In the early 1970s, Porsche began to develop a completely new vehicle.

The idea: a modern Gran Turismo with excellent long-distance capability, luxurious comfort, and sporty performance worthy of Porsche.

At that time, Porsche was even considering a long-term replacement for the 911, whose air-cooled rear-engine concept seemed to be reaching its technical limits. The 928 was to usher in a new era and appeal particularly to the American market.

The 928 differs radically from the classic 911: front engine instead of rear engine, V8 instead of six-cylinder boxer, Transaxle architecture (engine at the front, gearbox on the rear axle).

The ideal weight distribution makes the 928 one of the best sports GTs of its time.

Weissach Rear Axle

Many of the body elements are made of aluminum to compensate for the weight of the front engine.

In 1978, the Porsche 928 was voted 'European Car of the Year' – the first and only sports vehicle to have won this title.

Although technically remarkable, the 928 never achieved the popularity of the iconic 911. The reasons: high production costs and selling prices, traditional Porsche customers still attached to the 911, Grand Touring concept sometimes considered too little 'purist'.

After 61,056 units were produced, production stopped. The market was once again demanding sportier cars – Porsche then focused on the 911 and, later, the Boxster.

The vehicle was the last Porsche 928 personally driven by André Losch.

An important part of Luxembourg's automotive heritage, with an emotional value far beyond its technical characteristics.