Yikes! 4-door Porsche...
04-07-2004 | 10:19 PM
#16
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It probably is photoshop, but I don't see if it really matters if it's Photoshop or real. If it's from Porsche, it might as well be real. It just shows the direction of their thinking.
04-07-2004 | 10:57 PM
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This is not the first 4 door exercise for Porsche. Remember the 989 from the early 90's? That car was based on the 928 and was a front engined V8.
If the rumors are correct this car will be based on the Phaeton chassis, which is a top notch platform. Expect a Cayenne twin turbo V8, and perhaps even a twin turbo W12 version with AWD!
As a 996 owner, I think this progression is fine. Porsche will still make kick *** sports cars, but will broaden its product line with a kick *** sedan.
If the rumors are correct this car will be based on the Phaeton chassis, which is a top notch platform. Expect a Cayenne twin turbo V8, and perhaps even a twin turbo W12 version with AWD!
As a 996 owner, I think this progression is fine. Porsche will still make kick *** sports cars, but will broaden its product line with a kick *** sedan.
04-07-2004 | 11:36 PM
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Why not?
As long as It doesn't take anything away from the 911, they should do what they can to remain a profitable company. The similar looks of the product line is a mistake though.
As long as It doesn't take anything away from the 911, they should do what they can to remain a profitable company. The similar looks of the product line is a mistake though.
04-08-2004 | 03:17 AM
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Originally posted by Orient Express
[B]This is not the first 4 door exercise for Porsche. Remember the 989 from the early 90's? That car was based on the 928 and was a front engined V8.
[B]This is not the first 4 door exercise for Porsche. Remember the 989 from the early 90's? That car was based on the 928 and was a front engined V8.
04-08-2004 | 12:45 PM
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The similar looks of the product line is a mistake though. [/B][/QUOTE]
LOL...you ever hear of BMW or Mercedes? How about Honda or Audi? EVERYONE has a complete line that share the same styling. Don't be so greedy, you guys sound like those guys on the GT-3 board who are praying that Porsche does not make any Gt-3's in 2005 so noone else can have one but them.
LOL...you ever hear of BMW or Mercedes? How about Honda or Audi? EVERYONE has a complete line that share the same styling. Don't be so greedy, you guys sound like those guys on the GT-3 board who are praying that Porsche does not make any Gt-3's in 2005 so noone else can have one but them.
