Reborn Porsche 928 Takes Shape

2009-10-29T05:57:00.000-07:00

Porche readies itself to release a blast from the past! Porsche is in the process of developing a successor to the 928 in the body of a luxurious, front engined grand touring model, said to be a spiritual successor to the 928 built between 1977 and 1995. This new 928 will be a fifth model line for Porsche and is said to be positioned above the 911 in the model range.

While Porsche's sporty the Boxster and Cayman, the 911, and the Cayenne SUV, as well as new four-door Panamera, Porsche already appears to have it model bases covered. But, on second glance, they are lacking a front engined GT tourer. It's entirely possible that this is Porsche move to compete with the likes of rivals like the Ferrari 599 GTB, Bentley Continental GT, and Aston Martin DB9. One look at the early image above and you'll see the appear to be serious about competing in the GT segment.

It appears to be a two-door, shorter wheelbase version of the just released 2010 Panamera. Given it's front engine layout, this would allow for a near tripling of the 911's cargo area, a necessary attribute in order to compete with their other European GT rivals.

From this early image, the nose appears to closely resemble the Panamera, but the shorter wheelbase allows for smoother lines wrapping through the back of the 928. This will definitely appeal to style conscious GT buyers.

As the world has come to expect from Porsche, great attention is being paid to the driving experience. The engine line-up is said to mirror the Panamera, so a 4.8-liter V8, with or without a turbocharger, producing 400hp or 500hp will be available. The normally aspirated model is said to come in rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, while the turbo is destined to be offered in only four wheel drive.

Gasoline versions are said to not be the only power plants in the works though. The soon to be arriving Cayenne Hybrid and Panamera gasoline-electric variations are said to also provide a glimpse of the 928 hybrid drive train that will undoubtedly follow the models release.

Stay tuned for more on the 928 as it moves toward its anticipated release in calender year 2012.

Performance Porsche Creates New Blog

2009-10-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

Performance Porsche of Chapel Hill announces the launch of it's new Blog site. Visit us here for all things Porsche in the Carolina's.

We will keep our clients up to date with news on new Porsche models like the 2010 Porsche Panamera as well as existing Porsche models that will begin shipping in their 2010 versions.

You'll soon be able to follow us on Twitter so you can stay up to date on all things Porsche in North Carolina. Our facebook page is under construction, but will be available soon.

We've started showing our complete inventory live in our online gallery so that our clients can see full photos, video, complete options listings, as well as pricing for all of our Porsche inventory. Don't see something you'd like to see in our gallery's displays? Then please just send in a request and we'd be happy to add whatever details you might find necessary to enhance your Porsche shopping experience.

As always, we continue to offer great service and genuine Porsche parts specials and offers to our client. Just visit our online service center for our latest client coupons.

We look forward to providing you with a great amount of Porsche information here at this blog. If there's any way can be of assistance with any of your Porsche needs, please contact us through our website of call toll-free at 866.625.7509.

Best Regards,

Performance Porsche of Chapel Hill, NC

Performance Porsche | Chapel Hill NC

Reborn Porsche 928 Takes Shape

Performance Porsche Creates New Blog