Did '88 S4s have partial digital dashes?

H2 · 11-04-2009, 02:36 AM

I saw pics the other day of an '88 S4 and the odometer and a couple other dash items were digital. Is that original on later '88s? I don't remember seeing that before.

H2

Tom. M · 11-04-2009, 03:03 AM

There was an 89 advertised in West Seattle as a 88. Had the digital dash and 89 vin.... 5sp too..low miles.. I suspect just an improperly labeled ad...

heinrich · 11-04-2009, 03:39 AM

Harvey, the 88 and 87 use the earlier non-digi dash...

Boomerang Baba · 11-04-2009, 11:43 AM

I believe late 88 models have the digital dash as they were sold as 89 models.

cali4sun · 11-04-2009, 01:24 PM

1989 to 1995 models have the digital dash..... 1988 models DO NOT

Here's some other changes 1988 versus 1989 (credit David Roberts)

> 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

'89 S4 GP White/Black
'76 912E Silver/Black sunroof

Canuck928 · 11-04-2009, 03:59 PM

Mine is a late build 88 and has no digital.It does however have the door from hatch remote lock and a roof antenna.

Damstrom · 11-04-2009, 04:23 PM

Mine is a late 88 (VIN *1849) and definately have a non-digital dash.

algie928s4 · 11-04-2009, 09:13 PM

My baby was born November 1988, Digital dash, roof antenna and 2 remote hatch releases (euro)

Nicole · 11-04-2009, 09:17 PM

^ November 1988 is way into the 1989 model year. It would be surprising, if it did not have the digital dash.

Model year change over is usually around the end of July. Check the manufacturing date on the sticker in the driver side door jamb.

My early 1991 model did not have the new door and A-pillar rubber pieces that were otherwise standard for that model year.

Bill Ball · 11-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Yeah, November 88 build should be VIN'd and regsistered as an 89. You should also have the LED door lock pins and several other changes that identify it as 89.

H2 · 11-05-2009, 01:55 AM

I do understand that Porsche took some liberties on using different model year parts just to clear out the bins. I had this on my '85.

H2

11-04-2009, 02:36 AM	#1
H2 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 5,382	Did '88 S4s have partial digital dashes? I saw pics the other day of an '88 S4 and the odometer and a couple other dash items were digital. Is that original on later '88s? I don't remember seeing that before. H2

11-04-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
Tom. M Deleted Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: PAC NW Posts: 2,831	There was an 89 advertised in West Seattle as a 88. Had the digital dash and 89 vin.... 5sp too..low miles.. I suspect just an improperly labeled ad... __________________ Later, Tom 89GT 82 bodied/91 megasquirted engine/GTS flared/328 rwhp 385 ft-lbs/Track Car in progress

11-04-2009, 03:39 AM	#3
heinrich 928 Collector Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 16,059	Harvey, the 88 and 87 use the earlier non-digi dash... __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" ... '87 S4 5spd all leather 2.64 GZILLA 94 GTS taking years to resurrect. Proudly South African

11-04-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
Damstrom Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 456	Mine is a late 88 (VIN *1849) and definately have a non-digital dash. __________________ Stefan Damstrom 88 928 S4 - 5 speed Venetian Blue / et maintenant avec le tensioner du Porken! 928 on Top Gear "..this is a He-Man car,it's a brute, it's a kind of thing that would go out and just eat a tractor...for fun. I wish Porsche still made it today..(Jeremy Clarkson)" PNW 928 and 928OC member

11-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#8
algie928s4 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 169	My baby was born November 1988, Digital dash, roof antenna and 2 remote hatch releases (euro) __________________ Algie

11-04-2009, 11:43 AM	#4
Boomerang Baba User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden and the East Posts: 155	I believe late 88 models have the digital dash as they were sold as 89 models.

11-04-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
cali4sun User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 116	1989 to 1995 models have the digital dash..... 1988 models DO NOT Here's some other changes 1988 versus 1989 (credit David Roberts) > 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 '89 S4 GP White/Black '76 912E Silver/Black sunroof

11-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
Canuck928 User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 38	Mine is a late build 88 and has no digital.It does however have the door from hatch remote lock and a roof antenna.

11-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#9
Nicole Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Silly Con Valley, CA Posts: 18,173	^ November 1988 is way into the 1989 model year. It would be surprising, if it did not have the digital dash. Model year change over is usually around the end of July. Check the manufacturing date on the sticker in the driver side door jamb. My early 1991 model did not have the new door and A-pillar rubber pieces that were otherwise standard for that model year. __________________ Nicole '91 928 S4, slate grey metallic / all classic grey, GTS mirrors, 17" 'Turbo Twist' rims, Custom Wood Interior Trim '95 900 SE, dark green metallic (waSAABi) This one after I won the lottery Clear/smoked lenses, books, and accessories: www.HookedOnCars.com New: Porsche 928 Book by Brian Long Smoked lenses and marker lights AutoArt 928 1:18 and 1:43 Scale

11-04-2009, 10:51 PM	#10
Bill Ball Under the Lift Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alamo, CA Posts: 13,365	Yeah, November 88 build should be VIN'd and regsistered as an 89. You should also have the LED door lock pins and several other changes that identify it as 89. __________________ Bill 89 S4 - 214K miles - Supermodel Jag/Eaton blower with 6 PSI and air/water I/C View burnout Another burnout If you live in North or Central CA, join our group at Norcal928.org

11-05-2009, 01:55 AM	#11
H2 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 5,382	I do understand that Porsche took some liberties on using different model year parts just to clear out the bins. I had this on my '85. H2