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JayEmm on Cars takes a close look at the Porsche 928, the model Porsche once positioned as a potential successor to the 911. Launched in 1977, the 928 was designed as a modern, front-engined V8 grand tourer meant to widen Porsche’s reach, especially in the U.S. market. It offered genuine...
In the early 1970s, Porsche faced an identity crisis. The company feared that the 911—with its rear-engine layout and dated architecture—would not survive tightening emissions and safety regulations. The engineers in Stuttgart envisioned a bold replacement: a front-engine, water-cooled GT car that combined speed, luxury, and daily usability in one...