To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History Apr 3, 2025

Porsche 928: Automatic vs Manual Debate

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Car

Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 is a sports car that was made by the German company Porsche. It is known for being fast and comfortable, making it a good choice for long drives.

Car

Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that has been around for many years. It's known for being very fast and having a unique shape.

Term

torque

Torque is how strong an engine is when it turns. More torque means the car can speed up faster and pull heavier things.

LIVE

It starts driving, I've been in Porsche 928, you'll see it.

But this car, in fact, I'll tie it back to Morris cats and sons, the car stereo shop, I was

fascinated by sports cars in this, the Porsche Heisman at the time was in Alexandria, and

they came by with, they had a 928 and a 911.

And the salesman was like, oh, the 928 is so good, it doesn't even, I was like,

it's an automatic.

It's like, doesn't matter, there's so much torque in this car, it's amazing.

And so, I owed an 84 automatic.

And he's absolutely wrong, unless you're talking about a later car, 87, the S or one of the

later cars, even an automatic.

About this episode

The debate over automatic versus manual transmissions in the Porsche 928 takes center stage, with personal anecdotes and insights shared by the host. The discussion highlights the unique characteristics of the 928, including its torque and performance, while contrasting it with the iconic 911. Listeners will hear about the host's own experiences with an '84 automatic model and the misconceptions surrounding its capabilities compared to later versions. This episode delves into the nuances of driving dynamics and the emotional connection to these classic sports cars.

torque

Porsche 911 Porsche 928

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In this automotive culture clip, Drivin’ Ivan and Doug spark the ultimate car debate—automatic vs stick shift on the 1978 Porsche 928. Packed with Porsche history, driving experience insights, vintage tech details, and car trivia—perfect for automotive enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and anyone craving a quick automotive adventure.

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