Porsche Panamera Official Thread (update-hybrid debuts)
03-10-08 | 07:24 AM
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03-10-08 | 07:31 AM
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As time has worn on, I feel like this car has gotten uglier and uglier. The initial spy shots and artists renditions weren't too bad but as the production version has taken shape...uhhh...
06-30-08 | 06:35 AM
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Porsche may add Panamera Targa and diesel models
Porsche may add Panamera Targa and diesel models
Posted on Saturday 28 June 2008
Next year around March Porsche will launch a diesel version of its Cayenne but the big SUV isn’t the only model from the sports carmaker destined to feature an efficient oil-burner. The upcoming Panamera sedan, due in early 2010, will also feature a diesel option, according to leaked information at a recent Porsche focus group in California.
The new Panamera diesel engine will likely be the same Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 turbodiesel set to debut in the Cayenne next year and will feature a similar 240hp (179kW) output as the SUV. With Porsche’s growing influence over the Volkswagen Group, the sports carmaker is also gaining greater access to the German giant’s parts bin, which includes a series of V8, V10 and even V12 diesel powertrains. However, anything bigger than the V6 diesel engine has so far been ruled out due to the extra weight these engines carry.
In addition to the diesel, Porsche will also use the Panamera to showcase its commitment to green motoring with the introduction of a hybrid model using another VW Group 3.6L V6 mated to a 110hp (82kW) electric motor. Porsche’s hybrid drive system will allow drivers to use any combination of the two powerplants, much like today’s Toyota Prius.
According to AutoWeek, Porsche also revealed plans for a new Panamera Targa model at the Californian focus group. Official renderings of the car were allegedly displayed depicting a three-panel targa roof on the new sedan. Such a model could provide some level of competition for Audi’s rival A7, which is also expected to be available in a four-door convertible format.
Posted on Saturday 28 June 2008
Next year around March Porsche will launch a diesel version of its Cayenne but the big SUV isn’t the only model from the sports carmaker destined to feature an efficient oil-burner. The upcoming Panamera sedan, due in early 2010, will also feature a diesel option, according to leaked information at a recent Porsche focus group in California.
The new Panamera diesel engine will likely be the same Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 turbodiesel set to debut in the Cayenne next year and will feature a similar 240hp (179kW) output as the SUV. With Porsche’s growing influence over the Volkswagen Group, the sports carmaker is also gaining greater access to the German giant’s parts bin, which includes a series of V8, V10 and even V12 diesel powertrains. However, anything bigger than the V6 diesel engine has so far been ruled out due to the extra weight these engines carry.
In addition to the diesel, Porsche will also use the Panamera to showcase its commitment to green motoring with the introduction of a hybrid model using another VW Group 3.6L V6 mated to a 110hp (82kW) electric motor. Porsche’s hybrid drive system will allow drivers to use any combination of the two powerplants, much like today’s Toyota Prius.
According to AutoWeek, Porsche also revealed plans for a new Panamera Targa model at the Californian focus group. Official renderings of the car were allegedly displayed depicting a three-panel targa roof on the new sedan. Such a model could provide some level of competition for Audi’s rival A7, which is also expected to be available in a four-door convertible format.
06-30-08 | 06:40 AM
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06-30-08 | 09:19 AM
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06-30-08 | 11:05 AM
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The Panamera is going to be pricey relative to the competition but the factors that have me eagerly awaiting it are:
1. The powertrains available, especially the higher mpg ones.
2. Porsche handling.
3. Porsche build quality.
I'll wait to see what I think of the looks but it will depend much, much more on what it is like to drive.
1. The powertrains available, especially the higher mpg ones.
2. Porsche handling.
3. Porsche build quality.
I'll wait to see what I think of the looks but it will depend much, much more on what it is like to drive.
06-30-08 | 11:51 AM
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From the camo cars I am seeing this Panamera is looking awful. It looks like a big bloated station wagon. What is up with that rear end? Why couldn't they make it look like a normal sedan or a low swoopy sedan like a CLS instead of this grocery gettting station wagon,hatchback thing. Some of the earlier artist impressions looked pretty good like the silver one above but I can't see how it is going to resemble those cars looking at the real spy pics. I can't see how there is a good looking sedan in those camo spy pics, not one good angle from what I see. I hope I am wrong but I don't have high hopes for this car anymore.
06-30-08 | 12:54 PM
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From the camo cars I am seeing this Panamera is looking awful. It looks like a big bloated station wagon. What is up with that rear end? Why couldn't they make it look like a normal sedan or a low swoopy sedan like a CLS instead of this grocery gettting station wagon,hatchback thing. Some of the earlier artist impressions looked pretty good like the silver one above but I can't see how it is going to resemble those cars looking at the real spy pics. I can't see how there is a good looking sedan in those camo spy pics, not one good angle from what I see. I hope I am wrong but I don't have high hopes for this car anymore.
