German sports car maker Porsche currently is on such a high that it is difficult even for the professional spy photographer, not to mention the enthusiast car nut to keep track with all the product development that takes place. Currently out and about are:
(1) Prototypes for the facelift of the first generation Cayenne (to debut later this year), simultaneously with (2), the first test mules for the all-new second generation of the Cayenne (a further three years away), (3) prototypes for the facelift of the current 997 series Carrera (to debut exactly three years after the introduction of the first 997), and (4) first test mules for the Panamera, which is Porsche’s all-new fourth model line, a front-engined four door four-seat sports saloon. These test mules hide their new platform and running gear under an inconspicuous BMW 5-series and Audi A8 skin. Knowing Porsche’s development scheme, the debut of the Panamera is quite exactly three years away from now and hence, should take place in the second half of 2009. (5) Eagerly awaited, but not yet seen in the flesh, is the successor for the outphased limited-edition Carrera GT, which may break cover at any moment now. Also not seen just yet, but due in around two year’s time from now on, are the facelifted versions of the current editions of the Boxster (6) and the Cayman (7), plus various uprated sports versions of these models (8).
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