Porsche to share Panamera and 911 platform with Volkswagen brands
Earlier this week, Volkswagen released a statement saying that it plans to complete its merger with Porsche during the course of 2011.
According to Michael Macht of Porsche, the sports car maker is prepared to share the Panamera and 911 platforms with other Volkswagen Group brands.
“Porsche needs to become a strong pillar of VW, as well as having its own production and research and development capabilities. It is important to “¨use synergies as well as having independence,” Macht said. “The Panamera platform could be used by other brands for models that are in development and at the concept stage.”
When asked if Porsche’s 911 platform was also set to be shared with other brands in Volkswagen, Macht said that it could be made available on other vehicles under Volkswagen’s umbrella.
As for engine sharing, Porsche will only use Volkswagen V6 in its Cayenne SUV. Other than that Macht said that “engine development is a core value for Porsche” and the company will work to stick to its core values.
– By: Kap Shah
Source: AutoCar
