Topless Panamera?

According to a recent report, Porsche will be producing a Panamera Convertible. But in an unexpected twist, it's unlikely to be a four-door convertible. Rather, in the interest of chassis rigidity, Porsche will be going with a two-door, four-seat convertible.

After all, two doors will also help to keep the weight down.

Wondering why Porsche is building the car? "We have a broad range of 14 derivatives of the 911 that are very successful," development chief Wolfgang Duerheimer told [I]Automobilwoche[/I]. "So it stands to reason we should diversify the line up for the Panamera as well."

Here's another interesting bit: since Volkswagen now owns Porsche, the Panamera platform could be used for other products. A VW board member even added, "The new Porsche Panamera offers the potential for synergies."

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