Porsche will launch a convertible version of its new four-door Panamera saloon, according to reports from Germany.
Company sources reportedly claim the convertible version of the Panamera will have just two-doors to try and keep its weight down and to maximise rigidity, but it will retain much of its space in the rear.
The roof is likely to be a soft-top seen on Porsche’s other models, rather than a retractable hard top. It will reportedly cost 11,000 euro (£10,100) more than the saloon.
Porsche has not officially confirmed the Panamera convertible for production although development chief Wolfgang Duerheimer hinted that more Panamera variants were possible.
“We have a broad range of 14 derivatives of the 911 that are very successful,” he told German media. “So it stands to reason we should diversify the line-up for the Panamera as well.”
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I like the Panamera, I like the fact it polarises opinion and I like the fact that it's different. I don't think this ragtop will ever see the light of day though, the 911 already covers this niche.
On Steely's point about the 928, the 928 was sublime, my Uncle had a S4 in 1986ish and it was just the most wonderful car with bulges and curves in all the right places, he got rid of it for a M635CSI, I believe he rued the day too. He drives a XKR now but never forgot his 928.
And what a noise it made under load.
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People get so vexed about Porsche building new cars. Actually Roger has a point about being progressive. This car will be a well-built, two door convertible grand tourer and everyone gets excited and nearly all of those people have never owned a Porsche nor never will. Anyone remember the 928? Bloody good car.