Porsche Panamera

Porsche is preparing a little brother for the two-door Panamera returns the 928

At the Geneva Motor Show 1977 Porsche discovered at 928, a GT front engine designed to compete with their counterparts from other brands. The popularity achieved during the more than 17 years of history of the model was somewhat limited, but served as an advance for other "rarities" in the catalog of Porsche, the Cayenne is still nearby, equally maligned by many purists.

But this is 2006, and the dispute over the ever-expanding range of Porsche is still alive, this time thanks to the Porsche Panamera. Its new platform will allow Porsche to fight in the lists of other German manufacturers with sales in the segment of the most exclusive sedans, and also give the opportunity to return to their creators to life the name 928, shortening the distance between axles and erasing at a stroke the rear doors. Porsche wants a rival for the BMW M6, the Mercedes CL AMG, the Aston Martin DB9 and Jaguar XKR, so you need a more even your 911.

Car and Driver has been done with some information about the new GT, which came along with two images infographics. As mentioned above, and Porsche 928 Panamera will share a platform, expected to receive the first 60% of the parts of the second. A short battle with a multi-link suspension tougher and added several kilos less sportsmanship, which in any case will be poured through a V8 engine of more than 350 horses, or even the same block of biturbo Cayenne, yielding over 500 horses. The broadcasts will be similar to those offered in the Porsche Panamera, and consist of a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch with 7 speeds.

The journal situates its starting price of just around 100,000 U.S. dollars (80,000 euros) to end surpassing the 150,000 dollars (120,000 euros) for the most powerful version, a segment in which the Bentley Continental GT is master and lord. If all goes according to plans, Porsche will introduce the 928 in 2011, one year before they begin their sales.

Porsche spent 150 million euros to build the Panamera

I recently covered the latest information on the Porsche Panamera, but we still have more than contaros Supersedes on the Porsche. This past week, the Germans were the last and symbolic beam in the new premises of Leipzig, where it will manufacture the model. The expansion works at Porsche will cost you a whopping 150 million euros, and will accommodate its new model alongside the Cayenne, although there will also be space for other things, as a new logistics center and a training workshop, for example. In total, the cost of expansion has exceeded the initial budget fourth developed by Porsche.

According to the manufacturer, after its completion, Leipzig should produce up to 50,000 Cayenne and Porsche Panamera a year in 2009, when it starts to move the new chain. As for its new GT, the engines will be manufactured in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, and the bodies come from the plant that VW has in Hanover. The new model will create 600 new jobs in Leipzig, and another 500 in Hanover. The press release distributed by Porsche ends by saying that the structure of the new facilities will be completed in summer, at which point we will begin to install the machinery of production.

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The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera will have hybrid versions

European law is getting increasingly severe in terms of emissions of carbon dioxide and therefore, Porsche is already beginning to think of hybrid systems for the Cayenne and Porsche Panamera, so well these comply with the limit of 130 grams of CO2 per kilometer. It is already known that Audi and Bosch are working together to create a Gaso-electric system for the Cayenne, which should be ready by the end of this decade, followed promptly by their version for the Porsche Panamera. While the hybrid technology is typically used with the intention of improving the consumption of cars, electric motors are not without power and can achieve impressive torque, something that surely knows about Porsche.

If the hybrid technology becomes mandatory at some point, the German mark and will be aimed at least in the right direction. For now, Porsche and reduced the percentage of Cayenne's CO2 emissions by 15% this year, and while that percentage sounds good, the reality is that it is still the most efficient model of Porsche, the Cayman, emits 222 g / km of CO2, while the Cayenne Turbo comes to the 358 g / km. Absurd.

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Spy photo: Mula evidence of the Porsche Panamera

Is it a rare four-door Porsche? Probably for many fans of the brand is. The thing is that no longer looks so distant they appear official and we are going better accustomed to the idea.

As evidence the photo above, the guys in Stuttgart are working at full speed to complete the model, which this time brings the engine forward, you pull back and four seats. The front fascia Porsche shouts to the four winds with his conservative group and an optical edge reminiscent of the Turbo and Cayman. Unfortunately since the A-pillar rearward, the shape is lost and little is finished.

We hope that if things go as scheduled, the first Porsche Panamera will begin to leave the plant in Leipzig to reach dealers by the end of next year. The battle is tough against the Maserati Quattroporte and the CL S55 AMG.

Spy Video: Porsche Panamera

The controversial GT Porsche has been found again with lenses Automedia, only this time have not taken photos but video, pictures in motion while doing some tests.

