Rumored Porsche Models Include Cayenne Coupe And 928 Revival

If the rumors are true, when can we expect these new models?

Automotive rumors don't always pan out, but it is still fun to speculate on what new models will be coming from certain manufacturers. Porsche has been unveiling new versions of cars left and right, with the new Cayenne E-Hybrid its latest revelation. But when it comes to completely new models, the company doesn't like to stray far from its core offerings. It's hard to predict what a company like Porsche will release in the coming years, but German site Autobild has attempted to predict what the German automaker will release up until 2022.

The first model on the docket is a coupe-like version of the Cayenne SUV. Porsche would be smart to compete in the lucrative SUV Coupe segment, which includes the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. This new model will likely share drivetrains with the standard Cayenne, but come with a more coupe-like design and a higher price tag. We could see the Cayenne coupe this year in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. Porsche will likely reveal a facelifted version of the Macan in 2018 as well as the highly anticipated 718 GT4, which is rumored to borrow the 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3.

One of the most supprising rumors is a revival of the 928 name. A new 928 would be based on the Panamera platform, of course with two doors instead of four. The 992 generation 911 should debut sometime in 2019, along with the Mission E. Finally, an electric version of the Macan is rumored by 2022 when it will arrive with three outputs: 215 horsepower, 322 hp, and 430 hp. Of these rumors, the prospect of a new 928 makes us the most giddy. Which rumored Porsche model are you most excited for?

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Rumored Porsche Models Include Cayenne Coupe And 928 Revival

If the rumors are true, when can we expect these new models?

Automotive rumors don't always pan out, but it is still fun to speculate on what new models will be coming from certain manufacturers. Porsche has been unveiling new versions of cars left and right, with the new Cayenne E-Hybrid its latest revelation. But when it comes to completely new models, the company doesn't like to stray far from its core offerings. It's hard to predict what a company like Porsche will release in the coming years, but German site Autobild has attempted to predict what the German automaker will release up until 2022.

The first model on the docket is a coupe-like version of the Cayenne SUV. Porsche would be smart to compete in the lucrative SUV Coupe segment, which includes the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. This new model will likely share drivetrains with the standard Cayenne, but come with a more coupe-like design and a higher price tag. We could see the Cayenne coupe this year in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. Porsche will likely reveal a facelifted version of the Macan in 2018 as well as the highly anticipated 718 GT4, which is rumored to borrow the 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3.

One of the most supprising rumors is a revival of the 928 name. A new 928 would be based on the Panamera platform, of course with two doors instead of four. The 992 generation 911 should debut sometime in 2019, along with the Mission E. Finally, an electric version of the Macan is rumored by 2022 when it will arrive with three outputs: 215 horsepower, 322 hp, and 430 hp. Of these rumors, the prospect of a new 928 makes us the most giddy. Which rumored Porsche model are you most excited for?

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Acura Arming Lineup With New Turbo V6 For Type S Trim Revival

The NSX has given Acura the confidence it needs to force the rest of its lineup into the performance arena.

Once upon a time Acuras were known for sublimating tires with little regard for the safety of anyone or anything in the near vicinity. There’s still the NSX out to thrill those that can afford it, but aside from that the notion of performance has been relatively absent from the modern Acura lineup. Maybe Acura wised up on its own or maybe it listened to us, but either way the performance drought is to be no more. During the 2018 Detroit auto show, Acura announced that it will be reviving its old performance line, known as Type S.

The backbone of the Type S line will be a newly developed turbocharged V6 power plant that’ll be exclusive to Acura. "We have made a major commitment to Acura to bring each element of Precision Crafted Performance to life through a new generation of products," said Toshiaki Mikoshiba, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Acura will pursue a unique powertrain strategy that underscores the brand's rightful place as the performance division of Honda." Gearheads will laud the fact that the turbo V6 will continue the direction started by the NSX supercar and utilize Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system to send torque to the wheel or wheels that can get the most use out of it.

That should sit well in Acuras with a Type S badge, which we last saw on the 2008 TL that featured a track-tuned chassis, high performance tires and brakes, sporty interior and exterior upgrades, and engine tweaks to back that bark up with bite. In addition to Type S models, Acura will introduce A-Spec variants to every core model in its lineup. A-Spec packages add a more aggressive tune to certain components such as the suspension to give buyers a hotted-up option than the base car it's on, but A-Spec could become the middle ground tuning option once Type S is back. While it’s currently available on the TLX and ILX sedans, the newest vehicle to receive the new version of A-Spec will be a TLX coming in 2018 with a 2.4-liter power plant.

With Acura back in the performance game, this marks the last major Japanese luxury automaker to up the performance ante—a mark that the Island nation is ready to take another step forward in the fight against the Germans.

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Rumored Porsche Models Include Cayenne Coupe And 928 Revival

If the rumors are true, when can we expect these new models?

Automotive rumors don't always pan out, but it is still fun to speculate on what new models will be coming from certain manufacturers. Porsche has been unveiling new versions of cars left and right, with the new Cayenne E-Hybrid its latest revelation. But when it comes to completely new models, the company doesn't like to stray far from its core offerings. It's hard to predict what a company like Porsche will release in the coming years, but German site Autobild has attempted to predict what the German automaker will release up until 2022.

The first model on the docket is a coupe-like version of the Cayenne SUV. Porsche would be smart to compete in the lucrative SUV Coupe segment, which includes the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. This new model will likely share drivetrains with the standard Cayenne, but come with a more coupe-like design and a higher price tag. We could see the Cayenne coupe this year in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. Porsche will likely reveal a facelifted version of the Macan in 2018 as well as the highly anticipated 718 GT4, which is rumored to borrow the 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3.

One of the most supprising rumors is a revival of the 928 name. A new 928 would be based on the Panamera platform, of course with two doors instead of four. The 992 generation 911 should debut sometime in 2019, along with the Mission E. Finally, an electric version of the Macan is rumored by 2022 when it will arrive with three outputs: 215 horsepower, 322 hp, and 430 hp. Of these rumors, the prospect of a new 928 makes us the most giddy. Which rumored Porsche model are you most excited for?

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