Porsche 942 (stretch 928) shots
01-29-2007, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Normy
I read that this car was presented to Ferry with a prototype turbocharged engine. If that's the case, then this car is significant not just for the ugly stretch and silly headlights [IMHO], but it is also the only 928 with FACTORY positive manifold pressure ever built!
01-29-2007, 01:39 AM
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I've been off and on looking for this car, and the first time in a while that I check the 928 forums, the thread that catches my eye is this. Thanks Dan, and I made sure to save those pics so I don't have to re-remember!
01-30-2007, 01:57 PM
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I rather like it plus the square back would have better aerodynamics. The smooth headlight also improve the drag especialy when the the lights are on....the stock 928 lights are air brakes !
01-30-2007, 02:09 PM
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To me the doors looks just like any 928 door, only differense seems to be the upper part behind the window that has been raised to accomodate a different shaped glass?
I might be wrong though since it is difficult to judge from the pictures.
The whole car is kind of bad in its proportions even though it is a rare piece of history.
/Peter
I might be wrong though since it is difficult to judge from the pictures.
The whole car is kind of bad in its proportions even though it is a rare piece of history.
/Peter
01-30-2007, 02:24 PM
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Notice the number on the parking space....I wonder if Dr. Wedeking gets the number 1 spot now?
Great pictures! But I have to voice my dislike of this design exercise...."I think I just threw up a little in my mouth"
Rich
Great pictures! But I have to voice my dislike of this design exercise...."I think I just threw up a little in my mouth"
Rich
01-30-2007, 02:56 PM
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Notice in Nicole's (more recent) pics that the covers have lost the 'fade' effect on the headlight covers.
The lights are located farther back on the fender than the pop-ups. I wonder where they relocated the ABS pump?
The lights are located farther back on the fender than the pop-ups. I wonder where they relocated the ABS pump?
01-31-2007, 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by watercooler :
Weissach, are you serious?
Weissach, are you serious?
I assume that your question is directed at me? Not to launch into too long of a tale the answer is yes. Just before graduating from design school I had sent copies of my portfolio to all the German manufacturers. I was invited to visit the Porsche studio but was warned ahead of time that they were really looking for a designer w/ a couple years of experience. Tony Lapine spent about an hour with me asking me about my schooling and design philosophy but mostly telling me about his, which was an education in itself.
He then had Dick Soedeberg ( I believe that he was in charge of interior design ) act as my host for the day. I was shown several test facilities including the test track ( no I was not lucky enough to catch a ride ), and had lunch in one of the cafeterias where to my mild surprise I noticed that they served red wine with lunch.
At the end of the day Tony Lapine spent another 45 mins. or so evaluating my portfolio and sharing career advice. I've heard that he could be quite the tyrant but in the short time that I spent with him he was nothing but a gentleman and quite a charming one at that. Needless to say, it will be a day that stays with me for the rest of my life.
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02-01-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by zrated s4
I assume that your question is directed at me? Not to launch into too long of a tale the answer is yes. Just before graduating from design school I had sent copies of my portfolio to all the German manufacturers. I was invited to visit the Porsche studio but was warned ahead of time that they were really looking for a designer w/ a couple years of experience. Tony Lapine spent about an hour with me asking me about my schooling and design philosophy but mostly telling me about his, which was an education in itself.
He then had Dick Soedeberg ( I believe that he was in charge of interior design ) act as my host for the day. I was shown several test facilities including the test track ( no I was not lucky enough to catch a ride ), and had lunch in one of the cafeterias where to my mild surprise I noticed that they served red wine with lunch.
At the end of the day Tony Lapine spent another 45 mins. or so evaluating my portfolio and sharing career advice. I've heard that he could be quite the tyrant but in the short time that I spent with him he was nothing but a gentleman and quite a charming one at that. Needless to say, it will be a day that stays with me for the rest of my life.
BEN S.
He then had Dick Soedeberg ( I believe that he was in charge of interior design ) act as my host for the day. I was shown several test facilities including the test track ( no I was not lucky enough to catch a ride ), and had lunch in one of the cafeterias where to my mild surprise I noticed that they served red wine with lunch.
