These are standard specifications for the 1979 Porsche 928, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Transaxle , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1995 |
| Price : | $28,500 |
| Weight : | 3145 lbs | 1426.548 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 138 mph | 222.042 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 219.00 SAE @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Ignition system : | Bosch K-Jetronic fuel inject |
5 Manual Transaxle , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1979 : | 36,011 |
| Total 1979 928 production : | 1,535 |
| 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19771201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 82V048000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING RACK MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; UNIVERSAL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V015000 |
| Summary | THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESERVOIR ON THE INVOLVED VEHICES MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. THIS FLUID COULD EVENTUALLY SPREAD THROUGH THE COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND DAMAGE BRAKE COMPONENTS. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE FLUID.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING CAPABILITIES WILL BE LOST, WHICH CAN RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V129000 |
| Summary | THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT CALIPERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE TORQUE WRENCH USED IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MECHANICALLY DEFECTIVE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL RETORQUE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC DISC CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DEGRATION OF THE BRAKINGSYSTEM, WHICH COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON HANDLING. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Porsche 928?
Q: How fast is the 1979 Porsche 928? A: The 1979 Porsche 928 has a top speed of 138 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Porsche 928? A: The 1979 Porsche 928 has a wheelbase size of 98.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Porsche 928? A: The 1979 Porsche 928 has a length of 175.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Porsche 928 cost when new?A: The 1979 Porsche 928 had a base price of approximately $28,500 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Porsche 928? A: The 1979 Porsche 928 was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1979? A: Porsche produced 36,011 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 928s were produced? A: Porsche produced 1,535 examples of the 928 in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Porsche 928 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Porsche 928 was a V 8Vee-Type (4474 cc | 273.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 219.00 SAE @ 5250 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Porsche 928 have? A: The 1979 Porsche 928 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Transaxle, 3 speed Automatic.