Return of the Porsche 928

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Heres one for you Porsche fans, and I'm kinda mad at myself for not posting it earlier...

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This week, spies at Porsche's test center in Germany reported seeing a prototype vehicle wearing a 1995 Porsche 928 body, but with heavy modification and a pile of measurement equipment inside. The car appeared to be a testbed for a new platform, with a wider stance than the old 928. As many enthusiasts know, 928 was a front-engine V8 grand tourer that Porsche built between 1978 and 1995. Following Porsche's announcement that it plans to build a front-engined four-door coupe called the Panamera in 2009, speculation began that the automaker could also offer a two-door version of the vehicle. In February, Road and Track reported that Porsche would build such a car for the 2010 model year — a 12 months after the Panamera goes on sale. In March, a Porsche spokesperson told Germany Welt am Sonntag that the automaker was considering a fifth model to follow the Panamera. Stay tuned…
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Yes, the 928. Wow, and we all thought front-engined cars at Porsche were long gone. Quite frankly, I love the idea. Given that they will have the Panamera to play with, it really only seems logical to have a coupe version of the car on sale as well, kinda in the way Ferrari handles the 612 and the 599.

Although, I wonder what kind of engine they will be using... The Audi/VW sourced V8 from the Cayanne seems like the easiest option to work with, given that the previous 928 was indeed V8-powered, but I much prefer the idea of a Carrera GT-sourced V10 under the hood.
 
If they just made more 928s identical to the old ones, I'd be a happy guy.
 
Frankly, I thought the idea of the "4-door coupe" Panamera was positively stupid. If we'll be getting a proper two-door coupe as well, then I'll be happy enough ignoring the existence of the 4-door version. :)
 
I really don't hate the Panamera idea that much, and hopefully with do-developing a coupe version they can spread out some development costs between the two cars. As noted, I'd predict the coupe to lock horns with the 599, the sedan with either the 612 or Quattroporte.

It makes the game interesting when Porsche shows up, and it wouldn't surprise me to see for companies trying to compete in the same segment soon.
 
The 928 was and is one of my favorite Porsches. I don't know why, I just like it. And a Carrera GT V10 sourced model would definately make my pants happy. :sly:
 
928 was one of the best looking coupes of all-time, but it's the back(especially of the newer one's) that grabs you:
 
Ah... wonderful news. Not entirely unexpected... why make an FR GT without making a smaller model to go along with it?

And I'm still miffed that my uncle settled for a 924 as a restoration project instead of spending the extra for a 928 or 944... Ah well, there's always engine transplants! :lol:
 
Everyone here is saying how much they enjoyed the 928 - where were you guys when it came out?! Or when it was cancelled despite the last few models' having ten zillion horsepower?! Boo!
 
M5Power
Everyone here is saying how much they enjoyed the 928 - where were you guys when it came out?! Or when it was cancelled despite the last few models' having ten zillion horsepower?! Boo!
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I was like 12 at the time, Doug. Not that I can afford it, or the replacement now. :sly:
 
Yeah, I know. I also think today's culture is a bit more open to the advancement of various brands, particularly Porsche. It seems they're trying to take on just about everyone these days.

You know, when the 928 came out (in 1977, no less), Porsche had originally intended it to replace the 911. After it left, the decision was essentially made not to try such a thing again, and it and the 968 were cancelled within two years of one another, both by 1995. The Boxster was an obvious move, but Porsche has only recently (and very dilligently) begun to grow again, and after lessons obviously learned. The Cayman is a very interesting car - I really wonder how time will treat it.
 
A back to basics Porsche would be awesome.

And I don't mean Cayman simple, I mean four wheels stapled to a box simple.

That would keep the costs down too, although maybe infringe on buyers for the rest of the range.
 
M5Power
Everyone here is saying how much they enjoyed the 928 - where were you guys when it came out?! Or when it was cancelled despite the last few models' having ten zillion horsepower?! Boo!
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Twiddling our thumbs, because we couldn't avoid the fortune-and-a-half that the 928 eventually cost. It was more expensive than a 911, mind you, by the time they killed it.
 
I'm old enough to fondly remember the 928 when it was in production, but I was always more of a 911 guy than someone who would go after the 928. To me, it just wasn't what a Porsche should be, and added to the fact that most of them had automatics in the US, I still laugh when my friend from high school attempted to tell me his 928 was better than any of the cars any of the other kids had at the time.

