928 speed record salt flats

[FetidToecheese]

0:42 Clark Griswald

[PeteOlson]

yeah i saved a ton of money because i had a Porsche dealer mechanic who did work on the side for me, and i'd buy the parts from 928 International, used or refurbished parts with a warranty. but still, for instance i had to get a used radiator once, about $1000. the car was incredibly reliable but when something went wrong, it was big bucks to fix even with way cheaper labor and parts costs than the dealer

[KueppersInc]

And not only is it expensive to maintain, but you also have to take it to the right places. Everybody will say they can work on it, but very, VERY few can. Cool car indeed, but it's not a car you should buy because you afford it. Because the repairs will kill you. 2 years ago my s4 needed a tune up. It was $8500. Nothing was wrong with the car lol.

[PeteOlson]

its a great car, but the maintenance costs are very high when you do need to fix something. you can look up 928 International [in california] they are a huge parts supplier, that can give you an idea of parts costs. its a very reliable car but when something does break, it is quite expensive to fix, just keep that in mind - you could spend several thousand a year to maintain it. good luck :)

[TaylorEBrown]

A guy in my neighborhood is selling a 1983 model with a minor tear in the drivers seat along the seam, for $4,500. I'm 18 and it'd be my first car, I'm unsure about getting it because it wouldn't be very practical and I live in canada so it wouldn't be a good winter car, but it's just too cool... and for that price too!!! I'm unsure about the parts and maintenance it would need, could any owners give me some advice?

[ColRangerFontana]

I have the original poster for this speed record on my Porsche victory wall in my gym. This car has beat my top speed by only 1 MPH (and I had a passenger)! My 928S has been 're-chipped' otherwise stock. My top speed: 274kmph (or 170mph). It was quite the RUSH! Fantastic car.

[jimP71]

nice for a repainted 928 (it was white under the hood)

[DOMIDOOM]

who wears short shorts?

[porsche928ireland]

this was analog technology at its peek!!! a thing of beauty

[winglow]

In 1981 - I drove our 928 - 145 MPH and it seemed so fast now that is just a warm up lap for the new cars but I loved that interior and Indianopolis red paint.

[Pintac87]

Still the greatest GT of all times, way ahead of its time. I have one question though, is the disappearing sideview mirror an Europe only option? It's nowhere to be found when he does the top speed run yet it magically appears when he pulls in to the tent afterward.

[poopdogsays]

@Pintac87 There were removed to reduce drag...

Did anybody notice the white doorjambs? Apparently they wanted a red car in the commercial.

[Christerhenriksen]

@poopdogsays guess a white car would do much of a commercial since it would be kinda hard to spot, dont u think? ;)

[poopdogsays]

@Christerhenriksen Perhaps, but it would seem that Porsche would have thought about that before sending the car over for the commercial.

[whatsmyname252]

haullin the mail

[ColRangerFontana]

Great upload! I've had my 86.5 (upgraded brakes that year... thank God!) up to 165mph with a passenger (witness) - almost stock (it's been re-chipped). I've had this car for 10 years this fall... best $'s I've ever spent!

[ronnied828]

im looking to buy one of these, looking for a 93 to 1995, i believe that to be the last production year....gts w/5 spd, i expect to pay 15 -20 k....am i right ?

[jklop91]

More like 40k perhaps more. The latter cars are rare and ridiculously expensive especially with a manual.

[poopdogsays]

@ronnied828 Pretty close to that now...

[Veee8]

Hey HerrKuhn928 - take your twin turbo 928 here and and lets see if you can break 200?...betcha can, without breaking a sweat...:)

[BMan100]

170mph.. damn.. no wonder I want an 87.. not only because it's the same age as me but because I love that rounded off body .

[TheRockinCactus]

its a 1987 S4 : ) 172 MPH = 279 KPH not bad for a stock Porsche! Love these cars, one of the best cars ever made.

[pawnworks]

Who wears short shorts!!!!!!!!!!

[melisluv06]

This was almost 24 years ago, you know.

[DanDaMan2794]

@pawnworks 80s man

[hokman1]

no mirrors? what other mods?

[basgetz]

lowered, thin tires

very sneaky to drive with mirrors when he is suposed to be ready

[k4rma]

This video is AMAZING. I was just watching a top gear video of them on the salt flats. One of the guys had a corvette z06 and it was really hard for him to get to 170! Thats just amazing!

