Porsche's intended replacement for the 911 featured a front-mounted all-alloy V8 paired with a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox, delivering near-perfect weight distribution and a level of refinement previously unseen from the Stuttgart marque.

The galvanised steel bodyshell, aluminium doors and bonnet, and integrated polyurethane bumpers were all remarkably advanced for the era.

Upon launch, the 928 was met with widespread acclaim and remains the only sports car ever to have been crowned European Car of the Year.

Critics immediately recognised the advances the 928 offered over its contemporaries.

Fast, comfortable and technically sophisticated, it combined genuine long distance touring ability with exceptional road manners thanks to its precise steering, balanced chassis and innovative Weissach rear axle.

Today, the 928 is rightly regarded as one of Porsche's greatest 'grand touring' cars, with low mileage, well preserved examples becoming increasingly sought after by collectors.

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