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The Porsche 928 is the ultimate 80s power move and it still turns heads

Published on Jul 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson

Last updated on Jul 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

The Porsche 928 was never trying to be subtle.

It had pop-up headlights, a V8 under the hood, and a shape that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie.

It didn’t just break from tradition – it launched a new one. Sleeker, faster, and more refined than anything Porsche had made before.

And decades later, it still knows how to show up and steal the spotlight.

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How the Porsche 928 redefined cool and refused to play by 911 rules

When it launched in 1978, the Porsche 928 didn’t feel like a typical Porsche – and that was kind of the point.

It was quick, but calm. Built to cruise, not just corner.

And even with all that comfort, it still had enough punch to wear the badge proudly.

The shape alone turned heads. Long nose, low roof, fastback rear – the kind of profile that looks fast just sitting still. 

And those pop-up headlights? Half-lidded when closed, like the car was giving you a sly look.

Porsche 928 was the bold V8 grand tourer that broke all the rules in the '80s and decades later it's still in the spotlight
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Porsche 928 was the bold V8 grand tourer that broke all the rules in the '80s and decades later it's still in the spotlight
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Inside, it was all space-age cool. The gauges moved with the steering wheel so you could always see them. It had four seats you could actually use, and a hatchback trunk with enough space to make road trips feel easy.

Power started at 237 horsepower, but Porsche didn’t stop there. 

By the time the GTS landed in the early ’90s, it was packing 345 horses and hitting 60mph in under six seconds. Smooth, fast, and built for the long haul.

Then came Risky Business: Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a gold 928, blasting past a Cadillac and dropping the line: “Porsche. There is no substitute.” 

The model was immortalised. An instant movie icon.

Porsche 928 was the bold V8 grand tourer that broke all the rules in the '80s and decades later it's still in the spotlight
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Porsche 928 was the bold V8 grand tourer that broke all the rules in the '80s and decades later it's still in the spotlight
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These days the 928 is turning more heads than ever before

The 928 never chased trends – it did its own thing. 

It proved Porsche could build more than just sharp-edged track cars. This one was all about presence and purpose.

They made just over 61,000 during its 18-year run, which kept prices low for years. It flew under the radar unless you knew what you were looking at.

Porsche 928 was the bold V8 grand tourer that broke all the rules in the '80s and decades later it's still in the spotlight
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Now? People are waking up.

Before 2020, only one had ever sold for more than $100,000. Since then, that number’s jumped to more than 20. 

One clean GTS even pulled $232,000 in early 2025.

Which just goes to show that some ’80s legends were never out of style. We just needed time to catch up.

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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.