Porsche will build a coupe based on the Panamera

Porsche has plans to expand the range of variants of hatchback Panamera next generation at the expense of front-compartment, according to Autocar referring to high-ranking sources within the German manufacturer.

According to KHABAR KHODRO, New products will be built on a shortened platform of “Pan” and become the ideological successor to the 928, produced from 1978 to 1995. As expected, this car will receive a code 929 and will be able to compete with the sports car Aston Martin DB9, Bentley Continental and Ferrari California. After the release compartment, Porsche also expects to produce versions of this model with an open body.

According to preliminary information, hatch a new generation of Porsche Panamera will be launched in the 2014-2015 year.

How to add sources of publication Autocar, increasing the number of modifications of the “Pan” depends entirely on how effectively expand production Porsche. At the moment, the DM has already announced plans to modernize the plant in Leipzig, which will lead to the side of the crossover Cajun and may move production of the hatchback body Panamera next-generation businesses in Hanover at the plant in Leipzig.

The two sides have also added a British magazine that Porsche considering a version of “Pan” with a body «Shooting brake» (three-door hatchback). No final decision on this car is still pending.