. A little over forty years ago, the Porsche 928 revolutionized suspension technology—with the legendary Weissach axle.
1973:
New suspension designs are gaining ground. Suddenly the future for rear-engine cars looks uncertain. Porsche’s developers and decision makers are concerned. The 911, which has been on the market for nine years, is selling well and is a major commercial success. But the question is: how much longer will that continue? Voices prophesying the end of the car’s career cannot be ignored. Some people in Zuffenhausen even think that the 911 has exhausted its potential—mistakenly so, as it’ll turn out.
Meeting of sports car generations:
Today’s Panamera next to the 928.
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