Porsche 928 0–60 Times
The Porsche 928 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Autocar, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Porsche 928 is the 1990 Porsche 928 GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 104.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Porsche 928 is the 1982 Porsche 928 Coupe, which took 7.38 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.77 seconds at 85.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Porsche 928 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.99 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.38 seconds at 98.37 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
1990 GT Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.99sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.38sec
@ 98.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.38sec
1982 Coupe
Across 11 verified runs, the Porsche 928 ranges from 5.20 to 7.38 seconds 0–60, with a 5.99-second average.
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Porsche 928 Performance Overview
Porsche’s front-engine V8 grand tourer ran from 1982 to 1993 in this test set, covering 11 verified tests across seven model years. Over that span, the 928’s performance moved steadily upward within a single generation, always with naturally aspirated gasoline power. Output rose from 219 hp to 345 hp across M28-series V8s, and the early benchmark was the 1982 Coupe at 6.8 seconds to 60 mph, with the slowest recorded run in the sample extending to 7.38 seconds for another 1982 Coupe. By 1983, the 928 S Coupe cut that to 6.2 seconds, and the 1985 928 S Coupe lowered the mark again to 5.7 seconds.
The later years brought the model’s quickest factory performances. The 1987 928 S4 Coupe reached 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, reflecting the step forward delivered by the updated V8. That pace was edged out by the 1990 928 GT Coupe, which posted the all-time best 5.2-second 0-60 run and the quickest quarter-mile at 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. By the end of production in 1993, the 928 stood as a consistently mid-five-second 0-60 car in its top trims, with a test-set average of 5.99 seconds and a 14.38-second quarter-mile average.
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Porsche 928 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
11 tests · 7 years
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1993 Porsche 928
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.85
sec
Recorded Tests
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1993 Porsche 928 GTS Coupe
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,615 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 11
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1993 Porsche 928 GTS Coupe
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,615 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11
How we verify Porsche 928 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Porsche 928 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Porsche 928 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Porsche 928 performance FAQs
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The 1993 Porsche 928 GTS reaches 60 mph in 5.3 to 5.4 seconds across verified stock tests. Quarter-mile times are 13.8 to 13.9 seconds, with trap speeds of 102 to 103 mph. Both recorded 1993 tests are for the GTS Coupe with 345 hp and 369 lb-ft.
The quickest Porsche 928 on record is the 1990 928 GT Coupe, which runs 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. That makes the 1990 GT the benchmark for outright 928 performance.
The fastest stock Porsche 928 is also the 1990 928 GT Coupe. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 5.2 seconds, and its best quarter-mile pass is 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. All 11 recorded 928 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than the top stock run.
Across 11 verified Porsche 928 tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.99 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 14.38 seconds at 98.4 mph. The quickest run is 5.2 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 7.38 seconds, showing a wide spread across years and trims.
For the 1982-1993 Porsche 928 range, the average 0-60 time is 5.99 seconds across 11 tests. The fastest version is the 1990 GT Coupe at 5.2 seconds. Output across this period ranges from 219 to 345 hp, with all recorded examples using naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The fastest Porsche 928 from the 1982-1993 run is the 1990 GT Coupe. Its best 0-60 time is 5.2 seconds, ahead of the 1993 GTS Coupe at 5.3 seconds and the strongest S4 Coupe result at 5.3 seconds. It also leads the model line in the quarter-mile with a 13.7-second pass.
The 928 GTS is quicker on record. The GTS Coupe averages 5.35 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.3 seconds. The S4 Coupe averages 6.1 seconds, though its strongest recorded run also reaches 5.3 seconds. The GTS is more consistently quick across its recorded tests.
The 928 GT Coupe is slightly quicker at its best. The GT Coupe posts a 5.2-second 0-60 time, while the GTS Coupe's best recorded run is 5.3 seconds. The GTS remains very close, but the GT holds the edge for the fastest verified sprint to 60 mph.
The S Coupe is marginally quicker on average, while the S4 matches it at the top end. The S Coupe averages 5.95 seconds to 60 mph, compared with 6.1 seconds for the S4 Coupe. However, the S4's best run is 5.3 seconds, quicker than the S Coupe's best of 5.7 seconds.
The average Porsche 928 quarter-mile time is 14.38 seconds at 98.4 mph across 11 tests. The fastest quarter-mile on record comes from the 1990 GT Coupe at 13.7 seconds and 104 mph. For the 1993 928 GTS, recorded quarter-mile times are 13.8 and 13.9 seconds.
Sources
Autocar
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Porsche 928 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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