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Registration No: L5 RPM
Chassis No: WPOZZZ9ZZM5801122
Mot Expiry: Feb 2010
Introduced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, the 928 was conceived (and priced) as the flagship of the Porsche range. A luxurious sportscar, it was styled in-house by American Tony Lapine as a replacement for the ageing, compromised 911. Ultimately, the newcomer failed to usurp its tail-heavy sibling despite becoming the only sports car ever to win the European Car of the Year title (1978). Built around a galvanised steel monocoque, the 2+2 made extensive use of aluminium for its wheels, doors, bonnet, transaxle housing, front suspension wishbones, rear suspension uprights, upper links and main cross member. This practice not only saved weight but also contributed to near perfect 49:51 weight distribution. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission (housed in its award-winning passive rear steer Weissach transaxle) the 928 was regarded as a crushingly capable Grand Tourer. The subject of continual development, the model evolved through S, S2, and S4 guises before the arrival of the GT version in February 1989. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and 169mph, this more driver-focused 928 could only be had with manual transmission and was powered by a reworked 4957cc DOHC 32-valve V8 that developed some 326bhp and 317lbft of torque. Riding on alloy wheels and sporting a prominent rear spoiler, the GT gained a computer controlled PSD locking differential from 1990 onwards.
A very late 928 GT, this particular example was first registered on 13th August 1993. Finished in the menacing combination of black with black leather upholstery, it is stated to have covered just 52,000 miles from new; a figure apparently substantiated by "a huge history file showing careful and regular maintenance". Reportedly benefiting from "a cambelt change less than 7,000 miles ago and a service a mere 2,000 miles ago", the Porsche is also understood to have recently been treated to "uprated brake discs and braided stainless steel hoses". Riding on later style alloy wheels and sporting a Thatcham-approved alarm / immobiliser not to mention the cherished - and petrolhead relevant - number plate `L5 RPM', this striking 928 GT is offered for sale with the aforementioned paperwork, original handbooks, two sets of keys, MOT certificate valid until February 2010 and current road tax.
Registration No: L5 RPM
Chassis No: WPOZZZ9ZZM5801122
Mot Expiry: Feb 2010
Introduced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, the 928 was conceived (and priced) as the flagship of the Porsche range. A luxurious sportscar, it was styled in-house by American Tony Lapine as a replacement for the ageing, compromised 911. Ultimately, the newcomer failed to usurp its tail-heavy sibling despite becoming the only sports car ever to win the European Car of the Year title (1978). Built around a galvanised steel monocoque, the 2+2 made extensive use of aluminium for its wheels, doors, bonnet, transaxle housing, front suspension wishbones, rear suspension uprights, upper links and main cross member. This practice not only saved weight but also contributed to near perfect 49:51 weight distribution. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission (housed in its award-winning passive rear steer Weissach transaxle) the 928 was regarded as a crushingly capable Grand Tourer. The subject of continual development, the model evolved through S, S2, and S4 guises before the arrival of the GT version in February 1989. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and 169mph, this more driver-focused 928 could only be had with manual transmission and was powered by a reworked 4957cc DOHC 32-valve V8 that developed some 326bhp and 317lbft of torque. Riding on alloy wheels and sporting a prominent rear spoiler, the GT gained a computer controlled PSD locking differential from 1990 onwards.
A very late 928 GT, this particular example was first registered on 13th August 1993. Finished in the menacing combination of black with black leather upholstery, it is stated to have covered just 52,000 miles from new; a figure apparently substantiated by "a huge history file showing careful and regular maintenance". Reportedly benefiting from "a cambelt change less than 7,000 miles ago and a service a mere 2,000 miles ago", the Porsche is also understood to have recently been treated to "uprated brake discs and braided stainless steel hoses". Riding on later style alloy wheels and sporting a Thatcham-approved alarm / immobiliser not to mention the cherished - and petrolhead relevant - number plate `L5 RPM', this striking 928 GT is offered for sale with the aforementioned paperwork, original handbooks, two sets of keys, MOT certificate valid until February 2010 and current road tax.
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