 km in 18 months - not as a museum piece, but as a genuine Grand Tourer.
Style & substance - the red rebel
Exterior: Velvet red metallic (81L) - a color that stands out even next to Italian beauties. Interior: Full leather in red, a statement of style. Plus the electric sunroof for a fresh breeze and a manual gearbox - rare and sought-after.
A few peculiarities? Of course - we're talking about an 80s Porsche here. The automatic tailgate is a bit of a bitch, and the air conditioning was deactivated from the start. But everything else works - and how.
Conclusion - The last great V8 Porsche for connoisseurs
The 928 S4 is not a sports car for the race track - it is a gentleman's sprinter for the highway, a technoid with soul. If you get in here, you don't want to take corners - you want to travel. Fast. Powerful. Elegant.
This one? A real collector's item with patina, state-of-the-art technology, rare color combination, real life on the clock - but no wear and tear, just history.
When you drive this Porsche 928 S4, you're not just on the road - you're on a mission. And the sound when you shift back into the left lane says it all.
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