Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.A Halo Car Is Reportedly Part of Porsche's TurnaroundPorsche isn't cruising along right now. The German sports car giant is knee-deep in a company-wide shakeup after sluggish EV sales and shrinking profits forced it to rethink its game plan. The brand admits the restructuring hurts, but claims it's starting to pay off.One idea that just won't die is a brand-new flagship supercar parked above the Porsche 911 – not a replacement, but something even rarer, pricier, and flashier. Basically, a spiritual follow-up to the 918 Spyder.AdvertisementAdvertisementHere's where things get interesting: Porsche might not have to start from zero. Instead of cooking up a brand-new platform, it could just borrow one already sitting in the Volkswagen Group garage. Word is, that platform belongs to Audi's upcoming Nuvolari.AudiThe Shortcut Porsche NeedsAutomotive News claims Porsche is eyeing tech from the Audi Nuvolari for its next supercar. Nothing's set in stone yet, and Porsche's top brass are supposedly waiting until after summer break to make the call.The rumor actually makes sense. Audi's Nuvolari is tipped to show up as a limited-run, mid-engine supercar in 2027, built at the Böllinger Höfe factory in Germany. Only 499 are expected to roll out, so exclusivity is baked in.The Nuvolari will be packing about 1,001 horsepower and share its bones with the Lamborghini Temerario. That shared platform helps spread the engineering bill across several Volkswagen Group brands, making wild, low-volume machines a little easier to justify.AdvertisementAdvertisementA Porsche spin on this formula could work the same magic. By raiding the Audi and Lamborghini parts bins, Porsche could slash development costs and still whip up a high-margin halo car in small numbers. That's exactly the kind of trick Porsche needs as it hunts for new ways to boost profits without just selling more cars.Of course, this is all still rumor territory – Automotive News, not Porsche itself. But sharing platforms inside the Volkswagen Group is nothing new, so there's that.AudiWe've Heard This Story Before, But It Makes SenseThis isn't the first time Porsche has floated the idea of a supercar above the 911. Earlier this year, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume acknowledged that the company has been evaluating a successor to the 918 Spyder. He suggested there is room in the lineup for a flagship model that pushes beyond what the 911 can offer, even as the latest 911 continues to blur the line between sports car and supercar.That earlier hint is why this latest rumor actually tracks. A new halo car would give Porsche something to aim for without stepping on the 911's toes. It could also show off Porsche's latest go-fast tech, all while borrowing enough bits from the Volkswagen Group to keep the accountants happy.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor what it's worth, this could actually happen – but we're not holding our breath. There's definitely space for a Porsche above the 911, even if the current 911 Turbo S already swings way above its weight. Until Porsche gives the green light, though, the Nuvolari-based flagship is just a juicy rumor, not a done deal.Drew PhillipsView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.