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[g8crasher]

Spy Shots: More details on Porsche’s Panamera

Posted on Wednesday 20 August 2008

Updated with new spy shots.

Whether you love it or loathe it, Porsche’s new Panamera sedan is due to hit the streets in 2009 and is expected to change the performance sedan market forever. Buoyed by the success of the Cayenne SUV, Porsche’s managers have seen fit to put their famous badge on a four door car measuring approximately as much as a Mercedes S-class. Thanks to new reports coming out of Germany we can finally reveal everything you wanted to know about the Panamera, from its dimensions to the engine range.

The production Panamera is a large car – it’s almost five meters long and two meters wide and the base version weighs in at around 1800kg. Owners of the top-of-the-line 4.8L V8 Turbo model will be looking at a kerb weight of almost 2 tons. Porsche will launch the Panamera with three engine choices – a 3.6L V6 with 300hp, a 4.8L V8 with 405hp, and a 4.8L Turbo model with approximately 520hp. Even with the base model you’ll be able to hit 250km/h on the Autobahn, but if you decide to buy the Turbo you can nudge 300km/h, according to Autobild.

Porsche will use the Panamera to showcase its commitment to green motoring with the introduction of a hybrid model using the 3.6L V6 mated to a 110hp electric motor. Porsche’s hybrid drive system will allow drivers to use any combination of the two engines, much like today’s Toyota Prius.

Base prices will begin at €80,000 for the V6 RWD model and go up to €125,000 for the Turbo AWD variant. Porsche will expand its workforce by almost 1,000 to cater for Panamera production and the company hopes to sell 30,000 units a year. Sales will begin in early 2009 but only the V8 models will be available at first. You’ll have to wait until 2010 for the V6 model and 2011 for the long-awaited hybrid variant. The Panamera will also get Porsche’s upcoming 7-speed dual-clutch technology, though the company will have been beaten to the market by everyone from Nissan to BMW. Also available to customers will be adjustable shock absorbers and a number of sports modes to tune the character of the car.

On tap are a number of Audi/Volkswagen-sourced engines such as the V8, V10, and V12 TDI that could make their way into the Panamera depending on customer demand. Also available is the V10 originally used in the Carrera GT, though it’s likely Porsche will wait a couple of years before launching a model with this engine, if at all.

Early reports are also claiming the interior is typical Porsche but that the seating space inside the Panamera is very comfortable, even for four long-limbed adults. We’ll have to try it ourselves to believe it, but this may be the reason why Porsche had to make it so long.

View More Spy Shots Here

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/more-details-on-porsche’s-new-panamera/

[Guest wuyiche]

somewhat strange to see a porsche so large and long... but they have a habit of making their cars the best in their respective classes. cant wait....

[Guest 9339]

But it look like a GS300 to me.....

[Guest C350]

But it look like a GS300 to me.....

ahaha ya hor :thumbsup:

[Guest jenvid]

But it look like a GS300 to me.....

my thots exactly. Sweetie with me here at kopi Dempsey also like that say...

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Pix from MME 08

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Friends GT2.

[Guest 9339]

:thumbsup: Nice...

[Guest wuyiche]

:banghead:.... soon..... soon......

[Guest 9339]

:banghead:.... soon..... soon......

Dr Wu.......Go Go GO...ole ole ole......

[Guest wuyiche]

:banghead:.... soon..... soon......

Dr Wu.......Go Go GO...ole ole ole......

...soon.. soon.... :banghead: :banghead:

[Guest kopimonster]

GT2 and 3 damn swee....and IMO...GT2 is the best looking Porsche... :punk1:

[Guest C350]

GT2 and 3 damn swee....and IMO...GT2 is the best looking Porsche... :punk1:

anyone i dont mind lor... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Guest angela]

Saw this on my way to my aunt's house. :thumbsup:

22 Inch rims!

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Friendz.

[Guest 9339]

Swee :thumbsup:

Can i have a RSR for X'mas ? ....... :pray:

[Guest JGoh]

Wraps are finally off stunning Panamera

Official pictures clearly show how super saloon takes influence from 911, with familiar look to the front end and a distinctive crease along the side.

Auto Express Car Reviews by Richard Yarrow

24th November 2008

At last, the wait is over! One of motoring’s worst kept secrets has finally broken cover – these are the first official pictures of the new Porsche Panamera.

