1982 Porsche 928 S from Sweden - Comments

The cruise control seemed rather odd. First day I bought the car I tried enabling it. Ended with me running about 180 km/h on a highway since it was impossible to turn the control off (had to put the gear in neutral and turn the car engine.. When starting it up afterwards, the rpm went to the roof again..) Never tried that feature since.

Overview:

The car I own is a "special edition" which means that there were only about 60 or so made by Porsche. The main difference between this car and the regular models of the same year is that the car is lower, wider and has a stronger engine (300 hps).

Cons:

If used for city driving, then it sucks fuel like a "black hole" (2-4 liters / 10 km)

Insurance is outrageously high (Gadget and dashboard descriptions are in German which might be annoying only if you don't know German) .

Pros:

If driving in the countryside the fuel consumption will be that of a Suzuki Swift (0.7 - 0.8 liters / 10 km).

The V8 sounds like music. Makes you wonder why the car was equipped with a stereo, since using that only spoils the pureness of the purring engine.

The sound of the twin turbo charging makes your stomach knot in anticipation of the coming G-force. It also makes a lot of your fellow commuters' heads turn.

The only maintenance ever needed have been regular "spring service" (change of fluids, sparking plugs..), changes of tires and brakes.

Does not rust (the whole car is made of aluminum)

Always starts on first try. It does not matter if it has been in the garage for 6 months or left at an airport parking for a month in -20 degrees Celsius.

Road handling. Taking a roundabout in 70 km/h is an easy feat, as is handling skidding on for ex. wet surface. If you ever see yourself in a situation where the car has thrust it's tail out 90 degrees, just counter-steer and let the throttle up and the car will do exactly as hoped it would. Mostly due to the perfect 50/50 weight distribution of the car.

Everything is in leather except for the windows :-) Every pretty detail.

Simple controls. No nonsense nicknacks. Large buttons for the scarce controls needed in the "cockpit". Controls made for a race driver wearing thick gloves.

Fun like !"#¤ to drive!

Check it out. First, the body should be galvanized steel, not aluminum. Second, if twin turboed, sounds strangely like an aftermarket. Frankly, the description of the car sounds a bit suspect. Are you certain of your facts? I've serviced a few and something doesn't seem proper.

Just curious.

I agree with the previous comment, I have been driving my 928 for the 8 or 9 years, it just does not add up.

Did you say twin turbo? How? Do you have the history of the car? Where did you get the turbos? I know it is not factory. I own a 1982 928S in immaculate condition and I love it.

The techs at "Autothority" in Fairfax install turbos and upgrades all the time on 928s and other Porsches! Also include Audi and VW's.

It can be done! the mpg will be 10mpg once the turbo is installed.

Thanks

2set-it straight.

I agree totally with the other comments, the car is NOT made totally of aluminum, it is galvanized steel and plastic. The -82 928s (Europe version) has the 300 hp from factory without turbo. The full leather interior was an add-on from factory. So far I know there was no special edition -82.

It sounds like you have been fooled by the previous owner my friend. How ever if you do have twin turbos, a wide body kit and so on, it must be one h*ll of a car!

Welcome to the Porsche family!

//Fred

-83 928s2

black metallic/black full leather interior

full flow exhaust (to hear the beautiful sound of the V8...)

sunroof, upgraded stereo, hidden telephone w. hands free.

Hi there.

As far as I know I can remember an article from my childhood (1982) which was saying that there was a limited edition 928 which were wider (more than 2M). It was looking awfull good, like amplifying all that was good about the 928.

Later, when looking for those I never ever found one back, nor did I find the article back, nor did I find another information source on this car.

Could you please state as much of information on this car you have?

Like how wide, tall, etc. Maybe even factory number.

Since I am looking for one of those.

I could help with german if you want.

I would be very gratefull.

Regards,

Norman.

To clarify:

Most of the body is made of aluminum (Front fenders, doors, hood, bumper supports) while the rest (Rear Quarters) are galvanized steel, along with the unit-body. Suspension and drivetrain cases are almost completely aluminum in construction.

I currently own a 1982 Porsche 928 Weisach Special Edition. What I know about the authenticity of this edition is that the color is metallic gold exterior, all leather interior, the wheels are aluminum alloy with "hairline" finish and subdued gold, and a wide body. This is not a turbo model.

I like everything about this car except that the door handles should be made with something much more solid. I love the V8 sound, acceleration, and most importantly, it's bullet-proof engine performance. I can live with minor cosmetic flaws as compared to the value for reliability.

I own about 9 cars and the 928 rarely visit the repair shop. Maintenance only calls for regular oil change and check fluids. This car is a head turner and other motorists even applaud this car. I am not selling this Weisach 928.

I think it was a special edition in 1982..

I owned a 928 in 1982..

And like the first person in this forum said:

it was wider and the interior is all leather..

And other thing: on the seats there are 2 autographs..

Who have this autographs in the seats??

Porsche did make a twin turbo 928 that was made from aluminum and not steel, however there were only about 58 or so made.

I Actually own a TWIN TURBO 928s it boasts 600hp on low boost and is a weapon on the road, I have not been brave enough to pump the boost up, it really does not need it and I could not handle the power. It is for sale.. contact gifould@hotmail.com.

Could this be a 928 Strosek?

Sounds like he's talking about a 82 Weissach 928S. Lost on the Twin Turbo's. Had to be an after-market add on Non OEM. The Weissach only produced 206 in the 928 S mod for that year. The 911 had about 100+ made. My 928S was number 100. The plate on the Leather Dash was the marker. The Color is often mistaken for Gold, but it is actually Helbronze. The rims were anodized brushed gold in color. The Weissach design was named for the give in the suspension while banking turns. A couple of notables... The leather dash was actually Mohagany in Color. Almost imposible to find.

I also have a 1982 928s weissach edition. I think there was only 207 made, and the Vin numbers are documented, can't fake it. The car is helbronze, with a full leather interior, dual power leather seats and yes a leather dash. Extremely tight and fast. Limited slip rear. Functional air conditioning. signaturerides@hotmail.com

Take it easy lads, the 928s you're talking about does exist. Yes it is wider; including the track width at the rear, your suspension will also be adjustable, including ride height rebound and steering bump.

Also the car will have quick style adjustable cambers on it. You use two allen keys to adjust the lobes, LSD in the diff standard, the walschef suspension someone was talking about? As far as my research tells me, Walschef was the name of the man who designed the diff for the Porsche company. After its implementation, all Porches went to this style diff, and yes 911 that includes you.

Not all of the 928s special gems were gold, some were petrol blue! In fact 8 were originally built to my knowledge. 2 are left; Porsche purchased the others back. These cars were used for research for a certain race... guess it? If you need a hint look at a 928s track record for the years 1983-1984; the car raced in the B series before it was removed from that series (they discontinued that class).

Whether you drive a Ferrari or a Aston Martin DB9, you can be assured of one thing, that a 928s is going to be in front of you. 30 year old car still showing the young ones how it's done. Gotta put a smile on your dial...