Porsche 4-Door Sedan
04-13-2004 | 09:37 AM
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Porsche 4-Door Sedan This is a PhotoChop impression of an upcoming 4-Door Porsche.
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Then from the Waaaaaay Back Machine of the early 90's 
hele oude scoops van www.flat-6.net (goeie porsche-site). Dit schrijven ze:
The 989 was intended to become first 4-door Porsche ever, having a true back seat. Plans were for it to be powered by a large 4.2 litre, all alloy, water cooled V8, and for it to be the successor to the 928. Not too far into the development, it was trashed, due to the extreme development costs and limited number of potential buyers.
The control arm suspension, which was later featured on the 993, was developed for the 989. The most striking feature are the headlight and tailight clusters, which are exactly like the ones found on the latest 911, the 996. Porsche had this 1998 styling developed all the way back in 1991! Even though the project was scrapped, it was not a total loss, as it eventually served as the predecessor for the 1998 evolution of the 911 nameplate. Try to imagine the side photo of the 989 with only one set of doors, and you'll see a striking resemblance to the 996.
another
And Another
And Yet another
And finally...
Then from the Waaaaaay Back Machine of the early 90's
hele oude scoops van www.flat-6.net (goeie porsche-site). Dit schrijven ze:
The 989 was intended to become first 4-door Porsche ever, having a true back seat. Plans were for it to be powered by a large 4.2 litre, all alloy, water cooled V8, and for it to be the successor to the 928. Not too far into the development, it was trashed, due to the extreme development costs and limited number of potential buyers.
The control arm suspension, which was later featured on the 993, was developed for the 989. The most striking feature are the headlight and tailight clusters, which are exactly like the ones found on the latest 911, the 996. Porsche had this 1998 styling developed all the way back in 1991! Even though the project was scrapped, it was not a total loss, as it eventually served as the predecessor for the 1998 evolution of the 911 nameplate. Try to imagine the side photo of the 989 with only one set of doors, and you'll see a striking resemblance to the 996.
04-13-2004 | 01:09 PM
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Amen. Like other car manufacturers, they've lost their focus. It's all about going where the money is instead of staying true to your tradition. It's tarnishing the alure of a once proud legend, IMO.
What's next? A 4WD Cadilac with a 20" wheel option and a 12" 10 lb BLING BLING orament on the back? Oh wait...they've already done that.
BTW, didja know that Lamborghini once made a HUGE 4WD sport utility? It cost like $380K way back in the late 80-early 90s. That one didn't make it long thank goodness.
Oh well, check Porsche off of my dream car list.
Ferrari? Are you next? Poor 'ole Enzo will roll over in his carbon fiber 200 MPH V12 Ferrari-red grave.
What's next? A 4WD Cadilac with a 20" wheel option and a 12" 10 lb BLING BLING orament on the back? Oh wait...they've already done that.
BTW, didja know that Lamborghini once made a HUGE 4WD sport utility? It cost like $380K way back in the late 80-early 90s. That one didn't make it long thank goodness.
Oh well, check Porsche off of my dream car list.
Ferrari? Are you next? Poor 'ole Enzo will roll over in his carbon fiber 200 MPH V12 Ferrari-red grave.
04-14-2004 | 01:38 PM
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Oh my goodness, what the heck are these people doing. Supercars turn into everyday mobiles and the everyday mobiles turn into something mean (Caddy SUV's getting V-12's and silly stuff like that).
Whats going on, jeepers creepers.
Whats going on, jeepers creepers.
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04-15-2004 | 02:16 PM
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While its nice to cater to the high end customer and keep your passion about the cars, that is what almost killed Porsche in the 80s. And why it is now owned by VW, im sure the people who run the finances of Porsche make sure they design money making cars. Is it wrong to want to stay in business? While some people bash Porsche for their SUV if you have driven a Cayenne Turbo the thing is amazing. I got to flog one on the highway and it was amazingly fast. And the thing weighs nearly 6000 pounds.
04-16-2004 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by maddboost
While its nice to cater to the high end customer and keep your passion about the cars, that is what almost killed Porsche in the 80s. And why it is now owned by VW, im sure the people who run the finances of Porsche make sure they design money making cars. Is it wrong to want to stay in business? While some people bash Porsche for their SUV if you have driven a Cayenne Turbo the thing is amazing. I got to flog one on the highway and it was amazingly fast. And the thing weighs nearly 6000 pounds.
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05-21-2004 | 03:24 PM
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Dear 001,
Just got off the phone with my mole inside Porsche who told me the four door 911 sedan is guaranteed to come to market by 2007.
I know you're going to ask why do they have to do this car?
Plain and simple, the classic 911 doesn't have the stuff to convert customers fleeing the brand for E55's, M5's and others, even with the intro of the 997.
And it's not Porsche's fault.
Most people need the extra room that the 4-door super sedans offer and there is virtually no performance tradeoff.
Especially, American customers.
In my opinion, the car makes even more sense to combat the departing customers than the Cayenne.
Finally, there's one last reason.
Porsche's brand suffers by not being able to live up to their slogan of "There is no substitute". Frankly, in today's market there are MANY substitutes.
I know I would much rather have an M5 than a 997.
That said, the business cases are strong and you can take it to the bank that it's coming soon.
Porsche doesn't like to be in second place to anyone.
And to make matters worse is that MB and BMW have been rubbing their faces in the sand which isn't sitting too well with Porsche execs.
All the best to your readers,
Johnny 'Bump City' Bumpus
What do you think? Is this car important to Porsche or should they forget it?
Just got off the phone with my mole inside Porsche who told me the four door 911 sedan is guaranteed to come to market by 2007.
I know you're going to ask why do they have to do this car?
Plain and simple, the classic 911 doesn't have the stuff to convert customers fleeing the brand for E55's, M5's and others, even with the intro of the 997.
And it's not Porsche's fault.
Most people need the extra room that the 4-door super sedans offer and there is virtually no performance tradeoff.
Especially, American customers.
In my opinion, the car makes even more sense to combat the departing customers than the Cayenne.
Finally, there's one last reason.
Porsche's brand suffers by not being able to live up to their slogan of "There is no substitute". Frankly, in today's market there are MANY substitutes.
I know I would much rather have an M5 than a 997.
That said, the business cases are strong and you can take it to the bank that it's coming soon.
Porsche doesn't like to be in second place to anyone.
And to make matters worse is that MB and BMW have been rubbing their faces in the sand which isn't sitting too well with Porsche execs.
All the best to your readers,
Johnny 'Bump City' Bumpus
What do you think? Is this car important to Porsche or should they forget it?
05-21-2004 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by maddboost
While its nice to cater to the high end customer and keep your passion about the cars, that is what almost killed Porsche in the 80s. And why it is now owned by VW, im sure the people who run the finances of Porsche make sure they design money making cars. Is it wrong to want to stay in business? While some people bash Porsche for their SUV if you have driven a Cayenne Turbo the thing is amazing. I got to flog one on the highway and it was amazingly fast. And the thing weighs nearly 6000 pounds.
