Porsche 928 Seats and Steering Wheels
As the last air-cooled Porsche to leave production lines, the 928 holds an important place in automotive history. Once considered an outlandish spaceship-inspired design, its once polarizing spaceship aesthetic has worn down over time while it continues to hold up against rugged roads with ease.
Our seat restoration kit contains everything needed to retrim both front seats in your car. These covers come equipped with the appropriate foam base.
Seats
Porsche 928 seats are designed to offer comfort and safety to its occupants, but over time their backs may become brittle or their lever for seat release can break, necessitating replacement of these parts from both your dealer and aftermarket parts suppliers. They come in various designs and materials such as plastic or leather and are manufactured using state-of-the-art technologies; some aftermarket replacement seats even surpass factory ones in performance!
The original Porsche 928 was a front-engine V-8 sports coupe produced from 1977 until 1995. A highly popular model, its production earned itself many loyal enthusiasts during that period. Over 18 years of production it underwent various improvements and modifications designed to increase performance and efficiency; including adding single disc clutches in manual transmission cars with larger torque converters in automatic models; fuel economy figures improved significantly while its engine received new piston designs that reduced oil consumption;
In 1985, Porsche revised their North American version of the car by installing a 5.0 L DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder and producing 292 PS (288 HP) in America and 221 kW (306 HP) in Europe; Australia received their own power output rating known as S3.
UK consumers saw another similar version with the same engine introduced, selling as either a CS, SE or GTS depending on where it was sold in Europe or America. This car featured heavier chassis and front brakes while GTS models featured improved exhausts with display in kilometers rather than miles and an instrument panel showing kilometers instead of miles; toward the end of production these 928s also received lighter rear spoilers as well as piston oil squirters in its engine block.
Even with improved fuel economy and horsepower, the Porsche 928 found it hard to compete against more contemporary rivals, leading to its sales slowdown and eventual retirement. Though there were rumors in late 1990s of Porsche bringing it back out again, these plans never materialized.
Steering Wheel
Your Porsche 928 steering wheel is an integral component of the driving experience, so ensure it is in top shape and feels comfortable for maximum driving comfort. When going on road trips or simply driving locally, having a well-adjusted steering wheel is paramount to an enjoyable driving experience.
A larger steering wheel will provide more leverage and make your car feel more responsive, while soft padded wheels may help protect against impact on knuckles. If using your 928 for autocross, however, obtaining racing-style steering wheels could increase responsiveness of vehicle while decreasing risk to hands.
Add new life and style to the interior by upgrading the steering wheel with leather inserts from various vendors; some even offer embossed or laser etched options for an added splash of flair. Or you could consider upgrading with a steering wheel boss kit; this metal adapter replaces the factory hub to enable installation of an aftermarket steering wheel such as DriftShop, Sparco or Momo models.
For optimal steering wheel performance, purchase one that was used in a racecar. These wheels feature high-grade materials and provide a precise yet comfortable driving experience over extended drives.
When shopping for a car, pay special attention to its seat condition and panel fit. A poorly aligned 928 will wear its tires quickly and be more difficult than usual to drive; so having it aligned by an experienced shop will only serve to make life easier!
Keep an eye out for any signs of wear or damage to the steering column, which could make steering difficult and compromise driver safety. A worn or damaged unit should be replaced immediately to maintain safe driving. If any problems arise with it, investing in a replacement unit would likely be worth your while.
Seatbelts
At its debut, the Porsche 928 was an engineering feat of note. It featured passive rear steering and weight saving measures such as its silicon engine block. Furthermore, the instrument cluster moved with the steering wheel; over time though it would gain features like rear spoilers and subtle aero tweaks, yet its basic formula of quick yet comfortable driving remained unchanged.
Contrary to many modern sports cars that are so complex they barely function, the 928 is an approachable creature. Its two-seat cabin is spacious and well appointed while its 5.4-liter V8 can easily propel it at highway speeds. What was once controversial spaceship styling has worn down over time; indeed it prescient the more mature designs of later Porsche models.
Even though the 928 isn’t as efficient with fuel as the 911, it still achieves decent mileage on the highway – the EPA rates it at 18-mpg overall on roads, while highway mileage may even reach as much as 229-miles/gallon! Ferdinand Porsche believed a sports car should provide superior transportation capabilities over that provided by sedans.
Even though he did not live to see its production, he would have been immensely pleased by it. After all, the 928 was an embodiment of his vision for automotive excellence: fast enough to eliminate long-distance trips by plane, train or bus – his belief has made jet aircraft and railroads obsolete while simultaneously creating faster cars than ever before.
This seat belt extender is an essential tool for those having trouble buckling their seat belts, providing extra length when fastening it safely and comfortably. With two inches added to each buckle’s length, plus-sized people, police officers, sheriffs and other law enforcement personnel with bulky utility belts, passengers in NEMT vehicles as well as others needing extra length can easily buckle their seats belts with this extender.
This Porsche 928 seat bracket was created specifically to be installed directly into 1978 and newer Porsche 928 models. Crafted of durable steel with a black powder coated finish and featuring double locking sliders for effortless installation/removal, these brackets can also be adjusted to different heights by turning knobs on either side for quick adjustments. Available in various colors.
Interior
The Porsche 928’s rear-mounted engine marked an unprecedented departure from its traditional front-engine layout, and also led to innovative aluminum suspension and polyurethane bumper technology that revolutionized car design. Debuting at 1977 Geneva Motor Show to great fanfare, its debut proved one of Porsche’s greatest achievements to date and it remains an essential development in its history.
When purchasing a used Porsche 928, pay special attention to its seats. They play an essential role in comfort and handling; ideal seats should provide firm yet supportive lateral support, and be comfortable for long drives. In addition to standard adjustments available from seat manufacturers, many also offer upgrades like lumbar supports to further increase comfort levels on long journeys.
Recaro Pole Position Carbon seats offer an excellent upgrade over standard seats. Constructed of Carbon-Kevlar composite material, these race-inspired seats have an ultra-light shell made up of Carbon-Kevlar material and offer reliable head protection as well as special shoulder supports designed to maximize lateral hold. Their modified belt slots also permit use with standard three point seat belts.
The Cobra Stuttgart seat is a timeless reclining sports seat inspired by Porsche design, available in several color options and suitable for many classic German, English, French and Italian cars. Perfect for adding luxury and class to their vehicle.
This vehicle is powered by a 5.0-liter V12 that generates approximately 283 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque in stock form. Additionally, its transmission is 6-speed manual and it can be fitted with an optional exhaust system for even more power.
A lot of work and money went into this build, and it shows. Mechanically it’s perfect, with everything functioning exactly as intended. Additionally, its interior looks incredible while its exhaust sounds amazing – driving this car truly is an utter pleasure!
Ilaria Urbanati of “Top 5 Fancy Seat Patterns” chats with Ivo van Hulten of Porsche’s Interior Design Studio and Cornelia Rosenbohm of their Colour and Trim Department about five fancy patterns they’ve seen – starting off with this 911 Targa SC wearing Pasha seats that evoke motorsport racing’s checkered flag finish line pattern!