At the front, the super saloon follows the design philosophy that’s been refined over time on the 911 and implemented more recently on the Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne.

The four-door Panamera is 17cm longer than a Cayenne, but has short, sporty overhangs. Its swoopy roofline gives a coupé-like shape, but the bulbous rear is more testing on the eye. The twin exhausts at either end of the bumper work with the chrome strip between the rear lights to visually stretch the car.

No interior shots have been released yet, although bosses promise top-class comfort in the front and two sculpted individual chairs in the rear. The back seats will fold to increase the generous luggage bay.

Powertrains will be revealed next year, but front-mounted V6 and V8 units are to form part of the line-up. Outputs will range from 300bhp to 500bhp, and a hybrid is in development.

There will be a choice of a six-speed manual or Porsche’s PDK seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, with power going to either the rear or all four wheels.

The Panamera goes on sale from late next summer, with prices from around £50,000.

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Proved: GT2 beat GT-R in Nurburgring

Nissan GT-R’s astonishing Nurburgring lap time at 7:29 has been seriously in doubt by Porsche. As we have reported back in early October, Porsche bought a GT-R and tested it at Nurburgring together with its 911 GT2, found it trailed the GT2 by as much as 20 seconds a lap ! Shortly after that, Nissan responded with some “evidence” and hinted that Porsche did not have the GT-R properly run-in and setup. To find out who was right, British online magazine Driver Republic brought a Japanese-spec GT-R to Nurburgring and compared with a Porsche 911 GT2. The Nissan was borrowed from a friend with plenty of miles covered. It was shod with Bridgestone tires as in any Japanese spec GT-R. The 911 GT2 was supplied by Porsche GB, but DR verified its acceleration (0-100 mph in 7.4) and proved that it was not a particularly good sample. Both cars were to be driven by the same driver, ex-Autocar road test editor Chris Harris who is also an experienced racing driver in Nurburgring. Such a comparison seems fair enough.

Unfortunately, the test was conducted on a slightly damped track after heavy rain, which should give a strong advantage to the 4-wheel-drive and better balanced GT-R. Nevertheless, the Porsche still beat the Nissan by nearly 7 seconds in the end. The lap times were:

Porsche 911 GT2: 7:49.0

Nissan GT-R: 7:55.9

Moreover, Chris Harris claimed he felt the livelier Porsche can easily extract more time with more practice and better road condition, while the lap time of GT-R was done almost flawlessly. In optimal testing conditions, the gap will be widened further. Harris even doubted how Nissan could achieve 7:29 with the GT-R, even considering it was shod with the stickier Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires which Nissan claims could cut 5 seconds a lap.

Now the picture is clear. GT-R is not only slower than GT2, but it is also likely to be slower than a stock 911 Turbo.

For full story see: http://magazines.drivers-republic.co...c/thetruth030/

[Guest eyke]

It was shod with Bridgestone tires as in any Japanese spec GT-R.

well, Nissan did say they used the optional Dunlop tires for their 7m29s run, not the stock Bridgestones,

and the driver they used was former F1 driver Toshio Suzuki...

[Guest Otsego]

It was shod with Bridgestone tires as in any Japanese spec GT-R.

well, Nissan did say they used the optional Dunlop tires for their 7m29s run, not the stock Bridgestones,

and the driver they used was former F1 driver Toshio Suzuki...

GTR japanese car, so the interior is design for us asian size while and GT2 is for angmo size

(that is what i think)

[Guest Sareve]

The panamera is DISGUSTING! At least lambo's attempt at producing a 4 door car is mildly passable and aston's is just amazing! Porsche really shouldn't branch out into other markets, I think it dilutes the brand name.

[Guest wc]

The panamera is DISGUSTING! At least lambo's attempt at producing a 4 door car is mildly passable and aston's is just amazing! Porsche really shouldn't branch out into other markets, I think it dilutes the brand name.

just watched top gear having the Lambo in the show it looks very good with the reventon style front then what Porsche did with the cayenne with the 911 style front...

[g8crasher]

Ooooh this has to be on my list of all time favourites the 911 964 on sale... http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=32033&DL=1059

Love this Japspec 911 with TE37s

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Ooooh this has to be on my list of all time favourites the 911 964 on sale... http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=32033&DL=1059

Love this Japspec 911 with TE37s

I still love the old look!