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Three-quarters of a year before market launch, Porsche has released the first official photos of its new four-door Panamera. Porsche’s unique four-seater was conceived as a four-door grand touring sports car, combining numerous talents in typical Porsche style: sporting driving dynamics, a spacious interior, and the comfort of a Gran Turismo. Joining the 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars as well as the Cayenne SUV, the Panamera is Porsche’s fourth model series.
The Panamera’s designers have succeeded in positioning it as a brand-new and truly different model while retaining the looks of a Porsche. Through its proportions, the Panamera stands out in its market segment: measuring 1,931 mm in width, it is wider, and measuring 1,418 mm in height, lower than comparable four-door models. The unmistakable GT silhouette is created by the car’s overall length of 4,970 mm and short, sporting overhangs. In its styling and details, the Panamera follows the design philosophy refined over decades on the 911 and successfully implemented on the Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne.
The Panamera establishes a new segment with its design. The symbiosis of sports car DNA derived from the looks of a coupé, the unique interpretation of the classical saloon body and the benefits of a variable space concept give the new Porsche a truly unmistakable appearance. Muscular shoulders over the rear wheels, the sweep of the coupé-like roofline and visible tailpipes bear the expected Porsche DNA and echo the styling of the classic 911.
An elegant roof arch extends over the generous interior. Thanks to the unique and sporting architecture of the interior, the car’s occupants are able to experience the cockpit-like atmosphere from all four seats. The luggage compartment easily takes all passengers’ luggage; the Panamera’s variable space concept with folding rear backrests enables driver and passengers to adjust the luggage space to individual requirements. Finally, the coupé tailgate in the sporting rear end combines everyday usability with stylish elegance.
Porsche has developed powerful engines for the Panamera, reflecting the qualities typical of the brand; the V-engines come with six and eight cylinders with output ranging from 300 to 500 bhp. Some engines use turbocharging technology and Direct Fuel Injection, making them both fuel-efficient and very powerful. Power flows to the wheels through either a manual six-speed gearbox or Porsche’s seven-speed PDK Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or Double-Clutch Gearbox.
In addition to rear-wheel drive, the top version of the Panamera comes with even more sophisticated all-wheel drive, available on other models as an option. Porsche is also preparing a fuel-efficient Panamera hybrid. Further details on engines, transmissions, performance, prices and equipment will be disclosed next spring.