Granted, it was a good car. The addition of V8-power and rather smooth performance was quite nice, and I'm sure the transition to today's market could work out well... But once again, Porsche must be careful not to step on the 911's toes, as it is still THE Porsche, and always will be.
 
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Although, I wonder what kind of engine they will be using... The Audi/VW sourced V8 from the Cayanne seems like the easiest option to work with, given that the previous 928 was indeed V8-powered, but I much prefer the idea of a Carrera GT-sourced V10 under the hood.
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Since the Carrera GT's just ended production, word from Porsche is that although the assembly line of the GT will be dismantled, many of the parts used in the car will be re-used elsewhere within Porsche. For example, the carbon-ceramic brakes are optional on the new 911 Turbo (CAR, Aug/2006). I can certainly see some derivation of the V10 being dropped into the 928-esque Porsche grand tourer.
 
ultrabeat
A back to basics Porsche would be awesome.

And I don't mean Cayman simple, I mean four wheels stapled to a box simple.

That would keep the costs down too, although maybe infringe on buyers for the rest of the range.
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I think the public soundly rejected the 914. :p
 
M5Power
ultrabeat
A back to basics Porsche would be awesome.

And I don't mean Cayman simple, I mean four wheels stapled to a box simple.

That would keep the costs down too, although maybe infringe on buyers for the rest of the range
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I think the public soundly rejected the 914. :p
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I think this time around the role of the 914 is being played by the supposedly-in-production VW Concept-R.
 
M5Power
Everyone here is saying how much they enjoyed the 928 - where were you guys when it came out?!
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I was 3 in 1977, so most GTP member's parents were still in elementary/middle school at the time.

Or when it was cancelled despite the last few models' having ten zillion horsepower?! Boo!
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Dude, I can only afford a Lexus now, let alone in 1995, when a $12K Neon stretched my bank account to its limits.

I've always been in favor of the egg-shaped front-engined Porsche 928, but I never imagined it to be a 911 sucessor. Porsche's sales took a dip in the mid-90's, and the 928 and 944 fell victim to the Boxter's success. Not to mention, Porsche's prices went up dramatically, killing sales in the name of prestige.
 
Stunning...

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"Arriving in 2010, very low, flat coupe that looks pretty much like a modern 928, will use a much shorter version of the upcoming Panamera platform (RWD, AWD option). V8s will benefit from direct injection (turbos on the top model), 6-cylinder from next gen Cayenne V6 a possibility, thought doubtful since it might steal 911 sales. Power will range from 350hp to 550" - Sounds good to me.
 
Hey M5Power, I know it bucks your trend, but I actually like this new car. 👍 Front-engine Porsche be damned, this thing is pretty nice.
 
Pupik
Dude, I can only afford a Lexus now, let alone in 1995, when a $12K Neon stretched my bank account to its limits.
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Indeed - but it wasn't even idolized. It was instead shunned.

harrytuttle
Hey M5Power, I know it bucks your trend, but I actually like this new car.
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:lol: I do too - though the "photo" from the last post was atrocious - the entire front end comes off a current model.
 
The new car looks great. Although, the front looks too much like a Porsche 911.

The original Porsche 928 released in 1977 was a beautiful car. It was unique, powerful, luxurious, stylish, but also horrendously expensive.
 
What's the price range looking like?
 
The original Porsche 928 was horrendously expensive. Maybe this one will be slightly cheaper. I still think it will cost more than the Porsche 911 though.
 
Condraz23
The original Porsche 928 was horrendously expensive. Maybe this one will be slightly cheaper. I still think it will cost more than the Porsche 911 though.
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Really? I must admit I don't know much about them. But I would think that they would want a model a little less expensive then the Boxster. But I guess I was wrong.
 
M5Power
Everyone here is saying how much they enjoyed the 928 - where were you guys when it came out?! Or when it was cancelled despite the last few models' having ten zillion horsepower?! Boo!
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I was six and loving it (a friend of the family had one)

My father-in-law's neighbour had a 'S1' he was selling a couple of years back that re-sparked my interest in them, especially when i realised how much premium porker you get for your money these days. His was in ok condition, but he wanted too much for it and being an early model it had only 240bhp. I almost bought a mint low-milage (60k) rare manual S4 last year at a classic car auction but couldn't really justify it at the time, even when it went for just 7k - The dealer who bought it had it advertised for 13k a week latter and i believe sold it within a month :ouch:

- one day...
 

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