Doug DeMuro takes a comprehensive look at the 1994 Porsche 928 GTS, the ultimate and final iteration of the front-engined V8 grand tourer. When new, it cost nearly $90,000—around $180,000 today—and was intended to be the ultimate expression of a front-engined, V8-powered Porsche grand tourer.
Sold from 1977 to 1995, the 928 evolved slowly, blending design ideas from three decades. The GTS, produced only in the final years, brought wider rear arches, more aggressive styling, and a 5.4-litre V8 producing 350 horsepower—serious output even by modern standards. If any 928 is destined to be collectible, this is it.
The car is packed with eccentric engineering. Its semi-exposed pop-up headlights, oddly shaped rear quarter glass, tiny sunroof, overcomplicated door pockets, and unconventional interior controls showcase Porsche’s obsession with doing things its own way. Even the gauge cluster moves with the steering wheel, a reminder of how differently cars were engineered in the 1970s.
On the road, the 928 GTS feels heavy but composed. The steering is unusually weighty, the throttle requires commitment, and power builds progressively rather than explosively. It’s not a sharp sports car, but a true high-speed GT—quiet, stable, and supremely comfortable at pace.
Source: Doug DeMuro
