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Modern Porsche 928 Rendering Stays Faithful to the Original

The 928 is a hideously underrated automotive icon, the car that was intended to replace the 911. Produced in Neckarsulm from 1977 to 1995, the luxurious grand tourer is the first road-going Porsche to feature a V8.
Modern Porsche 928 rendering by The Sketch Monkey 11 photos
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If the Stuttgart-based automaker were to revive the 928 for the 2022 model year, Marouane Bembli’s rendering should be the starting point for the design process. The pixel artist known as The Sketch Monkey keeps it clean and simple without going overboard with the retro styling cues, but nevertheless, his V8-engined land missile isn’t meant for this day and age.

You see, rumors of a two-door Panamera date back to when the Panamera was brand-spanking new in the lineup. It’s also worth mentioning that Porsche is fully committed to electric vehicles, just like the rest of the Volkswagen Group, and that coupes are a hard sell today.

Glance over the Q3 2021 sales figures of the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro, and you’ll understand why the German automaker still refuses to give the stamp of approval for this project. And what’s more, the Neunelfer already is a fine grand tourer as long as you stay clear of the GTS, GT3, and GT2. Those variants of the 911 feature very firm suspension tuning, which isn’t particularly adequate in daily-driving scenarios.

Unfortunately, those hoping to see a modern 928 in dealership forecourts will have to swallow the blue pill or remain ignorant by taking the red pill.

Over the course of its production life, the 928 sold just over 61,000 units worldwide. That’s two years of 911 sales, which goes to show that some things are better left as is. Be that as it may, 928 values have been steadily increasing over the past decade. The 1979 model driven by Tom Cruise in Risky Business stands out as the most expensive 928 ever sold at auction, going for an insane $1.98 million at Barrett-Jackson’s Houston auction.

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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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