It's amazing how much Panamera DNA is in this prototype
#1
08-20-2008, 07:44 AM
It's amazing how much Panamera DNA is in this prototype
For a design that is 20 years old this year, shows how true to its design roots Porsche is.
I see ALOT of 996 in its shape as well, more so than the 993.
There are a couple of Panamera prototypes running around in Wanaka, New Zealand at Snow Farm doing winter testing. Friend of mine saw them driving through town and commented how dominating they were.
I see ALOT of 996 in its shape as well, more so than the 993.
There are a couple of Panamera prototypes running around in Wanaka, New Zealand at Snow Farm doing winter testing. Friend of mine saw them driving through town and commented how dominating they were.
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#4
08-20-2008, 06:22 PM
Wonder if it would have sold very well if it was indeed put into production? The side profile looks EXACTLY like a 996. Which is interesting considering the 996 wasn't going to come out until what, 1999?
#5
08-20-2008, 09:30 PM
Something like THAT would be a "real" 4 door coupe, and a credible threat to something like the CLS and upcoming Aston Rapide.
#6
08-21-2008, 03:29 AM
Yes but AFAIK the design for the 996 had already been lined out much earlier than 1998. However due to the fact that internally there was still a lot of resistance against the design and watercooled engine they launched in the 993 instead. Wich basically acted as a stop gap until the Boxster's and 996's arrival.
#8
08-21-2008, 05:12 AM
Yes but AFAIK the design for the 996 had already been lined out much earlier than 1998. However due to the fact that internally there was still a lot of resistance against the design and watercooled engine they launched in the 993 instead. Wich basically acted as a stop gap until the Boxster's and 996's arrival.
