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Report: Porsche Working On Panamera-Based 928, Bentley Sharing

 
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2011 Porsche Panamera 928 rendering

2011 Porsche Panamera 928 rendering

Back in 2009 we brought you a preview of what a grand touring coupe based on the Porsche Panamera platform might look like, and last week reports surfaced that Porsche might be looking at sharing tech with Bentley. Today those two ideas come together in a new interview with Porsche chief Matthias Mueller.

The news isn't all that new, but the idea of a successor to the 928 is always enticing, regardless of how likely or unlikely it may be for actual production. That likelihood is still fairly low, by the way, though Porsche is keeping the door open as a response to competitive brands.

Sharing tech with Bentley could further pry that door open, if a two-door variant of the Panamera platform should find a home with that brand as well. Parts purchasing and architecture sharing could benefit from economies of scale, though the benefit would mostly flow toward Bentley as the marque's volumes won't contribute much if anything to cost reduction for Porsche.

What do you think of Porsche's looming integration within VW Group brands? Can it be done while preserving Porsche's (remaining) purity, or will it lead to yet more deviations from the uniquely designed, classically styled sports cars of the past?

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  1. fb_1418622783 avatar Matt Frawley Posted: 11/24/2010 1:21pm PST

    I think next generation Bentley Continental will based Porsche Panamera for GT. GTC and Spur will both RWD/AWD layout. it is great idea. I knew Porsche Panamera have more craft stainless steel, aluminum, any wood trims and more than Connolly leathers. it will best next generation Bentley Continental than currently generation.
     
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  2. By WizardsLore Posted: 11/24/2010 7:42pm PST

    if it looks anything like that mock up above you will have a bloodbath...it is a poor design and i hope to god is never considered. the closest i have seen is from Car and Driver, where they put in a design. If you google the "car and driver: 928GTS concept" you will see a picture. i for one woudl save my pennies and get one.
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 11/24/2010 8:29pm PST

    This rumor has been floating around since the Panamera came out, so until they get a spy shot of the car, or something very substantial, call this rumor
     
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  4. By  gazzed Posted: 11/29/2010 6:53am PST

    A Big "No Thank You" if this is what the next 928 would look like - scroll down further to see ( http://blog.niot.net/en/tag/rendered+speculation/ )
     
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