Porsche 969 - Revision history

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	The sole prototype - which consisted of a modified 911 and a clay styling buck - was destroyed.		The sole prototype - which consisted of a modified 911 and a clay styling buck - was destroyed.

			==See Also==
			{{Porsche}}

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	Porsche intended to create a more powerful, range topping model, based loosely upon the 911. The 969 was to feature a hugely powerful twin-turbocharged engine, and was to pick up where the 959 left off, using much of the supercar's technology.		Porsche intended to create a more powerful, range topping model, based loosely upon the 911. The 969 was to feature a hugely powerful '''twin-turbocharged engine''', and was to pick up where the [[Porsche 959]] left off, using much of the supercar's technology. Styling consisted of circular 959-esque headlamps, with the traditional 911 roofline, finished off with a bespoilered tail end, hiding the intercoolers for the turbochargers.

	However, a lack of profits and money to develop the car meant that it, along with the equally ambitious 989, were terminated. The sole prototype was destroyed.		However, a lack of profits and money to develop the car meant that it, along with the equally ambitious 989, were terminated. The management of Porsche became increasingly tetchy over new projects due to a sudden turn around in profits, and a cease-fire was placed on all projects apart from the [[Porsche 993]].

			The sole prototype - which consisted of a modified 911 and a clay styling buck - was destroyed.

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	\| Body Style		\| Body Style
	\| ~~Four~~-door ~~saloon~~		\| Two-door coupe
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
	\| Length		\| Length
	\| c. ~~4700~~ mm		\| c. 4200 mm
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Width		\| Width
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	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Wheelbase		\| Wheelbase
	\| ~~2826~~ mm		\| c. 2500 mm
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
	\| Weight		\| Weight
	\| ~~1500kg~~		\| 1250kg
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Transmission		\| Transmission
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	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
	\| Engine		\| Engine
	\| 3.6-4.2 litre 80-~~degree V8 engine~~, ~~water cooled~~		\| 3.6-4.2 litre flat-six, twin-turocharged
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Power		\| Power
	\| c. ~~300bhp~~		\| c. 400bhp
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| [[Porsche 928]] <br> [[~~Maserati Quattroporte~~]] <br> [[~~Mercedes S-Class]] <br> [[BMW 7-Series~~]]		\| [[Porsche 928]] <br> [[Ferrari 348]] <br> [[Lamborghini Diablo]]
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Designer		\| Designer
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	In 1988, Porsche produced a '''~~four~~-~~dour saloon~~''' called the '''969''', based upon the bodystyling of the 911. Intended as the successor to the [[Porsche ~~928~~]], the car did not get past the prototype stage.		In 1988, Porsche produced a '''two-door''' called the '''969''', based upon the bodystyling of the 911. Intended as the successor to the [[Porsche 930]], the car did not get past the prototype stage.

	==~~Ulrich Bez's Brainchild~~==		==Back to Turbocharging==

	~~During the 1980s,~~ Porsche ~~was going from strength~~ to ~~strength~~, ~~and~~ the ~~928 model~~ was ~~selling more than expected. However, many customers complained that it did not offer enough interior room~~ to be a ~~true GT~~, and ~~Porsche set Dr. [[Ulrich Bez]] and a dedicated team~~ of ~~engineers onto~~ the ~~task of creating a replacement~~.		Porsche intended to create a more powerful, range topping model, based loosely upon the 911. The 969 was to feature a hugely powerful twin-turbocharged engine, and was to pick up where the 959 left off, using much of the supercar's technology.

	The brief of the design was a car that would be both comfortable and sporty, and would out-perform the contemporary Mercedes, Maserati and BMW saloon cars. Bez designed a front-engined, rear drive platform, powered by a completely new '''80-degree V8 engine''', around which Porsche CoD [[Harm Lagaay]] designed a fresh and modern bodyshell. Power output was targeted at around 300bhp, and water cooling was chosen for the V8. The prototype was finished in silver metallic, and given 'Cup' alloys. It certainly looked promising, and Porsche reportedly received numerous letters of intent from particularly keen customers.		However, a lack of profits and money to develop the car meant that it, along with the equally ambitious 989, were terminated. The sole prototype was destroyed.

	However, it was to get better. Under the shell, Porsche stole the technology gleaned from the [[Porsche 959]] supercar for the suspension and braking systems. For Porsche's flagship, customers and media were ready to draw conclusions that it would feature lavish usage of advanced materials, like carbon and plastic composite body panels, and titanium engine parts.

