Autocar brings word of a possible all-new Porsche 928 model. Based on the Panamera the report says the new front engine coupé could even wear a 929 badge (wonder what Mazda might say about that?).
The 929 design study shown above indicates a typically sleek long bonnet design which, we have to say, has the potential to look very smart indeed (follow the source link for more pics). Such a model would allow Porsche to give über coupés from Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari a run for their serious money.
If it goes ahead it looks as though we wouldn’t see the 928/929 in showroom until 2014 or 2015 after the introduction of the second-generation Panamera. To help build the business case for the new model Porsche may consider platform sharing with Volkswagen stablemates Bentley.
A Porsche insider has been quoted by Autocar as saying, “We have ideas to extend the Panamera line-up, including other body derivatives — a shooting brake, for example.”
Now that is very exciting. We’ll be keeping an eye on developments that’s for sure.
[Source: Autocar]
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[…] Last month we brought word that Porsche is considering the re-introduction of a 928-style GT sportscar. The discussion centred around drawings of this 929 design study. […]