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...1985:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

288 hp

3500 pound weight

The 5.0 Liter 32 valve 288 hp engine was introduced and the new style front seat was a big improvement in comfort and look. Top speed now exceeds 155 mph.

1986:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

288 hp

3500 pound weight

The S4 braking and suspension systems were introduced in all the ROW cars.

1987:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

316 hp

3500 pound weight

A new front and rear wing spoiler were introduced. Automatics saw a larger torque converter and standard transmissions went to a single disk clutch.

1988:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

316 hp

3500 pound weight

The 928 CS or Club Sport became much lighter.

1989:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

288 hp

3500 pound weight

A digital trip computer was added and the manual transmission became available only to the GT models.

1990:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

288 hp

3500 pound weight

The RDK tire pressure monitoring system became standard equipment and the PSD locking differential was added.

1991:

Engine displacement 5.0 L

32 Valves

288 hp

3500 pound weight

The steering rack and soundproofing both saw improvements.

1992:

Engine displacement 5.4 L

32 Valves

345 hp

3500 pound weight

The braking system is improved and the engine size increases to 5.4 L. Fenders become flared and cupped mirrors are added.

1993:

Engine displacement 5.4 L

32 Valves

345 hp

3500 pound weight

The engine pistons were improved to limit the oil consumption.

1994:

Engine displacement 5.4 L

32 Valves

345 hp

3500 pound weight

The cabin air filter was added and the wheel design was changed. The dynamic kick down was added to the automatics.

1995:

Engine displacement 5.4 L

32 Valves

345 hp

3500 pound weight

The manual gearbox was dropped.

When it came to performance the 928 was a predictable car a powerful engine that allowed it to outperform many other Porsches on the market and the Porsche 928 history is also rather intriguing.

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