Comments on: Porsche considering another model?

By: Angelo

Angelo — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:22:24 +0000

I’m betting on a baby-Cayenne for profit margin reasons. However, couldn’t the Panamera platform be used for a large GT car (a new 928?). It makes perfect sense to me.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:47:03 +0000

The 928 was laid out like a muscle car, with a nice V8 in a long hood for a RWD car. The 911 is unique, and therefore will last longer than the 928 which will compete with so many other cars. However, I trust that Porsche will do a good job with the new 928, just because it’s front-engined doesnt mean it’s bad. My dad’s Porsche 944 S2 is a great car.

By: tim

tim — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 02:08:21 +0000

It’ll be a baby Cayenne, purely for the profit margin.

By: BCM

BCM — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:58:24 +0000

My recollection is that most people hated the 928 from it’s introduction until it was finally killed– why bring it back? My high-school history teacher said when the 928 came out, “Porsches aren’t front engined.” The Cayenne may be accepted for for practical reasons, but another high performance GT? Still, most people have come to accept water-cooled Porsches, so maybe the world is ready for another 928– at least if it’s less ugly than the original.

By: Chris G

Chris G — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:39:53 +0000

The original 928 had a front mounted V-8 and was positioned to eventually replace the 911. It never did, and I think it’s because it wasn’t unique enough. Too many other exotics have front mounted V-8’s. Only one has a rear mounted flat 6.

By: LKK

LKK — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:28:47 +0000

interesting look

By: Micah

Micah — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:20:29 +0000

Could someone explain the difference of 928 v 911? Like price, appointments, HP, Handling and/or target market? It seems like there would be too much overlap with a 928 AND a 911.