VW to benefit from Porsche Panamera technology

As Porsche ramps up for a takeover of Volkswagen Group, engineers at both companies are analyzing and discussing new areas of cooperation between the two firms with most of the focus centered on the use of new super-light technology. Porsche developing the technology for its upcoming Panamera and now both VW and Audi are considering using it for their own models.

“The Panamera’s super-light concept also has raised eyebrows among our colleagues in Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt,” Porsche Chief Designer Wolfgang Dürheimer told reporters.

Most had expected two synergies to flow the other way. That is, Porsche was expected to gain from VW Group’s vast parts bin and R&D facilities.
Read Article

ThierryHenry14 - 11/20/2007 10:24:50 AM

0 Boost

As expected. This will help both companies.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/20/2007 5:53:20 PM

+1 Boost

The 3.6L V6 in the '08 Cayenne has direct injection, yes.

theoptimisticpessimist - 11/20/2007 6:46:38 PM

+2 Boost

I just hope VW doesn't benefit from any styling of the Panamera.

DaHarder - 11/20/2007 9:27:29 PM

-1 Boost

Sounds like the next PHAETON...

no1listensanyway - 11/20/2007 11:11:19 PM

-1 Boost

This thing is going to be beat.

tecnopolis - 11/21/2007 2:40:15 AM

+1 Boost

Unlike Daimler and Chrysler, I do see VAG and Porsche more willing to explore and exploit the most obvious synergies between the two companies.
Although I'm not expecting $10,000 ceramic brakes on a Lupo/Polo anytime soon, I would love to see a half of a bank of a Porsche flat 6 in the new Up! If it ever goes into production.
-Alex