The disproportionate mule recorded by the spy is the same as we have seen before, but AutoExpress adds some information confirming that the Porsche Panamera will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. The smallest model would use a 3 liter V6 engine VAG able to pay 300 horses, while above in the catalog we would find ourselves with two variants V8, 350 and 560 horses (the latter assisted by two peat).

The Porsche Panamera will be built in Leipzig

Auto Motor und Sport reported that Porsche has finally announced that the Porsche Panamera will be built in Leipzig, former home of the Carrera GT and assembly center of the current Cayenne. Production of the Porsche Panamera will lead to the creation of approximately 500 new jobs when it begins to roll from the chains at the end of 2008.

The Porsche Panamera not hit the market until 2009, at which point we will have to compete with sports saloons on the size of the Mercedes CLS 55 AMG and the Maserati Quattroporte, offering itself as a cheaper alternative to the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti or the Bentley Continental GT. An attractive price (for the segment) and its powerful 4.5 V8 engine from 400 to 500 hp derivative of Cayenne, will be its main strengths is to get into a market as fiercely competitive but exclusive.

The Aston Martin Rapide could arrive before the Porsche Panamera

It seems that the chief executive of Aston Martin had "partially confirmed" that the Rapide Concept which was introduced in the Hall of the Detroit Motor Show will reach dealerships before the most exclusive Porsche Panamera. The Rapide should be ready for production in 2007, while the porschistas will have to wait until 2009 if they want to put their hands on the wheel of the Porsche Panamera. The credibility of this information is somewhat questionable, since even then the Rapide would not be on sale until later and Porsche has already confirmed that manufacture the Porsche Panamera in Leipzig in 2008, amen to the rumors pointing to a model of pre-production of the latter for the Hall of the Paris Motor Show in September.

Spy Photos: Porsche Panamera

With its launch date planned for 2009, we have plenty of time to see trucks full of spy photos of the Porsche Panamera, such as those that link today, if that be fully revealing, they are approaching a little profile of the new large coupe Porsche (although we would like to know how far that is modified bodywork to deceive).

With a privileged site for driver and three lucky passengers, the Porsche Panamera should be available with a variety of engines ranging from a "restrained" 3.5 V6 Cayenne taken from a runaway V10 700 hp, let alone a supposed hybrid version ( with a gasoline engine and electric) train which would be co-developed with VW.

By 2009 this segment will be the most crowded, including models like the Aston Martin Rapide and the Audi A7, so that Porsche will have to put any meat on the grill to ensure a triumphant entry.

Spy Photos: Porsche Panamera on the inside

Although we already have seen the very Porsche Panamera on the outside, the inside was all a secret until now. Luckily, we can always rely on Ms Brenda Priddy and his boys. Below, thanks to our favorite spy photographer, got the first (?) Picture of the board of the Porsche Panamera, Porsche half, half electronics store.

Fortunately, much of the china shop front that you have in front of your eyes belongs to the testing team, but we still see the typical Porsche GPS navigator, with a large screen and lots of tiny buttons on the sides. Below, there is something that we fail to identify, maybe air conditioning controls, judging by the red lines and blue. Yéndonos to the right, the instrument panel seem nailed to the Cayenne, with two large clocks to the revolutions and the speedometer, making framework to a central screen on which information is displayed on the vehicle. It is also interesting change of gear, surrounded by buttons to the left and right, as well as the MMI wheel type to be found behind it, not far from the red button for the ejection seats. Naturally, this detail and others outside the chamber will not get out of the units of evidence, so if you do not like what you see, there is still time to change (or not) of opinion.

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Volkswagen will manufacture the bodywork of the Porsche Panamera

Porsche has announced that it will take advantage of its status as part-owner of Volkswagen to set its Porsche Panamera in the market. Volkswagen, which already manufactures the body of the Cayenne (brother of the Touareg), is also responsible for making the exterior of the Porsche Panamera. The Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg stamped, painted and sent the bodies to Porsche once it begins production of the model year 2009, cutting the cost of 1,200 million dollars are estimated to cost the development of the sport.

The Panamera will see the light publicly for the first time next spring in Geneva.

Spy picture: 2009 Porsche Panamera

Already appeared new spy photos of the Porsche Panamera, as always caught in the Nurburgring circuit test. The vehicle is scheduled release date of 2009 during the Geneva Motor Salon, so two years ahead, it's still hard to bet on as we will see finally the model. Perhaps the only thing certain is that the proportions of the vehicle will remain the same as those of the test mule.

