The Porsche 928 GTS was intended to be the replacement of the Porsche 911 model series, which was introduced in 1977 by Porsche. Changing the image from a sports car to a grand tourer, the 928 reversed the 911's layout by placing its large V8 engine in the front, which also became the company's first mass-produced V8 powered car. The GTS was the last evolution of the 928, with increased power and more luxury equipment. However, high price and low demand eventually led the 928 to be removed from the Porsche lineup in 1995.