Porsche has slowly released photos of its new Panamera sedan over the past several months, culminating to an official unveiling at the 13th Auto Shanghai, which took place today. The automaker has released a handful of new photos of the car, plus some added details. After looking over the official info, be sure to also check out our first ride report.
The Panamera has no shortage of luxury or high-tech features, and the official starting price of $89,000 is certainly better than what was rumored a few months ago. The exterior styling is controversial to say the least, yet it looks at home in the Porsche lineup. The interior is less daring, but should help raise the bar in the grand touring luxury segment.
Porsche says that the Panamera is 76 inches in width, making it an especially wide sedan. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, by comparison, is less than 74 inches wide. The Panamera measures 55.8 inches in height and 195.7 inches in length. This makes for a roomy interior, especially for just four passengers. The cabin is complete with 18-way adjustable front seats, and 8-way adjustable rear seats.
The entry-level powerplant will be Volkswagen’s 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower. The ‘S’ model will deliver 400 hp from a 4.8-liter V8, and the Turbo variant will offer an estimated 500 horses. The Panamera S will start at $89,000, while the all-wheel-drive 4S will cost $93,800. The Turbo will ring in at $132,600, which is slightly more than a Cayenne Turbo. U.S. sales are to begin in October.
The rear-wheel drive Panamera S has can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 175 mph. The Panamera 4S can hit 60 in 4.8 seconds and achieves the same top speed. The all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo sets a zero to 60 time of 4 seconds flat and a top track speed of 188 mph.
All models are equipped with Porsche’s new PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Porsche is also planning a hybrid variant of the Panamera, though the automaker failed to disclose any further details. The turbocharged version will come standard with all-wheel-drive. Rear wheel drive will be standard otherwise with four-wheel propulsion a line-wide option. A hybrid version is expected to debut later this year.
04/19, 3:57 PM
posted by:
mosh03
ewwwww gross
04/19, 5:04 PM
posted by:
Borat
Appropriate name PanaChina then
04/19, 6:09 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
I think a lot of us are still trying to wrap our heads around this thing. Since it’s unlikely that I’ll ever be shopping in this price bracket I finally figured that the only way to relate was to bring the concept down to my level. In other words just how would I feel if Ford introduced a 4 door Mustang? After much soul searching I could only come to one conclusion: beer tastes way better when it goes down your throat than coming out your nose.
04/19, 6:38 PM
posted by:
DB9
Blame it on group-think… yeah, let’s build a 4 door Porsche hatch back – wtf? They could have used a picture of this car instead;-)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRn5-LQCg2s&feature=channel
DB9
PS. Porsche’s gift to GM on its deathbed – a redemption/absolution for the Aztec.
PS. to the PS. You’d think they would’ve attempted to try and make at least look as though they tried… Bets are now open as to how long this stays in the lineup.
04/19, 6:57 PM
posted by:
maxcar
i’m not getting the pop-up rear wing. aside from the translucent rendering, there is no image at speed with it deployed. guess they thought that it made the car look ugly. too bad they didn’t notice the rest of the rear.
04/19, 7:23 PM
posted by:
MurcieMe
Yup, still not liking it.
I LOVE the interior and the front end is nice, but I’ll never be able to get beyond the hunchback. Never.
04/19, 8:08 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
i would get this if i had the money!
04/19, 8:30 PM
posted by:
save saab
Still looks good imo, but they need to put a manual in the turbo, and make it RWD (special order of course).
The hatchback in my view, is supposed to look like a 911, but it didn’t go well..
04/19, 8:50 PM
posted by:
A4
I remember when the Cayenne Turbo started in the low $90k range. what a joke.
04/19, 9:06 PM
posted by:
CADDY-V
I would not get it, but i’m sure they will sell a few.
04/19, 9:09 PM
posted by:
atoms
at least its fast so you won’t have to look at it for too long at a stop light
04/19, 9:51 PM
posted by:
Borat
Johnny good thinking. Remember 4 doors Tbird? It was out there.
04/19, 9:52 PM
posted by:
elviososa
weird!
04/19, 9:54 PM
posted by:
rev_idler
Looks aside I wonder who’s out there that’s interested in a car for $90,000 that says “Porsche”, but its performance piers are the CTS, G37, Mustang GT and Camaro. Yeah it looks fancy, but this isn’t a Mercedes, it has to go like stink.
04/19, 9:55 PM
posted by:
Mad About Cars
Everyone is saying that it is ugly, and maybe it is, but I have to argue that it has its angles and it isn’t as controversial in the looks department as the 7-series in 2001.
It could just be one of those cars that isn’t a looker, but grows on you the longer you drive it. And judging by the amount of tech in the car, it will definitely be quick.
If the next 911 takes a few design queues from this car, that will be a big step forward, and I’m not a Porsche fan.
04/19, 10:52 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
it’s not that the whole thing is ugly, it’s just that the back end looks like a hunkered down tree frog…that’s the only odd area…just happens to be very noticeable…
04/19, 10:52 PM
posted by:
TMoneYNYY
This just makes me sad…
04/20, 12:19 AM
posted by:
Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3
It’s a Frankenstein of forced Porsche styling cues all in the name of desperately trying to establish a legacy it hasn’t earned and doesn’t have.
04/20, 1:09 AM
posted by:
floor_it
Porsche has gotten lazy with their design. They used to have unique but recognizable models – 944, 914, 968, 928, etc…none were carbon copies.
Now it looks like they take an image of a 911 and click & drag it until it fits the new “model” they want. Boring.
04/20, 2:30 AM
posted by:
atoms
The front half of this to the B-pillar welded to the back half from the B-pillar of a cayman….No ugly back….Only two doors…. All I can do is dream….
04/20, 4:06 AM
posted by:
scratchy
great car , it’s unusual , but that’s how a Porsche should be. i like the big butt , it’s practical and gives character to the car.
04/20, 3:20 PM
posted by:
Bavarian_818
Beautiful front 3/4 view… Wait… Nope!!! Sorry guys mt BAD!!!
04/20, 3:21 PM
posted by:
Bavarian_818
BTW-Gorgeous interior…
04/22, 6:29 AM
posted by:
erhan
looks like jaguar sport, didnt like it
06/29, 11:29 PM
posted by:
OhTheHorror!
I can’t stop crying!!!