Panamera [Official] Porsche Panamera

[DaSilva]

Photo shop request. Can someone redo the car in this photo in white ? Any1 ? Julius ?

Voilà

J/K ...

Give me a second

 

[Tarek]

^lol:d

 

[Sayyaaf]

Thanks in advance Julius. Appreciated.

 

[martinbo]

Ja ja - and so it ensues...

Yet, for all its familiarity, the Panamerde hasn't grown on me. At all. I guess Porsche designers took the concept of Junk in the Trunk a little too literally.

Good thing that Porsche has such a strong influence on VWAG. Lamborghini's "Est OK?" is going to get squashed (well, in the figurative sense - physically, it's squashed already.)

 

[klier]

Panamerde

LOL

 

[Tarek]

OT:JC really pissed on the Panamera in the TG E5 and i for once agree with him

 

[DaSilva]

Thanks in advance Julius. Appreciated.

I am sorry but I'm too busy at the moment, can't do that shop until
tomorrow!

Regards

JM

 

[Sayyaaf]

Its ok Man. take all the time in the world. Thanks again

 

[t32b]

With the near continuous stream of photos, the car has begun to grow on me. It's no longer ugly, though it's certainly not beautiful. It, um, unusual. An odd collection of shapes, overhangs, curves as well as design imprints with a sports car nose, a sedan side and a hatchback rear.
What is the quote, "A camel is a horse designed by committee"? If I didn't have more respect for Porsche, I'd think that the PA was designed by a similar group.
But none of this matters compared to how it drives. That will be the real test. I can't wait to read about the early road tests.
FWIW, all of this is moot to me. I'm no doubt in the minority category but I have no interest in a 4 door sedan - performance or otherwise. When I want a sporting experience, I use the CarreraS Cab (or take the Ford GT out for a run). When I have to take the family and stuff on a long trip, it's the SUV. The same crowd on a short trip, commute to San Francisco or a solo run to Costco? The Prius is the perfect weapon of choice.
Each fulfills a different mission - and keeps my PAFE (Personal Average Fuel Economy) within reason. And, for those saying I own far more cars than average, you're probably right. But likely not much different than the perspective PA buyer.
The performance sedan seems like an answer to a question no one is any longer asking. An anachronistic tip of the hat to wealth, excess and impracticality.
Wow, I feel much better now...

 

[martinbo]

Terrific post t32b - logical standpoint and topically relevant.

There's one thing I would differ slightly on and that's the matter surrounding the need for a performance sedan. I have several friends who will never consider anything but a performance saloon as their daily driver, they're not interested in SUVs, MPVs, Hybrids or their carbon footprint. But one key criteria they're after is a car that is universally accepted (or as close as one can get to the concept) as being a good looking car. Something that "can't be faulted".

So I feel that there is still a place for high-end performance saloons as long as they're good to look at - from every angle. The Panamera answers an acceptable question perhaps, but the answer isn't exactly what the adjudicator was looking for.

 

[Merc1]

M

 

[Centurion]

With the near continuous stream of photos, the car has begun to grow on me. It's no longer ugly, though it's certainly not beautiful. It, um, unusual. An odd collection of shapes, overhangs, curves as well as design imprints with a sports car nose, a sedan side and a hatchback rear.
What is the quote, "A camel is a horse designed by committee"? If I didn't have more respect for Porsche, I'd think that the PA was designed by a similar group.
But none of this matters compared to how it drives. That will be the real test. I can't wait to read about the early road tests.
FWIW, all of this is moot to me. I'm no doubt in the minority category but I have no interest in a 4 door sedan - performance or otherwise. When I want a sporting experience, I use the CarreraS Cab (or take the Ford GT out for a run). When I have to take the family and stuff on a long trip, it's the SUV. The same crowd on a short trip, commute to San Francisco or a solo run to Costco? The Prius is the perfect weapon of choice.
Each fulfills a different mission - and keeps my PAFE (Personal Average Fuel Economy) within reason. And, for those saying I own far more cars than average, you're probably right. But likely not much different than the perspective PA buyer.
The performance sedan seems like an answer to a question no one is any longer asking. An anachronistic tip of the hat to wealth, excess and impracticality.
Wow, I feel much better now...

The average Porsche buyer has 2.8 cars. I can see where you come from but you have to understand that many people cannot afford the ownership of a mid engine car along with donkey taking care of shopping and travel of the entire family.

Looking at the sales of the M5 there is a demand for performance sedan and it's a market Porsche wants a slice of. Thousands of people have given up their 911 for various reasons to buy something more practical like an E63 AMG or in most cases an M5. The Panamera's mission is to keep those potential switchers within the company. What a performance sedan offer is a balance between performance and practicality as some people simply can't afford two cars. A performance sedan is all about carrying out your daily duties while enjoying the thrills of a sports car. A four door Porsche has been craved for ages.

 

[bmer]

The more side profile pictures I see, the more I think they could have executed it a lot better.

 

[Sayyaaf]

 

[Tarek]

Man the side profile is just horrible.

 

[SCOTT27]

To the eye it looks dreadful but there is no denying that the cars proportions are truly pure Porsche. Whilst I would like to have seen something differently like a rear deck or a sedan like rear end there is without a doubt the proportions and design retain the family appearance
that appear in the Porsche line up today.

Whilst it's no coincidence that the overall look is Porsche I begin to understand the need for this car it's a family friendly 911.
Rumours in Germany point to a Sportback like estate if the car is more successful than originally expected.

 

[rollo]

To the eye it looks dreadful but there is no denying that the cars proportions are truly pure Porsche. Whilst I would like to have seen something differently like a rear deck or a sedan like rear end there is without a doubt the proportions and design retain the family appearance
that appear in the Porsche line up today.

Whilst it's no coincidence that the overall look is Porsche I begin to understand the need for this car it's a family friendly 911.
Rumours in Germany point to a Sportback like estate if the car is more successful than originally expected.

Whilst what???????

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I'm looking forward to the official interior pics. Having seen the spy pics on this board, I'm curious to see the final product.

 

[Merc1]

Man the side profile is just horrible.

I think if the boss hadn't mandated that he be able to fit in back (6 foot 2 in) the side profile could have been much sleeker and better looking. I like everything about it so far....except that bug-like side profile.


M

 

[YoUhimhER]

OK i am sold, this car is one of the few ugly porsches out there... but meeting it in person might change my mind.