Specs

• 928
• 928 GT
• 928 GTS
• 928 S
• 928 S4

• 1978
• 1979
• 1980
• 1981
• 1982

1979 928 (928)

Engine

• Type V8
• Induction Normally-aspirated
• Cooling Water-cooled
• Valvetrain Single overhead camshafts
• Injection Port injection
• Bore x Stroke 3.74 in/95.0 mm x 3.12 in/78.9 mm
• Displacement 272.91 ci/4,474 cc
• Horsepower 230 @ 5250 rpm
• Torque 253 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
• Max RPM 6000
• Compression Ratio 8.5:1

Transmission

• Options 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic

Chassis

• Type Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
• Curb Weight 3,197 lbs. manual/3,285 lbs. auto
• Height 51.61 in/1,311 mm
• Ground Clearance 4.69 in/119 mm
• Length 175.67 in/4,462 mm
• Wheelbase 98.43 in/2,500 mm
• Width 72.28 in/1,836 mm
• Track Front 61.06 in/1,551 mm
• Track Rear 60.24 in/1,530 mm
• Drag Coefficient 0.38
• Wheel Size Front 16 x 7
• Wheel Size Rear 16 x 7
• Tire Size Front 225/50VR-16
• Tire Size Rear 225/50VR-16

Brakes

• Caliper Front Floating 1-piston
• Caliper Rear Floating 1-piston
• Disc Type Front Ventilated discs
• Disc Type Rear Ventilated discs
• Disc Size Front 11.12 in/282 mm x .81 in/20.6 mm
• Disc Size Rear 11.42 in/290 mm x .81 in/20.6 mm

Performance

• 0 to 60 MPH N/A
• Top Speed 143 mph manual/140 mph automatic

Fuel

• MPG City N/A
• MPG Highway N/A
• MPG Combined N/A
• Fuel Tank Capacity 22.7 U.S. gallons
• Required Octane Premium unleaded (91+)