Porsche Cayenne Convertible prototype

Ever since the introduction of the Porsche Cayenne, the Stuttgart-based company has seriously considered refreshing the market with different versions of this model, and one of the options was a convertible version. However, Porsche doubted the attractiveness and profitability of this version, so the car never went into production.

Now, celebrating 20 years since the arrival of the Porsche Cayenne on the market, Porsche has recalled the unique Package Function Model. It is a prototype made on the basis of the standard Cayenne, but 20 cm longer. The vehicle is not drivable, as it does not have the body reinforcements that are necessary for a convertible.

“An SUV as a convertible is a challenge both aesthetically and formally. An SUV always has a large and heavy body. You combine this with a small top half and then cut off the roof – you get very strange shapes emerging from that,” says Michael Mauer.

The most interesting is the design of the folding soft roof, which was supposed to replace the rigid one. It is planned that the roof can be opened in both directions thanks to the luggage compartment lid that is attached to the front and back. The design is similar to that of the 911 Targa, but as it never passed computer simulation, it was never built. Therefore, the roof must be installed manually. The design of the side windows has been changed, which now give the cabriolet a more elegant look. The two doors are 20 centimeters longer than those on the standard Cayenne. The rear part of the car did not receive a final design solution. There are still many open design and mechanical solutions that are not final, such as low or high positioned tail lights.