Porsche
Panamera A 928 Coupe
Porsche is
adding fuel to the persisting rumors that it’s working on a modern-day 928 GT
coupe after Carscoops spies caught a test mule based on a shortened version of the next
Panamera saloon in Europe.
The tester is
riding on a shorter wheelbase version of Porsche’s new Modular Standard
Platform (MSB) fitted under the chopped body of the G2-codenamed 2017 Panamera
that will be revealed later this year, while a closer examination of the wheel
arches shows that it might be running on wider tracks as well. It also has a
wider rear wing at the back that doesn’t match the stock opening.
Should this
be a case of Porsche developing a spiritual successor to the iconic 928 Coupe
that remained in production for nearly two decades until 1995, the design of
the car will probably incorporate styling cues from both the new Panamera and
the 911 featuring a more geometric styling than the original. Such a car would
compete with Mercedes-Benz’ S-Class Coupe, Bentley’s Continental GT and if
another rumor concerning BMW comes into fruition, the 8-Series too.
Naturally,
engine and transmission options would be shared with the higher end versions of
the 2017 Panamera including its new twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8s in both rear- and
all-wheel drive layouts.
Source : Carscoops
