Subject: Re: 1988 or 1989 S4
From: "David Roberts" <928@928gt.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:15:08 -0500
X-Message-Number: 50

Jim,
>  Here's a synopsis of the differences from my archives (courtesy of David
>Roberts).

I was looking for that, I wondered where it went !!

I also noticed a least one error in my original post, the corrected info is
noted with " ** ".

Hey, nobody's perfect (except Leonard ;-).

>> Here are the differences/upgrades between an 88S4 and 89S4 928
>>
**>> 89 has the lower Euro gearing , 2.64 (89GT is 2.72) vs 88s 2.20 (auto
2.54 vs 88s 2.20)
>> 89 has improved cylinder heads for better breathing
>> 89 has more advanced computer engine management system.
>> 89 has additional timing belt idler/stabilizer
>> 89 has Updated Back-Lit Instrument Cluster with 21-function Computer
>> Electronic Information and Diagnostic Display System
>>
>> 89 has Standard 10-speaker Stereo system with 6-channel amp
>> 89 has Anti-Theft System as standard equipment.
>> 89 has "cute" little flashing Alarm LEDs in the door lock posts to warn
off
>> intruders
**>> 89 has capability of locking doors from hatch lock (some late 88s have
this feature also)
>> 89 has Roof Mounted antenna (fin)
>> 89 has Standard Rear A/C system
>>
>> Plus a few more item I can't remember at the moment.;-)


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