[hosamiraq]

lol i watched that too, he actully got it to 176. something. then again he had a the new corvette r1

[chrizzly13]

yeah, that was on a mile, this is just trying to get the top speed regardless of the distance traveled.

[porsche928ireland]

no man it was a flying mile reccord in 87

[kelly928S4]

One of my fav videos. Yes, it is correct that Porsche does 'underpublish' their top/attainable speeds. When you get over 170mph, there are more factors that can inhibit greater speed.

It was built before it's time. Many say it was 'over-engineered'. A great machine. You don't really realize/appreciate it until you've driven one. If you haven't driven one, you should - at least once.  Pure joy to drive!

[thomasC63]

llok at those shorts. lol

[cobra8811]

277,6 kilometers an hour.that aint bad.without spoiler it would be even faster

[ShanghiKnight13]

beat that speed racer lol

[ShanghiKnight13]

wow

[sportfuryman]

great clip i love this car

[bmxbrent56]

2009

[bmxbrent56]

jeremy clarkson beat that in a chevrolet

[Piperporsche180944]

in what year?

[Samura1gamer]

jeremy clarkson can also suck my left ball on that speed

[topgearamg]

1986... Some cars today can't even indicate that, let alone actually get it.

[Niller3253]

yeah the 928 rules. All them M models, AMG's, RS's can just go home.. All limited to 155 :( back in the olden days they didn't worry to much :b

[kennebell21L]

umm Faztlan.. there was NEVER a 502 in a GT500KR nor in any ford its a chevy motor. The gt500kr had a 428SCJ

[Faztlan]

I`d like to take the `67 Shelby GT500 KR out on the Salt Flats. 4500cfm Holley Carburetor 502 Cubic inch Big Block V8 Pushin 693 Bhp to the Rear wheels, and over 500 ft.lbs of torque. Ford doesn`t make em like the used to sad to say!! :(

[spitchill]

The estimated top speed from the factory for my 928 is 146mph.117000 miles and 20+ years later it still will exceed 150mph stock.

[AWESOMEaustin99]

i have noticed that Porsche underestimates their older cars....my 944 estimates around 130mph but it will do about 153 before tacking out and its almost 24 years old and thats completely stock.

[blaydrunner]

Porsche is always pretty modest with their top speed and horsepower numbers in their brochures. I wish they still made the 928. Such a "nifty" car!

[accordv6er]

i agree. i think the 911 turbo is faster than they claim.

[sobchuk]

I used to have an '86 944. I like how the owner's manual stated it only had 143hp. Yet, it sure suprised a bunch of cars on the road. Everyone thought it was packing a V8. Porsche was well known in the 80's and even now to under-rate their cars. Why? For insurance and licensing purposes. That way it would be cheaper to licesnse/insure and own. I have an old Road & Track magazine showing the 944 beat out that years Camaro. It also shows the 928 S4 beating out the Countach. No small feat

[Lem0nz4all]

The guy at :45's shorts are way too short and tight...

[paulbunions]

and it turns you on, doesn't it?

[Gisae]

German engineering in da house!

[exBMRguy]

Driven Vettes and nothing compares to a 928

[vdbdg]

That's one of the best 928 clips on YouTube, thanks. I drove my 928GT up to 250 km/h (156 mph) on French highways without much effort so it's not exactly a prowess to bring it to 171mph on a desert land. It's a much better place to be in than a 911 of the same area and arguably of today as well

[OneHotPorsche944]

sweet car. it would look better with my rims on it tho

[Veee8]

Town cars are for Pimps and Pedophiles.

[Veee8]

Love them! Someday may I be so fortunate to own one!

[McLarenMercedes]

The 928 was made from 1978-1995 and almost became as big an icon as the 911. A girl I know owns one and its V8 is as smooth as it is powerful. The 928 was also the european car of the year in 1978. It was meant to be a replacement for the ancient 911 in the late 70's.How ironic the 911 survived and the 928 perished,but not before it made a great show on stage.

[siamiam]

thanks for the upload

[PeteOlson]

the ultimate car...though some cars have surpassed it by now in speed, I've driven everything from Vipers to new M3s to 170mph Formula Renault race cars, and I tell you there is nothing I'd rather have than a 928, its not just the style or the classic edge, but the balance of power and style in a classic Porsche...funny thing is, my buddies used to beat me 0-60/70mph in my 928S4, but after that, I would be GONE, despite their turbos... ;]

[ColRangerFontana]

@PeteOlson Very true. Turbo's are bye-bye after the 928 hits it's 3000-4000 rpm power-band. It's a rocket after that.