Porsche 989 4 door sedan, the predecessor to the Panamera

This is the Porsche 989 4 door sedan prototype that never made it to production.  It was to be a front engine, rear drive V8 like the Panamera.  The engine and drive-train were based on the then 928 coupe.  Notice how close the front headlights and bumper design are to what would be the 993 and how the rear end and tail lights look very much like the 996.  You can also see a resemblance in the rear quarter and roof line on the Panamera.  Porsche’s sagging sales in 1989 through 1991 probably played a large part in keeping the 989 from making it into production; it however still had an impact on two later Carrera models.