	~~==Losing Steam==~~

	~~The project, heading into 1991, was around 80-85% complete. But~~ a ~~string~~ of events led to its downfall. As Dr. Bez left Porsche, the management voiced concern over the project - and rightly so, as Porsche's worldwide sales had dropped dramatically following the stock market crash. Money was drying up quickly, and it was reasoned that the market for such a large and expensive automobile had evaporated years before. With much trepidation, the project was cancelled, and money ~~piled into other models in~~ the ~~range.~~

	~~Porsche said shortly after the termination that they had crushed the sole prototype, but have recently denied this and maintain~~ that it ~~is in storage. The legacy of the 969 project lives on, though~~, with the ~~styling directly inspiring the [[Porsche 993]] and rear-light design echoed in the [[Porsche 996]]~~. The ~~control-arm suspension became a Porsche 911 key feature from the 993-generation forwards.~~

	~~However, more specifically, Porsche plans to revive the 969 concept with the Panamera, due for release in 2009. It will have taken 21 years, but the 969 will see the light of day yet~~.

	~~{{Porsche}}~~

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			\| Porsche 969
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			\| Production
			\| 1988 - one-off prototype
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Class
			\| Sports Luxury
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Body Style
			\| Four-door saloon
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Length
			\| c. 4700 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Width
			\| c. 1850 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;
			\| Height
			\| c. 1300 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Wheelbase
			\| 2826 mm
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Weight
			\| 1500kg
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Transmission
			\| Five-speed manual or automatic
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Engine
			\| 3.6-4.2 litre 80-degree V8 engine, water cooled
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Power
			\| c. 300bhp
			\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
			\| Similar
			\| [[Porsche 928]] <br> [[Maserati Quattroporte]] <br> [[Mercedes S-Class]] <br> [[BMW 7-Series]]
			\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\| Designer
			\| [[Harm Lagaay]]
			\|}

	In 1988, Porsche produced a '''four-dour saloon''' called the '''969''', based upon the bodystyling of the 911. Intended as the successor to the [[Porsche 928]], the car did not get past the prototype stage.		In 1988, Porsche produced a '''four-dour saloon''' called the '''969''', based upon the bodystyling of the 911. Intended as the successor to the [[Porsche 928]], the car did not get past the prototype stage.

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2007-03-29T15:35:10Z

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In 1988, Porsche produced a '''four-dour saloon''' called the '''969''', based upon the bodystyling of the 911. Intended as the successor to the [[Porsche 928]], the car did not get past the prototype stage.

==Ulrich Bez's Brainchild==

During the 1980s, Porsche was going from strength to strength, and the 928 model was selling more than expected. However, many customers complained that it did not offer enough interior room to be a true GT, and Porsche set Dr. [[Ulrich Bez]] and a dedicated team of engineers onto the task of creating a replacement.

The brief of the design was a car that would be both comfortable and sporty, and would out-perform the contemporary Mercedes, Maserati and BMW saloon cars. Bez designed a front-engined, rear drive platform, powered by a completely new '''80-degree V8 engine''', around which Porsche CoD [[Harm Lagaay]] designed a fresh and modern bodyshell. Power output was targeted at around 300bhp, and water cooling was chosen for the V8. The prototype was finished in silver metallic, and given 'Cup' alloys. It certainly looked promising, and Porsche reportedly received numerous letters of intent from particularly keen customers.

However, it was to get better. Under the shell, Porsche stole the technology gleaned from the [[Porsche 959]] supercar for the suspension and braking systems. For Porsche's flagship, customers and media were ready to draw conclusions that it would feature lavish usage of advanced materials, like carbon and plastic composite body panels, and titanium engine parts.

==Losing Steam==

The project, heading into 1991, was around 80-85% complete. But a string of events led to its downfall. As Dr. Bez left Porsche, the management voiced concern over the project - and rightly so, as Porsche's worldwide sales had dropped dramatically following the stock market crash. Money was drying up quickly, and it was reasoned that the market for such a large and expensive automobile had evaporated years before. With much trepidation, the project was cancelled, and money piled into other models in the range.

Porsche said shortly after the termination that they had crushed the sole prototype, but have recently denied this and maintain that it is in storage. The legacy of the 969 project lives on, though, with the styling directly inspiring the [[Porsche 993]] and rear-light design echoed in the [[Porsche 996]]. The control-arm suspension became a Porsche 911 key feature from the 993-generation forwards.

However, more specifically, Porsche plans to revive the 969 concept with the Panamera, due for release in 2009. It will have taken 21 years, but the 969 will see the light of day yet.

{{Porsche}}