The 911 was already a decade old when Porsche’s attention turned to expanding the model range, and perhaps replacing the rear-engined sports car altogether. CEO Peter Schutz ultimately put a stop to that plan, but the 1977 debut of the 928 was a significant moment for the company. Powered by an all-aluminium front-mounted V8 engine and offering 2+2 seating, the luxurious and well-equipped grand tourer went on sale the following year. Styled by Wolfgang Möbius under the watchful eye of Anatole ‘Tony’ Lapine, the aerodynamic appearance and production car first of integrated polyurethane bumpers was a world away from the 911, helping the 928 to be crowned Car of the Year for 1978 – the first sports car to receive the gong.
While the fundamental recipe remained the same, Porsche introduced a wide range of updates over the following
