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It has long been rumored that Porche could be expanding its Panamera platform with a 928-style variant, and it now appears that the rumors might be closer to reality than expected. At least, that’s the direction in which a recent story at TopSpeed points to.

It is believed that the Stuttgart-based Porsche has a large GT coupe in development as a spiritual successor to the classic 928. The new car will be based off the Panamera platform. The Panamera created quite a buzz on entry, partly due to its 4-door style and unique design. However, the new addition to the Porche line-up will be a 2-door coupe. In comparison with the classic Porsche 911, the car will have a shorter wheelbase and larger wheels, while still managing to offer extra room in the rear along with additional trunk space.

The Porsche 928 GT Coupe will compete against the high-end luxury cars like the Maserati GranTurismo, the Aston Martin DB9 and the BMW 6 Series. So that definitely pulls it away from being similar to the Boxster, the Cayman and the 911 range.

The front-end of the 928 GT Coupe is not expected to have any major modifications in an effort to continue the conservative and cautious traditions of the Porsche family tree. But since we predict that the final product will be different from Porsche’s pre-production rendering, lets not make our final verdicts about the new GT coupe just yet.

maybe 007's next car...

JCP1990S4

This car is going to be awesome. My only hope is that they depreciate like the older ones did so I might be able to buy one.

pcar928fan

^^^^^^^
Amen to that!!!

linderpat

It does nothing for my pulse like the original 928 did when I first saw it. This looks like a 911 frankenstein thing if you ask me.

dr bob

Those exact words were used by many of the aircooled purists in the way-back-when times when the original 928 was first introduced. While the rest of the world decided that the 928 could be car of the year, the faithful snickered at it. Too big, wrong motor in the wrong place, ugly.

I recommedn that you go drive a Panamera, and use your imagination a bit to feel how it would be with just half of the rear seat area, extended front doors and no rear doors. That's the car it will be. What will amaze me most is if they actualy call it a 928. If they do, having a $100k+ modern version will breath life into our somewhat stagnant original 928 market.

Calgary Ole

Love the car but I am with you.
I also think Dr Bob's points are very true.

sweet928

I like it, but is that really capturing the spirit of a 928? I think not. The 928 was a revolutionary departure. Think how it looks modern today but was designed in the 70's! Why doesn't anyone in the car business have a pair of ***** anymore? Why would you buy that car over it's competition? It looks great but to me a clone of all it's competitors. I fell in love with the 928 , not just for it's engineering and performance but it's design. The closest example I can give of stepping out of the box has actually been Cadillac with their entry model CTS. They went with a angular look when everyone was doing dulled boxes. They took a chance and I think they did a great job, inside and out. Where's the risk taking these days? The 911 was very different in it's day and Porsche is ridding that for-- what 30 years now. They made a bold move on the 928, Granted it didn't sell well enough but not because of the design alone but because it was front engine, water cooled, a little to heavy and very expensive. Seems today none of those things are an issue anymore. Bring on a revolutionary design Porsche!

linderpat

No doubt driving one would be a wonderful experience, especially since when one is driving, you aren't looking at the car from the outside I'm sure the performance aspects of such a car would be best in class as well. Aesthetics are a large part of the package for me too, though, and this one doesn't compare to the subtle beauty of the 928. As you know, the 928 design had its roots in some of the world's sexiest cars of the time, including a nod to the Lambo Muira with the headlight configuration. The car pictured above draws more on a Cayenne rather than an Aston Martin or Maseratti.

I have also contended all along that a new 2 door version, front engine watercooled Porsche will lift to value of our cars too, regardless of how it might look. I'm still hopeful that the design will turn out to be more inspired, however.

Marine Blue

I would love to see Porsche come out with a new 928 variant and badge it that way. I would seriously consider it as my next toy if they get it right.

But I like others wish that Porshce would grow a pair and really depart from the current style and only use some design cues in this new 928. They should have used this approach for the Panamera also.

Lets wait and see.

blown 87

I really doubt that Porsche would ever call it a 928.
Even though I think the 928 is a wonderful car, my guess is many at Porsche would think calling it a 928 would be like Ford calling a new model a Edsel.

Chuck Z

To some teenager out there this car will stir the same passion stirred in you by the original. When that teenager becomes an adult with the means to buy one they will tell the same stories most of us tell........

Me, I'm first on the list IF Porsche does this car plus my wife and I have a Panamera 4S coming in May.......

Landseer

Chuck, that's really cool. What options will be coming with your new Panamara?

dr bob

I have yet to actually drive a Panamera, for a couple of reasons that can be discussed separately. In the meanwhile, feedback from local PCA members who have actually driven it is all positive. Many are die-hard 911 addicts, and even they admit that it's an excellent car that drives wonderfully. Like the 928, the performance isn't in-your-face as the 911's can be, but the speedo seems to climb a lot faster than the sensations do. Most common comments are about how quiet and well-constructed the car is. This is from folks who claim to love the fan noise and all the cam chain and valve rattles that help 911 drivers remember where the power plant is, but still it's a testament to the effort that's been put in to make this a world-class design.

Styling is subjective. Do I like the Bertone or the Pininfarina body shapes? For some, the swoopy body curves are what makes an F car, while some think the more angular design is more functional on a driver. So, garage art or driver? Or some mix that does both? I like being able to fit two sets of clubs plus weekend luggage in my 928. Can't do that in a 997 or a Miata. I can do it in a big Merc sedan, probably in the bigger coupes, maybe not in a DB-9, for sure in a Continental GT. This is the market slice that a 2-door Panamera will fit in. Does anybody think that a 'new' 928 will have anything other than Panamera metal on the front or rear? The roof will be shortened and maybe the back-seat roof bulge will be toned down, but I see this as a sawzall exercise to a car that they already make. The styling questions will likely be around the roofline and how to work around the bigger coupe doors.

That's my too sense.

Chuck Z

of the 26 options selected the major ones include:
PDCC
Air Suspension
Sport Exhaust
Burmester
Sport Chrono Plus
Red Gauges/Belts

Stock 18" wheels will be replaced with 21" HRE P43s upon delivery......

SteveG

I've thought the same about the Audi TT: love the interior, while the exterior is in negative territory for me. I'd love a test drive, but I can't imagine that that would overcome the huge styling deficit.

+1 on Dr. Bob, the Panamerica exterior makes our cars all the more attractive, should help 928 in the long run.