Porsche Panamera

S@S · 9th August 2005, 22:30

Porsche Panamera

Porsche has declared the go-ahead for the fourth model series, a four-seater to join the range in 2009. The Panamera Sports Coupe confirms what has long been hoped for from Porsche, ever since the still-born 969 was spied in 1991. Set to rival the next incarnation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Porsche Panamera adopts a similar package, eschewing the rear-mounted engine of the 911 in favour of a front-mid engine driving the rear wheels. Unlike the VW-twinned Cayenne, the Panamera will have a unique platform funded entirely by Porsche.

Rehaan · 10th August 2005, 12:07

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GTI WR6 · 10th August 2005, 12:10

http://www2.uk.porsche.com/english/g...05-07-27-2.htm

1Day · 21st July 2006, 21:17

I am waiting to see what this car will bring to the table, they have a hige styling challenge in front of them to match CLS and Rapide, since it will fall right inbetween the 2 with base starting in at about 120ish and turbo version going all the way upto 180ish...

so here are some chops..

i would really like to see something fantastic from porsche this time around..

khanak · 21st July 2006, 21:23

looks like a 911 with 4 doors. Kinda tough to digest a Porsche with 4 doors inspite of seeing so many Cayennes.

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Sahil · 21st July 2006, 22:31

Just hope they do justice to those extra doors by having enough space at the rear. From the images in the magazine it looks tight at the rear. No point making a 4 door just to add to their model lineup.

khanak · 21st July 2006, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Just hope they do justice to those extra doors by having enough space at the rear. From the images in the magazine it looks tight at the rear. No point making a 4 door just to add to their model lineup.

looks pretty roomy but that sloping rear window must make things difficult

aniguchisan · 21st July 2006, 23:31

I'm sure the final design will be appealing. Porsches in general are very handsome. There's an obvious exception, or maybe two. (Cayenne and Coxster).

nikibusa · 22nd July 2006, 00:48

I liked the first pic in the list.Looks more appealing than the others.

tsxei · 22nd July 2006, 01:37

Looks good although not as attractive as the 2 door Porsches. But these are renditions. Who knows what the end product will look like. Reminds me of the Aston Martin Rapide.

ranjan united · 22nd July 2006, 05:44

I love the looks. It looks absolutely wicked - the way Porsches should be looking. Hope they dont make too many changes to it.

islero · 22nd July 2006, 09:34

I like the first set of pics. If this is how its going to look, then Porsche may just have a winner on their hands.

ajmat · 20th September 2006, 11:37

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...78.A10879.html

1Day · 21st September 2006, 07:58

I am excited to see the end result..

tsxei · 23rd September 2006, 01:17

Yep. Should wait to see what the end result looks like. The camouflaging makes it look uglier than the original photoshop renditions.

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Scheduled for an official presentation at the 2009 Geneva show, the Panamera is expected to be a strong competitor to the Mercedes CLS and the future Aston Martin Rapide, as well as Volkswagen's upcoming four-door coupe.

They must be kidding. Who would cross shop a volkswagen with Porsche, Mercedes, AM and the likes??!!

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S@S Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 14 Thanked: 5 Times	Porsche Panamera Porsche Panamera Porsche has declared the go-ahead for the fourth model series, a four-seater to join the range in 2009. The Panamera Sports Coupe confirms what has long been hoped for from Porsche, ever since the still-born 969 was spied in 1991. Set to rival the next incarnation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Porsche Panamera adopts a similar package, eschewing the rear-mounted engine of the 911 in favour of a front-mid engine driving the rear wheels. Unlike the VW-twinned Cayenne, the Panamera will have a unique platform funded entirely by Porsche.
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1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Porsche Panamera Thread [Until its ready, some photochops] I am waiting to see what this car will bring to the table, they have a hige styling challenge in front of them to match CLS and Rapide, since it will fall right inbetween the 2 with base starting in at about 120ish and turbo version going all the way upto 180ish... so here are some chops.. i would really like to see something fantastic from porsche this time around.. Last edited by F50 : 21st July 2006 at 21:53.
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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	looks like a 911 with 4 doors. Kinda tough to digest a Porsche with 4 doors inspite of seeing so many Cayennes. http://www.chrisabraham.com Last edited by khanak : 21st July 2006 at 21:25.
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,605 Times	Just hope they do justice to those extra doors by having enough space at the rear. From the images in the magazine it looks tight at the rear. No point making a 4 door just to add to their model lineup. Last edited by Sahil : 21st July 2006 at 22:34.
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aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	I'm sure the final design will be appealing. Porsches in general are very handsome. There's an obvious exception, or maybe two. (Cayenne and Coxster).
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22nd July 2006, 00:48	#9
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 716 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	I liked the first pic in the list.Looks more appealing than the others.
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tsxei BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 164 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Looks good although not as attractive as the 2 door Porsches. But these are renditions. Who knows what the end product will look like. Reminds me of the Aston Martin Rapide.
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ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 409 Thanked: 3 Times	I love the looks. It looks absolutely wicked - the way Porsches should be looking. Hope they dont make too many changes to it.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I like the first set of pics. If this is how its going to look, then Porsche may just have a winner on their hands.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Now you see it - the Porsche Panamera on test http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...78.A10879.html
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1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I am excited to see the end result..
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