1981 Porsche 928 Base
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- Photo: Porsche 928 Cabrio Jurinek (1986) 1X7A6686 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 928 (54186883034) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 928 (54186806351) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 928 (51198) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 928 IMG 5204 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Porsche 928 Base is a 220-hp 4.5-liter V8 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $37,900 MSRP.
It makes 220 horsepower at 5,450 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
The 928 measures 175.1 inches long on a 98.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,150 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,900 ($135,506 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp @ 5,450 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.1 in |
| Width | 72.3 in |
| Height | 51.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,150 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Porsche 928 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Porsche 928. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 25, 1981 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY WELDED MOUNTING EYES. THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING COULD SEPARATE AND CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
Remedy: THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CHECKED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V040000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Porsche 928
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Porsche 928 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 PORSCHE 928. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.