Porsche Caught Testing New Bentley Platform

These Porsche Panamera test mules are the first evidence of the firm's engineering work on VW Group’s new rear-wheel-drive MSB platform.

The MSB platform is destined to underpin the next generation of Bentley models (including the new Continental GT and Flying Spur) and future Panamera family models, including a Panamera coupé and cabriolet.

The MSB is based heavily on today’s Panamera platform, which is unique to Porsche's big five-door hatch. It’s understood that the MSB re-engineering will see more in the way of mixed materials – aluminium as well as high-strength steel – in its construction.


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MattDarringer - 11/1/2013 3:57:27 PM

+1 Boost

Not only does Bentley need RWD, Audi does too. Audi needs to go premium RWD rather then premium FWD with the quattro bandaid tucked on. Quattro, like the vapidly named SHAWD (super handling????) is trying to use technology to overcome built in design flaws. There is a VERY good reason why the BMW 3 is a much better drive than an A4 quattro. The BMW begins with correct design. Taking Audi premium RED means tht VW could then become near premium in the USA--which is what it thinks it is already but isn't--and install Chinese built Skodas as their value brand.