At the end of the day Tony Lapine spent another 45 mins. or so evaluating my portfolio and sharing career advice. I've heard that he could be quite the tyrant but in the short time that I spent with him he was nothing but a gentleman and quite a charming one at that. Needless to say, it will be a day that stays with me for the rest of my life.
BEN S.
I hope to meet Tony Lapine later this year for the first time, at the 30-year anniversary party of the German 928 club. Will report back, if it happens...
02-01-2007, 12:58 AM
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Nicole,
I graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. in October of 1980. Those years were pretty bleak in terms of jobs in the auto industry. Out of a transportation design class of 10 students, I was one of 5 that got a job offer by graduation. I got my offer from GM a week before graduation but held off on accepting it until I could go through my Porsche interview. Having been appraised of my offer, Tony Lapine strongly advice me to accept it since he thought that it was the best training ground in the world. He claimed to have worked for GM (USA & Germany) for a total of 16 years.
If that sounds strange to you, consider these facts: Chris Bangle (a former classmate) spent at least 2 years at Opel before moving to FIAT and is currently global chief designer of BMW. Ken Okuyama spent 6-7 years at GM (Detroit & Calif.) before going to Porsche for 3 years and eventually ended up as Design Director at Pinninfarina (his career peaking w/ the design of the Ferrari Enzo), Shiro Nakamura worked for Isuzu (a former GM partner) and spent some time early in his career getting trained at GM (Detroit) where I got to know him. He currently heads up Nissan's global design and is considered to be a major contributor towards Nissan's turn around. I could go on and on.
BTW, One of Tony Lapine's coleagues at GM that he spoke fondly of was Larry Shinoda with whom he worked in the Corvette studio. Larry played a major role in styling the mid 60's Stingray and eventually left for Ford where he is credited with the Mustang Boss 302.
Because of several extenuating circumstances I ended up staying with GM but have never lost the passion for Porsches, especially the 928.
BEN S.
I graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. in October of 1980. Those years were pretty bleak in terms of jobs in the auto industry. Out of a transportation design class of 10 students, I was one of 5 that got a job offer by graduation. I got my offer from GM a week before graduation but held off on accepting it until I could go through my Porsche interview. Having been appraised of my offer, Tony Lapine strongly advice me to accept it since he thought that it was the best training ground in the world. He claimed to have worked for GM (USA & Germany) for a total of 16 years.
If that sounds strange to you, consider these facts: Chris Bangle (a former classmate) spent at least 2 years at Opel before moving to FIAT and is currently global chief designer of BMW. Ken Okuyama spent 6-7 years at GM (Detroit & Calif.) before going to Porsche for 3 years and eventually ended up as Design Director at Pinninfarina (his career peaking w/ the design of the Ferrari Enzo), Shiro Nakamura worked for Isuzu (a former GM partner) and spent some time early in his career getting trained at GM (Detroit) where I got to know him. He currently heads up Nissan's global design and is considered to be a major contributor towards Nissan's turn around. I could go on and on.
BTW, One of Tony Lapine's coleagues at GM that he spoke fondly of was Larry Shinoda with whom he worked in the Corvette studio. Larry played a major role in styling the mid 60's Stingray and eventually left for Ford where he is credited with the Mustang Boss 302.
Because of several extenuating circumstances I ended up staying with GM but have never lost the passion for Porsches, especially the 928.
BEN S.
02-01-2007, 10:35 PM
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Tony Lapine @ AMC
Originally Posted by Edgy01
You know, I didn't want to be the guy who wrote that, but you do remember that Tony Lapine was at AMC before he came to Porsche...
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02-02-2007, 04:21 AM
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Nice pics
This has to be in a private collection, or still in Porsche family hands........hmm a twin turbo 32V engine with 700+ hp.....that would have been an autobahn beast.....200 easy...."if" it had that engine!
Does anyone know for sure where it is today? Or is it lost like the pearlglanz car?
This has to be in a private collection, or still in Porsche family hands........hmm a twin turbo 32V engine with 700+ hp.....that would have been an autobahn beast.....200 easy...."if" it had that engine!
Does anyone know for sure where it is today? Or is it lost like the pearlglanz car?
