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1986 Porsche 928

US · Minicompact Cars

The 1986 Porsche 928 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
17 MPG US (13.8 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement5.0 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

  • 89V106000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.

    Remedy: REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.

    Reported June 28, 1989. View on NHTSA

Data sources

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1986 Porsche 928 have?

5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Porsche 928?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1986 Porsche 928 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1986 Porsche 928?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.