To make the four seats a practical vehicle, the engine has been moved to the front. According to The Car Conecction, lowered the hood of the Porsche Panamera could be hiding from a Volkswagen 3.5-liter engine with 300 horsepower V8 with a twin-turbo direct injection of 560 horses made by Porsche. More pictures can be found at this link.

First price of the Porsche Panamera

According to Inside Line, where the Porsche Panamera reach the market next year, there are two things that will surprise you: its V8 biturbo engine of 4.8 liters and 520 horses; y. .. its price. According to the page, we would be talking about 197,000 U.S. dollars. Since the original information has been taken from AutoBild, resulting in a direct conversion approximate amount of 125,000 euros for Europe. Under the cap range is located a naturally aspirated V8 engine version.

The real model of entry in any case will not arrive until 2010, and is equipped with a 3.6 liter V6 engine and a price of 127,000 dollars (80,500 euros).

The V8 biturbo engine works in conjunction with a dual-clutch transmission speeds of seven to bring the Porsche Panamera to 300 km / h. With a power consumption of this type are not down, so that by 2011 will launch a hybrid model, which uses a V6 engine combined with an electric propeller of 100 horses. And if all this is not enough, Porsche is waiting to see how many are interested in having the V10 from the Carrera GT or the monstrous V12 TDI Audi. But of course, this kind of options will cause the price of the Porsche Panamera will increase even more.

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Spy Video: Porsche Panamera to walk through Spain

"Do not be a Porsche Panamera?" Asked one of the lads who was filming the video. And indeed it is. And also another prototype of more to the left lane. It appears that the couple was doing some testing at the Spanish Levante, and was caught in flagrante while momentarily stopped at a toll. Thanks to this sighting surprise we can see his body from all angles, and check step effectively, the superberlina Porsche is going to be big. Really big. Thanks for the video will give you the Fumaria, which has had the details of uploading to YouTube so you can see it all over the world.

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Speculation graphic: Top Gear shows us the renders the Porsche Panamera

Compared to the spy photos we've seen the Porsche Panamera, renders those responsible for the Bulgarian edition of Top Gear magazine are quite good. The well-shaped wheel arches, especially those in the rear, and the angles more marked on the sides give the model a sleek aggressiveness of the mules that lack of evidence. To this was added a few more side panels rear delineated by emphasizing the wide and a good choice of tires.

At the moment the only way to end the speculation regarding the Porsche Panamera, is formally presented to the public. The trouble is that this will not happen until 2009, probably during the Geneva Motor Show.

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Porsche is considering launching targa and diesel variants of the Panamera

According to a source who recently was able to attend a focus group assembled by Porsche, the guys in Stuttgart are considering offering a targa roof for the Porsche Panamera ... next to a diesel model.

The informer, who has been in contact with Auto Week, saw the rendering of a detachable roof for three hives that allegedly would create a new variant of the Porsche Panamera. In addition to the above, Porsche took two prototypes for the event, a base, and another turbocharged, the latter with similar gilled to the American Focus.

Although Porsche did not provide technical details on the diesel engine, the manufacturer apparently going considering the offer along with petrol and hybrid versions; to reach production, Auto Week with speculation that Porsche could borrow one of the TDI employed by Audi , Probably a 4.2 L V8 or 6.0 V12 TDI R8 of Le Mans is that if they decide to throw the house through the window.

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Official: The Porsche Panamera will have hybrid version

Porsche AG has announced officially that is developing a hybrid variant of the Porsche Panamera driven by a train engine similar to that of the Cayenne SUV Hybrid.

The Porsche Panamera will be the first four-door sports to use the parallel hybrid technology. The battery for electric propulsion will be located in the baggage area, connected to a hybrid module between the engine and transmission comprising an additional clutch and an electric motor. Depending on conditions, the hybrid module is able to turn off either of the two engines, or use both together. With this technology onboard, the Porsche Panamera will have several ways to drive: from a completely electrical and emission-free, to another sport, typical of Porsche. According to the manufacturer consumption would be less than 9 litres/100 km.

The petrol version of the Porsche Panamera will debut in 2009 but is still unknown date of submission for the hybrid model. Porsche already delayed the launch of the Cayenne hybrid in 2010 (as soon), so we have to wait patiently to see a cleaner Porsche Panamera.

