Sources recently told the Automotive News that Porsche is contemplating a convertible (cabrio) version of its new four-door Panamera. If Porsche decides to green light the Cabrio version of the Panamera it will be a two-door with a soft top. There are also rumors circulating that a GT Coupe is also being considered.
Porsche hasn't confirmed that the existence of a Panamera Cabrio or GT Coupe, but Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Dürheimer has implied that more variants of the Panamera could be on the way.
Before either the Cabrio or GT Coupe make it to market expect V6 and hybrid powered versions of the Panamera. A diesel powered model is supposedly also in the works.
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Comments (7)
4 door convert?....interesting...
Posted by gilly | October 8, 2009 1:13 PM
Posted on October 8, 2009 13:13
oops...missed that whole 2 door, soft top thing...
Posted by gilly | October 8, 2009 1:14 PM
Posted on October 8, 2009 13:14
it simply looks like a stretch version of a 911, so I dont see the point of a coupe just buy a 911, or caymen
Posted by 6thgear | October 8, 2009 1:44 PM
Posted on October 8, 2009 13:44
Hmm... GT Coupe...
Does this mean someone at Porsche finally realized this car is ugly in its current configuration?
With some tweaking, the GT coupe could look like a modern-day 928, which was *not* ugly IMHO.
Posted by Kawi | October 9, 2009 4:06 AM
Posted on October 9, 2009 04:06
Quoting 6thgear:
'it simply looks like a stretch version of a 911, so I dont see the point of a coupe just buy a 911, or caymen'
This is wrong in several facets. Two foremost:
1. Panamera is a GT by design and the other two are sports cars with many GT comforts added. Understanding the concept of GT (Grand Tourer, Gran Turismo) helps.
2. Engine placement, vehicle balance. Moment of inertia.
Posted by Sorry | October 9, 2009 1:11 PM
Posted on October 9, 2009 13:11
Screw those and buy a GT2 and be done with it.
God a Porsche diesel...what is the world coming to.
Posted by Brian | October 9, 2009 2:21 PM
Posted on October 9, 2009 14:21
@Brian
The world hasn't changed: Before he designed the beetle and built sportscars, Porsche designed the Volkstraktor, which was an air-cooled diesel tractor, which was built in ample number after WWII.
But as far I'm concerned: As long as we don't have a 998 diesel to look forward to Porsche can do all they like.
Posted by M | October 11, 2009 10:56 PM
Posted on October 11, 2009 22:56