I8ABMR

Hey guys I came across this info after reading about it in a magazine this month. I did a little research and thought you guys might like to know what Porsche's actual first sedan was. This was Porsche's only 4 door until the Cayanne stormed in for 2003.

The car is interesting because it was a V6 sedan built for Studebaker in the 50's. Porsche called it te Type 542, but when sold under the studebaker name the car was called the Z - 87. I guess the Panamera isnt really the first sedan Porsche built.



Just a little info for you automotive enthusiasts and historians.

http://www.studebaker-info.org/stude...porsche08.html

IS-SV

But that's why it was branded as Studebaker, not a Porsche. Nice bit of history.

LexFather

I actually have this issue of R&T with this vehicle. It was a special 911 4 door built by a wealthy dealer who wanted one. THe 911 Troutman



In the early 1990s Ulrich Bez (not Aston CEO) wanted a 4 door Porsche....the 989 it was called internally....sadly Porsche was broke then and development stopped



Now we have this

bruce van

Ugly then. Uglier now. No thanks!

IS-SV

For sure, not the intention.

in5ane_3

I enjoy the styling of the Panamera, it's a nice attempt at a Porsche 4 door keeping its heritage of styling.

2ndchance

The studebaker doesn't actually look too bad. The panamera, on the other hand. Blech. Fortunately, Lamborghini opted to do a four door the right way. Sexy sexy.

DustinV

I find the Panamera to be utterly sexy.

Seeing them in the flesh also helps. Stuttgart is filled with them.

I8ABMR

I thought it was a cool piece of info that a car enthusiasts should know in case the Panamera comes up in conversation

I8ABMR

I wondering if the car will fall on its face when released or will the LA ,got to have the new new car, drivers greet it with open arms. Look at the Hummer. It sold because it was so damn ugly.

IS-SV

My guess it will sell well in the first few months and fade later. Flavor of the month out of the gate, just because it's different.

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iTrader: (1)

Certain cars just do not need two sets of doors.

I8ABMR

I second that. The 911 is one of them