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Video: Testing the Porsche Panamera in northern Sweden

If you go between the months of December to March in Sweden near the Arctic Circle, you might spend two things: either you get some incredible images of some of the models which are then displayed at dealerships in Europe or you become ice cube . To our luck, the person who filmed the video above did not reach a frozen and seized a pair of prototype Porsche Panamera when they went out in the direction of a frozen lake.

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Spy picture: This is the interior of the Porsche Panamera

When they began to move the first images of the Porsche Panamera one of our greatest fears is to take too many elements provided inside other models of Porsche. Well, Coach has achieved a definitive picture of the console, and you can consider any doubts dissipated. For good. As we see the superberlina Porsche will have an elegant 100% exclusive carrier, equipped with a GPS touch screen with a modern design and more focused to navigate highway (only lacks a rudder use) than to bite the curves at 200 per hour. While it may, got done.

Porsche aims to launch the Porsche Panamera in April 2009, so we can confirmed their presentation in March, coinciding with the Geneva Motor Show. His most bitter enemy should be the Aston Martin Rapide.

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Spy Photos: Porsche Panamera (hey, at least it's fast ...)

Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman ... Seriously, look for traits, it is as if all Porsche models have been brought together in the design of the Porsche Panamera. KGP has hunted in Germany at a prototype virtually devoid of camouflage, and if the public reacts in the same way as when we presented in Frankfurt, will head to roll in Stuttgart. That, or we "special". You decide.

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Spy picture: the silhouette of the Porsche Panamera

The side of the picture is clearer than we've seen so far from the tail of the C-pillar and Porsche Panamera model which on this occasion was captured when walking in the United States. While the back is rounded, design lines are more fluid and is not so rough as in previous spy photos. Despite the little camouflage, the Porsche Panamera still hides some surprises, you just have to look at the panels that cover the middle of the doors. We still do not know how this will end rear wing, but that the power of the model will be within expectations for a Porsche.

The first four gates of the German brand is estimated to have a price to match the BMW 7 Series and S-Class Mercedes-Benz.

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The Porsche Panamera will not see light until April 2009

We have been waiting for the Porsche Panamera as two years, and it seems that we still have one more before it reaches dealers. AutoTelegraaf reports that the large sedan from Porsche to enter production in April 2009 with the objective of getting 20,000 units a year.

The Porsche of 1,800 kg and four gates will be available with a range of engines consisting of a block of 300 bhp 3.6 V6, 4.8 L 405 hp and a turbo version of the latter with about 520 hp. Prices will be located between 80,000 and 125,000 euros. According to rumors, the V6 will not be on sale until 2010, and the hybrid version has a launch date set in 2011.

We do not know if both were delayed due to descarnadas criticism that its design has received since the issuance of the first spy photos, but we'd like to think that Porsche has been taken very seriously the comments of his fans. Especially bearing in mind that you will have to grapple with the Rapide, Aston Martin and is not going to put anything but easy.

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The Porsche Panamera looming nose

And with the image of today's advertising campaign begins the Porsche Panamera. Porsche has released the first photo of her new superberlina, although by the time we get to appreciate just the nose and nothing more. Seeing the photo, it seems that the whole family is waiting for delivery after the departure of the hospital. Coinciding with this first look at "the fourth dimension" (so described by the manufacturer), the signing of Stuttgart has also opened a mini to be updated progressively as the time is approaching its launch.

The next breakthrough will come the day of Aug. 20, at which time Porsche issued several double-page ads in major newspapers and business magazines. Unless unforeseen, putting long will take place next year during the Geneva Motor Show in early March, to be exact.

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Spy Photos: Porsche Panamera

It is rare to see a mule green, but this is especially interesting. Yes, because this is a test mule of the Porsche Panamera, which was seized while walking in a California highway. Until now the German company had done a good job keeping the design hidden from the B pillar, but in this case, the camouflage what is left at home, but that does not mean that we are facing a close to final design.

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Spy Video: Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera has been caught on the roads of half of Europe, but now we turn to view the photos on the move in the Arctic Circle, instead of usual tests for many manufacturers. The truth is that the video did not teach us anything particularly new, but at least we have another chance to see behind the Porsche Panamera with the spoiler collected.

For remember a little, peak of this new range will be offered parallel with mechanical V6, V8 and hybrid, although it also is assessing a diesel variant. Their closest rivals are the Aston Martin Rapide, the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the final version of the BMW CS. Production of the Porsche Panamera will start in April next year.