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Seven new Porsche models down the pike—Oh My!

November 5, 8:59 PMAuto ExaminerRuth Manuel-Logan
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Stop salivating!
Stop salivating!
Porsche

Who woulda thunk that in this economy, with tanking vehicle sales all around, that a car manufacturer would dare introduce not one, not two, but seven new models. Luxe brand Porsche producer of the 911, Boxster, Panamera, Cayenne and Cayman was once upon a time a two model automaker. Now industry folks are quite surprised to say the least, that Porsche might be expanding over the next four years.

What’s in the cards for VW’s adopted child? Next year, you just might be seeing V6 engines in Panamera offered in gas or diesel, with a hybrid version down the pike in 2011. A Cayenne hybrid will use the ‘full parallel hybrid system,’ translation, owners can chose to run the SUV in zero emissions mode if they’re traveling short distances. The Cayenne will be more curvaceous and some say it might even resemble its lil’ sis the 911. And speaking of 911’s, look for a spanking new look by mid-2012—longer and wider.

The Cayenne might also be giving birth to a baby. Word on the street is that the Q5 could quite possibly  be used as the basis for a baby Cayenne or the Porsche Rockster small SUV.

Finally here come the coupes and cabrios in 2013. A three-door 928 could be in the works, first as a cabrio, then as a coupe. But mums the word all around Porsche town. So keep your eyes glued and stay tuned….

--Car Chick


 

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