Porsche 928

928 Porsche’s 928 was originally intended to replace the 911. The first model year was 1977, though true U.S.-spec cars did not arrive until 1978. The car sat on a 98.3 inch wheelbase. Front track width was 60.8 inches. Curb weight was between 3200-3375 lbs., depending on options. The 928 had a near 50/50 weight […]
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Porsche 944

944 It evolved out of the 924 and made its debut for the 1982/1983 model years as a 2+2 coupe. This was Porsche’s third front-engine model— 924 and 928 were the forerunners. Unlike the Volkswagen-sourced unit in the 924, this engine was built in house by Porsche. To be exact, it was a 2.5L SOHC […]
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Porsche 924

924 It essentially replaced the 914 and short-lived 912E. It was the new ‘starter Porsche’. The year was 1977 that it arrived in North America. While the body shape was sleek, the rest of the car was a hodge-podge of parts. The engine was a 2.0L EFI Volkswagen I4 of 95hp in U.S. trim. The […]
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Porsche 912E

Porsche 912E The 912E was basically a 4 cylinder 911. It was introduced for 1976 to bolster the relatively slow selling 914. It too was a ‘starter Porsche’. The car was powered by a VW-sourced 1971cc Fuel Injected H4. As far as power is concerned, it produced 90hp and 102 lb/ft of torque. While the […]
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Porsche 914

    914 This was the stereotypical Smog-Era Porsche, with its quirky looks and underpowered drivetrain. The car did offer welcome aspects such as 4 wheel disc brakes and 4 wheel independent suspension. Two types of the 914 were offered in 1973, the base model and the 914S. The base model came with a mid-mounted […]
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