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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Lightbulb Rumormill: Porsche reconsidering Panamera-based 928 successor?

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Despite previous reports to the contrary, new reports suggest that Porsche is indeed planning a front-engine coupe to fill the void left in its line-up by the old 928. The original front-engined V8 GT was built by Porsche in various iterations between 1978 and 1995 before it was dropped. Since news of the four-door Panamera's development began circulating, so did rumors of a two-door variant to pick up the 928's mantle, but now that the Panamera has made its official public debut in Shanghai, new accounts suggest that Stuttgart is working on it already.

In this case, according to UK magazine Auto Express, any potential 928 successor would run in parallel, not as a replacement to the 911 (natch). Expect a fastback profile and the mechanicals to carry over largely from the Panamera, while reportedly reduced demand for lower-end Porsches like the Boxster and Caymen would dictate that the new GT would be positioned significantly higher, taking aim at the likes of the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB9. Is there any truth to the reports? Only time will tell, but in the meantime we've assembled a new gallery with high-resolution images of the original Porsche 928 for your nostalgic reminiscenc.















 
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I kinda thought the Panamera looked a bit like a 4 door 928.
 
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Maybe its just me but the back of the 928 is scary looking. I was never a fan of it..
 
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thanks for the pics!!!
 
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The 928 is one of my favourite porsches, back in 1991 my parents had a lovely 928 S2 white over white leather, too bad they sold it for a 996 but I hope they bring the 928 back.
 
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wow if i could only find a brand new 928s like this .... ohhh man

 
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