Dreaming Up A Pre-Panamera Sport Turismo With The Least Loved 911 - Storyboard

Porsche first explored the concept of a wagon with the 928-4 concept car

I stumbled upon a 996-inspired wagon made with A.I. The wagon's design is impressive, with a unique glasshouse and wide rear end

The cargo space on the render though, appears to be similar to an Impreza Wagon. compared to boxier options like a Volvo V70R from that time

In the early 2000s, a sporty wagon would have been a desirable option for a middle-aged dad with a lead foot

Performance SUVs weren't around as the Cayenne was yet to make its debut, and choices for practical performance wagons were limited.

While Japanese automakers dominated the practical performance wagon market you had a few sporty options from European automakers

BMW E39 (540i), Audi (C5 RS6), and Volvo also offered sporty wagon options

Creating a Porsche wagon would involve significant engineering challenges, as seen with the Panamera. The engine placement in a sedan or wagon differs from a 911

Porsche has embraced the wagon format with both the Taycan and Panamera Sport Turismo models

While some dislike the 996's fried-egg headlights, there are affordable fixes available

While the 996's cabin was low-rent, a combination of performance and practicality would have made it a compelling choice.

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