1988 | Porsche 928 S4

1988 Porsche 928 S4 – The Last True Gran Turismo of Its Kind

There are cars that spark emotions – and then there's the Porsche 928, a vehicle that once turned the entire Porsche world upside down. Conceived in the '70s as a bold alternative to the aging 911, the 928 was nothing less than the Porsche of the future: front-engine, V8, transaxle layout. As luxurious as a Mercedes, as fast as a Ferrari.

From a Vision of the Future to the S4 – The Peak of Evolution
Debuting in 1977, the 928 was a technical masterpiece: aluminum body, transaxle for perfect weight distribution, and Porsche’s first-ever V8. Over the years, it evolved steadily – but only with the 928 S4 did it truly come into its own.

From 1987, the S4 came with a 5.0-liter V8 and four-valve technology – 320 hp of pure confidence, paired with a new aerodynamic package that kept this Zuffenhausen cruiser composed even at 275 km/h. It wasn’t just a car anymore – it was a statement: power, engineering, understatement. And with the rare manual gearbox, like in this example, it becomes a real driver’s dream.

Technical Elegance, Lovingly Refreshed
This 928 S4 is no garage queen – it’s a living time capsule, lovingly brought back to life in 2023:

• New timing belt + tensioner
• Replaced radiator, cam seals, intake manifolds
• New knock sensors & fresh 10W60 oil
• New brakes + Pirelli P-Zeros – ready for 275 km/h

The goal? Drive Europe like back in the day. And it did: Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este, French backroads, Swiss Alps, Dutch coastlines. Over 20,000 km in 18 months – not as a museum piece, but as a true Grand Tourer.

Style & Substance – The Red Rebel
Exterior: Velvet Red Metallic (81L) – a color that turns heads even among Italian beauties. Interior: full red leather – a bold style statement. Plus electric sunroof and manual transmission – rare and desired.

Quirks? Of course – it's an '80s Porsche. The hatch release is moody, and the AC was never connected. But everything else? Works like a charm.

Conclusion – The Last Great V8 Porsche for Connoisseurs
The 928 S4 isn’t a track toy – it’s a gentleman sprinter for the Autobahn, a technoid with a soul. This isn’t for canyon carving – it’s for fast, powerful, elegant travel.

This one? A true collector’s piece with patina, up-to-date tech, rare color combo, and real life on the clock – not wear, but history.

Driving this Porsche 928 S4, you’re not just going somewhere – you’re on a mission. And the sound as you shift back into the fast lane says it all.