Porsche 928-4 Prototype

While seemingly at odds with the Porsche’s roots as a sports car maker, the Panamera Sport Turismo wagon seems like a great fit in the brand’s lineup because of its combination of style and extra utility. But the company has toyed with the concept of offering a longroof variant of an existing model before. A one-off 928 shooting brake (currently in Porsche’s warehouse) called the 9284 was built in 1984 as a 75th birthday present for Ferry Porsche. The Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, Germany, started on this birthday present by taking the existing 928 S and stretching it by 250 millimetres. The designers used the extra space to fit a pair of more comfortable rear seats

inside. They also made the B-pillar more upright, so it was easier to get back there. A higher roof ensured that occupants had enough headroom, and a rear hatchback made the most of the bigger boot. Up front, fixed headlights replaced the production 928’s pop-up units.

Ferry Porsche must have liked the colour green because a dark shade of it covers the exterior and much of the cabin, including the leather trim and carpet.

Despite the extensive body modifications, the company left the powertrain the same as the standard 928. The 5.0-litre V8 produced 306 horsepower, which allowed for an estimated top speed of 162 miles per hour. Quite respectable for its day.