Porsche 928
Porsche's gran turismo with a front-mounted V8, meant to replace the 911.
The 928 became the only sports car to be named European Car of the Year, in 1978. It was meant to replace the 911, but the 911 survived and the 928 was made until 1995.
Materials: Steel and aluminium; V8 engine
Manufacture: Made in Stuttgart; the gearbox is at the rear for even weight distribution.
The headlamps that fold up and remain visible when folded down.
The softly rounded shape with no visible bumpers.