Porsche Ready to Let VW Group Share Panamera, 911 Platforms, CEO Says
10-28-2009, 08:35 AM
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Porsche Ready to Let VW Group Share Panamera, 911 Platforms, CEO Says
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Thought thts was interesting. Maybe a less expensive VW 911 in our future?
-Gerry
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Porsche Ready to Let VW Group Share Panamera, 911 Platforms, CEO Says
Porsche may share its Panamera and 911 platforms with other VW Group brands in the near future, newly appointed Porsche CEO Michael Macht said.
In a recent report by Autocar, Macht said Porsche will need to fill a support role for VW.
"Porsche needs to become a strong pillar of VW, as well as having its own production and research and development capabilities. It is important to use synergies as well as having independence," the CEO said.
Two models included in future synergies will likely be the Panamera and 911.
"The Panamera platform could be used by other brands for models that are in development and at the concept stage," he mentioned.
Porsche, on the other hand, won't necessarily borrow much from VW. Currently the only significant VW Group-derived component that Porsche has is the V-6 motor for the Cayenne.
New models are on the way for the sports car brand.
"Any new model would have to be exclusive, sporting and make a good business case," Macht said. "In any segment Porsche has to be the most exclusive, as well as being the best quality and capable of delivering the best driving experience."
New models include hybrid and yes, electric vehicles, which Macht says should be "up to scratch" in two years time.
Interestingly, this news comes after the much publicized takeover attempt of VW by Porsche. Insiders say it's not likely the two have buried the hatchet, but are battening down the hatches in the economic slump.
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Thought thts was interesting. Maybe a less expensive VW 911 in our future?
-Gerry
http://wot.motortrend.com/6598539/au...ays/index.html
Porsche Ready to Let VW Group Share Panamera, 911 Platforms, CEO Says
Porsche may share its Panamera and 911 platforms with other VW Group brands in the near future, newly appointed Porsche CEO Michael Macht said.
In a recent report by Autocar, Macht said Porsche will need to fill a support role for VW.
"Porsche needs to become a strong pillar of VW, as well as having its own production and research and development capabilities. It is important to use synergies as well as having independence," the CEO said.
Two models included in future synergies will likely be the Panamera and 911.
"The Panamera platform could be used by other brands for models that are in development and at the concept stage," he mentioned.
Porsche, on the other hand, won't necessarily borrow much from VW. Currently the only significant VW Group-derived component that Porsche has is the V-6 motor for the Cayenne.
New models are on the way for the sports car brand.
"Any new model would have to be exclusive, sporting and make a good business case," Macht said. "In any segment Porsche has to be the most exclusive, as well as being the best quality and capable of delivering the best driving experience."
New models include hybrid and yes, electric vehicles, which Macht says should be "up to scratch" in two years time.
Interestingly, this news comes after the much publicized takeover attempt of VW by Porsche. Insiders say it's not likely the two have buried the hatchet, but are battening down the hatches in the economic slump.
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Sold or traded:
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10-29-2009, 12:43 PM
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I was flipped out when I read that.
I seriously cannot see this as coming true. In a nutshell, it ruins the X factor that makes Porsche, and the 911, Porsche (and the 911).
What purpose would it serve to do that?
Use the engine in another car, no problem. But the chasis....
I seriously cannot see this as coming true. In a nutshell, it ruins the X factor that makes Porsche, and the 911, Porsche (and the 911).
What purpose would it serve to do that?
Use the engine in another car, no problem. But the chasis....
11-15-2009, 03:26 PM
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the king is dead. i see the value of all "pre-merge" porsches going through the roof. VW will cut costs at porsche so it can lower the retail price of the 911 and or make more profit, and this means a cheaper product. but what VW doesnt realize is, at first a bunch of people may buy the "new?" porsche, but we the porsche purists will see this new car as a cheap knockoff from the flea market.
11-15-2009, 03:29 PM
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Instructor
The Porsche technology learned from racing was hard earned. VW doesn't deserve it. just cause the dumb *** former CEO of Porsche tried a vw takeover and lost, we must now share the technology? fail. that ceo should be shot!
11-15-2009, 03:29 PM
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Porschwagen anyone?
also coming out with a new car like the panamer-fail during a recession was a huge mistake. sorry Porsche, did they do any market research to see if this car would seem interesting to the Porsche customers? they would have more success bringing back the 356!
also coming out with a new car like the panamer-fail during a recession was a huge mistake. sorry Porsche, did they do any market research to see if this car would seem interesting to the Porsche customers? they would have more success bringing back the 356!
11-27-2009, 12:17 PM
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the decisions certainly won't be made in stuttgart anymore. having seen the panamera that may not be a bad thing. new 914 anyone?
