928 successor (based on panamera platform)
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10-29-2009, 12:42 PM
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928 successor (based on panamera platform)
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While the nose is virtually identical to the Panamera, the shortened wheelbase and 2+2 layout mean the 928 features far smoother lines at the back. One of the major criticisms levelled at the four-door Panamera was its bloated rear, but this model’s muscular haunches and neater proportions should attract a new wave of style-conscious customers.
As you’d expect from Porsche, though, driver appeal remains a top priority. The engine line-up will mirror that of the Panamera, so a 4.8-litre V8, with or without a turbocharger, producing 500bhp or 400bhp, will be available. The naturally aspirated variant is set to come with four or rear-wheel drive, while the range-topping turbo model will be 4WD only.
Thirsty V8s aren’t the only power units on the agenda. The Cayenne SUV hybrid is ready to go on sale next year, with a petrol-electric version of the Panamera following closely behind. As the new 928 shares the latter’s platform, it’s sure to get the hybrid drivetrain, too.
An Audi S4-sourced 369bhp 3.0-litre supercharged V6, coupled to a 38kW electric motor, will give the hybrid 928 fuel economy that breaks the 30mpg barrier. That will make it the most frugal petrol-powered Porsche ever, while still providing hair-raising performance.
The 928 will slot into Porsche’s pricing line-up somewhere between the 911 and Panamera. The four-door ranges from £70,000-£95,000, while the 911 starts a little lower, at just over £60,000, but stretches to £128,000 for the GT2.
With this is mind, expect the 928 to be pitched between £65,000 and £90,000 – enough to safely undercut its Ferrari and Aston rivals when it goes on sale in 2012.
While the nose is virtually identical to the Panamera, the shortened wheelbase and 2+2 layout mean the 928 features far smoother lines at the back. One of the major criticisms levelled at the four-door Panamera was its bloated rear, but this model’s muscular haunches and neater proportions should attract a new wave of style-conscious customers.
As you’d expect from Porsche, though, driver appeal remains a top priority. The engine line-up will mirror that of the Panamera, so a 4.8-litre V8, with or without a turbocharger, producing 500bhp or 400bhp, will be available. The naturally aspirated variant is set to come with four or rear-wheel drive, while the range-topping turbo model will be 4WD only.
Thirsty V8s aren’t the only power units on the agenda. The Cayenne SUV hybrid is ready to go on sale next year, with a petrol-electric version of the Panamera following closely behind. As the new 928 shares the latter’s platform, it’s sure to get the hybrid drivetrain, too.
An Audi S4-sourced 369bhp 3.0-litre supercharged V6, coupled to a 38kW electric motor, will give the hybrid 928 fuel economy that breaks the 30mpg barrier. That will make it the most frugal petrol-powered Porsche ever, while still providing hair-raising performance.
The 928 will slot into Porsche’s pricing line-up somewhere between the 911 and Panamera. The four-door ranges from £70,000-£95,000, while the 911 starts a little lower, at just over £60,000, but stretches to £128,000 for the GT2.
With this is mind, expect the 928 to be pitched between £65,000 and £90,000 – enough to safely undercut its Ferrari and Aston rivals when it goes on sale in 2012.
Last edited by catchmyshadow; 10-29-2009 at 12:44 PM.
#7
10-30-2009, 09:42 AM
There we go! Thats the ticket. That front end has finally found its place. [Looks to be maybe on a Jag or Aston] but wow does it work well.
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#8
10-30-2009, 10:32 AM
I keep going back to these 928 photos.
Panamera: Poster child for "Ugly".
928: Poster child for "Gorgeous".
Even if I couldn't drive I would still want one.
Finally a new product from Porsche that won't be justified as "Porsche needs this to survive" product. Finally a true GT. Lately Porsche has put Sport Utes and 4 door hatchbacks as a priority over a true GT offering. That was driving me nuts and had to go elsewhere for that. Hopefully they don't get all "form follows function" German on us and screw things up. Please!
Panamera: Poster child for "Ugly".
928: Poster child for "Gorgeous".
Even if I couldn't drive I would still want one.
Finally a new product from Porsche that won't be justified as "Porsche needs this to survive" product. Finally a true GT. Lately Porsche has put Sport Utes and 4 door hatchbacks as a priority over a true GT offering. That was driving me nuts and had to go elsewhere for that. Hopefully they don't get all "form follows function" German on us and screw things up. Please!
#9
10-30-2009, 04:51 PM
Looks like a serious competitor to the M6 and CL63/65 not that either one of these is in hot demand but we like choices.
#10
10-30-2009, 07:27 PM
My brothers and I used to drive around a 1984 928 S... of course by the time we had it the car was about 10 years old. I don't think we'll see this one in our family any time soon if it is built (too expensive)
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10-30-2009, 08:00 PM
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See now that I like, a lot. Unlike the Panamera which I've seen in the flesh and still think it's butt ugly. But this looks great, Looks like Porsche had a threeway with a Jag and Ferrari.
#13
10-30-2009, 08:36 PM
Actually after some more thinking I would have to say the Nissan GTR is the direct competition!! Front engine, AWD configuration, 2+2, sequential gearbox, twin turbos V8 instead of V6, and right around 3800lbs. It costs more but Porsche always does.
And if in fact it ends up being faster than the GTR (it should with V8TT) what's the point of a 911?
And if in fact it ends up being faster than the GTR (it should with V8TT) what's the point of a 911?
#14
10-30-2009, 10:24 PM
Really when did Datsun become Porsches competition? Whats up with that? We thought the 928 would replace the aging 911 back in the 70s. Read any period magazine. One thing we do know, porsche a keeps the 911 or a version of, king of the hill in the pecking order. They'll make the 928 a second slower than the most hi performance version of the 911 that they'll offer at the same time.
#15
10-31-2009, 03:28 PM
Really when did Datsun become Porsches competition? Whats up with that? We thought the 928 would replace the aging 911 back in the 70s. Read any period magazine. One thing we do know, porsche a keeps the 911 or a version of, king of the hill in the pecking order. They'll make the 928 a second slower than the most hi performance version of the 911 that they'll offer at the same time.
In the "$100K 2+2 coupe luxury rocket" 928/997TT class we have the M6, Audi S5. The GTR (should have been sold as Infiniti IMO) does compete but sacrifices reliability and luxury for a cheap price.