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Porsche granted GT5 trademark

GT5 cars could take the shape of flagship versions of the Panamera or Macan
1 min read26 May '15
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Porsche has trademarked the GT5, pointing towards a new motorsport-developed version of its cars. Porsche’s high-performance models have always carried numbers in relation with the FIA class they are designed to race in. For example, the Porsche 911 GT3 was designed for use in the FIA Group GT3 class.

Since there is no motorsport called GT5, this new trademark indicates that it will be a model never seen before and will  stand out in the motorsport environment. The new car may take the form of a flagship version of the Panamera or Macan. A spokesperson from Porsche said, “There’s no comment on that (GT5) in relation to what our future product might be.”

The flagship versions of Porsche cars are developed by Porsche’s Weissach-based GT division, which applies motorsport logic and expertise to develop more capable cars. Andreas Preuninger, head of the GT division, had previously indicated that he thought there was more room in the company’s line-up for more focussed models.

The production of GT models is usually limited but since the interest in the line is clearly growing, widening the range would be a great idea for Porsche.

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