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1988 S4 automatic
C02 - 49 state US market
M28.42 - engine serial # range 81J 05001>10000
A28.12 - transmission serial # range A 2812 1J 00001>10000 (No LSD)
I158 - Blaupunkt radio Reno SQR46 - 87-89
M418 - Protective side mouldings
M494 - 87-88 Additional amp Blaupunkt BQA 80
M570 - High output (rear) air conditioner
M650 - Sunroof
1981 Euro S 5-speed
C00 - German market
000000 - No engine code but should be M28.11 engine serial # range 821 0001 >5000
G00000 - No trans code but should be G28.05 transmission serial # range 11 10001>19999
I115 - Blaupunkt Bamberg digital display super arimat (2 x 9W) 1978-81
M197 - Stronger battery (88 Ah)- Norway, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Sweden
M220 - Limited Slip Differential, 40% (but actually somewhere between 20% and near-zero..)
M437 - 6-way Comfort seat left, electrically adjustable, 78-84
I468 - Side glasses green and windshield green - upper part dark colored)
M474 - Sport shock absorbers- Sport shock absorbers Bilstein '80-85
M494 - Additional Amp (4x15W, 1980+), Blaupunkt BQA-80
M533 - Alarm system
M650 - Sunroof
QA - Black leather/leatherette interior
Seems unlikely but I guess it is possible that someone change the interior, door cards, etc to match the linen carpet?
Doors, hatch and hood VIN stickers all match WP0JB0927JS860261
1981 Euro S 5-speed
C00 - German market
000000 - No engine code but should be M28.11 engine serial # range 821 0001 >5000
G00000 - No trans code but should be G28.05 transmission serial # range 11 10001>19999
I115 - Blaupunkt Bamberg digital display super arimat (2 x 9W) 1978-81
M197 - Stronger battery (88 Ah)- Norway, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Sweden
M220 - Limited Slip Differential, 40% (but actually somewhere between 20% and near-zero..)
M437 - 6-way Comfort seat left, electrically adjustable, 78-84
I468 - Side glasses green and windshield green - upper part dark colored)
M474 - Sport shock absorbers- Sport shock absorbers Bilstein '80-85
M494 - Additional Amp (4x15W, 1980+), Blaupunkt BQA-80
M533 - Alarm system
M650 - Sunroof
Just took over my mom's (at 81, she doesn't drive it much anymore) 1989 928. Was able to drive it from Tulsa, OK to San Diego, CA over 26 hours without much trouble.
I have a source that tells me it is a GT but the Rennlist VIN decoder says it is an S4. Thoughts?
Appreciate any information you might be able to send my way. The options sticker is long gone
Just took over my mom's (at 81, she doesn't drive it much anymore) 1989 928. Was able to drive it from Tulsa, OK to San Diego, CA over 26 hours without much trouble.
I have a source that tells me it is a GT but the Rennlist VIN decoder says it is an S4. Thoughts?
Appreciate any information you might be able to send my way. The options sticker is long gone
Thanks,
Barry
I'm sure Rob will verify, but if it's a 5sp (and by the rear muffler it is), then the VIN suggests it is a GT.
The engine code should be M28/47
Rarest of the bunch.
Congrats!!!
Production Number Country Order Code Number 1088 out of 1190 produced for 1989 928 U.S. market. US-California 928910
Engine Info
Engine Code Engine Size Comp Ratio HP SAE Torque: ft-lbs FI System Qtr_mile: sec 0-62mph: sec Top Speed: MPH Weight
M28.47 5.0L-32v 10.0:1 326 317 LH-Jetronic 14.1 5.8 171 3505
Transmission Info
Transmission Code Transmission Serial Number Range Final Drive Ratio Notes
G28.55 5-speed Manual G28552K20001 to G28552K01000 2.73 Limited-Slip – 40% (M220)
Option Codes
Option Code Description No of 1989 cars with this Option No of '80-'95 cars with this Option
M018 Sports Steering Wheel with Elevated Hub -30mm 505 4264
I158 Radio, Blaupunkt Monterey (1986) or Reno SQR 46 (1987) 926 13989
M220 Locking Differential - 40% (87-89) 1927 12515
I393 Club Sport - Forged Wheels - 8x16 front, 9x16 rear (88-M637 & 89-M639) 480 491
M418 Side Protection Moldings 1166 17506
M474 Shock Absorber (SPORTING) Front and Rear 1009 6229
M481 Manual Transmission 316 4919
M570 Air Conditioner with Improved Efficiency (Rear A/C) 1286 7191
I586 Lumbar support - Left Seat 697 5482
I639 Special Version "GT" 89 474 487
M650 Electrical Sliding Roof 2979 38586
Just took over my mom's (at 81, she doesn't drive it much anymore) 1989 928. Was able to drive it from Tulsa, OK to San Diego, CA over 26 hours without much trouble.
I have a source that tells me it is a GT but the Rennlist VIN decoder says it is an S4. Thoughts?
Appreciate any information you might be able to send my way. The options sticker is long gone
Thanks,
Barry
Congrats Barry and welcome to the 928 family (though I guess you already were a member…) - lovely color!
The one I own was also advertised as “S4” (most VIN decoders will report that). My “tell tales” were the 6,600RPM redline (S4 is 6,400 if I recall) and the numbered scale on the temp gauge (S4 only has the lines, no numbers).