Panamera [Spy Shots] Porsche Panamera Thread II (Spy pics & info)

[Bartek S.]

Porsche may add Panamera Targa and diesel models

Next year around March Porsche will launch a diesel version of its Cayenne but the big SUV isn’t the only model from the sports carmaker destined to feature an efficient oil-burner. The upcoming Panamera sedan, due in early 2010, will also feature a diesel option, according to leaked information at a recent Porsche focus group in California.

The new Panamera diesel engine will likely be the same Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 turbodiesel set to debut in the Cayenne next year and will feature a similar 240hp (179kW) output as the SUV. With Porsche’s growing influence over the Volkswagen Group, the sports carmaker is also gaining greater access to the German giant’s parts bin, which includes a series of V8, V10 and even V12 diesel powertrains. However, anything bigger than the V6 diesel engine has so far been ruled out due to the extra weight these engines carry.
In addition to the diesel, Porsche will also use the Panamera to showcase its commitment to green motoring with the introduction of a hybrid model using another VW Group 3.6L V6 mated to a 110hp (82kW) electric motor. Porsche’s hybrid drive system will allow drivers to use any combination of the two powerplants, much like today’s Toyota Prius.
According to AutoWeek, Porsche also revealed plans for a new Panamera Targa model at the Californian focus group. Official renderings of the car were allegedly displayed depicting a three-panel targa roof on the new sedan. Such a model could provide some level of competition for Audi’s rival A7, which is also expected to be available in a four-door convertible format.
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[Bartek S.]

2010 Porsche Panamera Goes for a Ride in the Arctic Circle

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[Mr. M]

The thought of a Porsche diesel just irks me. It just spells mass-market. I know Porsche needs new strategies to survive, but it's just nauseating nonetheless. I really hope the Panamera delivers. It's long overdue.

 

[Centurion]

Some heads up. Porsche has registered the name Panamera Hybird, so it's pretty safe to say that diesel won't be necessary for the car.

Here's some very interesting comments from a trusted guy who's seen design sketches of the car:

"Guys, I know it is hard to believe but since I(accidentally ) saw the real design sketches of the car some time ago(I mentioned it), I can tell you one thing for sure: the front and especially the rear are HEAVILY camouflaged, they don't look even a bit close to the real thing, so relax. Even the lights are part of the camouflage, the partial coverage with camouflage is just FAKE, the REAL lights are UNDER this camouflage, same applies to the roofline and other details.

Again: you can't tell almost ANYTHING about the final design from these mules, so relax."

Seems like the car is covered up more than what seen by the eyes. Hope we'll enter FEP stage soon.

 

[LaArtist]

When is it due?

 

[Centurion]

When is it due?

Begining on next year.


Here's some evidence that the tail lights have fooled us all and even me. Given the rectangular shape of the brake light LED arrangement the tail lights will certainly not be looking anything like the horrifically round tail lights on the mules. More so they won't be as tall given that the brake light LED arrangement stretch almost fill the entire light cluster similar to the 997 mkII.

Damn, I can't believe we've been fooled all this time. To be honest I actually thought that the tail lights on the mules was pretty much the final shape, but the truth is that the real lights are hiding underneath.

 

[klier]

^ I don't think you're right on that one but we'll see. I personally think we can already see the final shape. You're talking about the graphics only, and don't know what's in the above part...

 

[Centurion]

^ I don't think you're right on that one but we'll see. I personally think we can already see the final shape. You're talking about the graphics only, and don't know what's in the above part...

The tail lights seem to be covered by the horrendous frog-eye lens. The shape of the tail lights joining with the boot lit looks legit while the section on the side seem heavily concealed. On the rear shoulder line there should be a crease stretching from the tail light along side the entire shoulder/C-pillar. That areas is heavily covered up for that specific reason.
In the picture below you can clearly see that the tail is deformed and what's bulging underneath is the real tail light covered by the plastic lens used as camo.

The real design of the tail lights should be very similar to the green illustration.

 

[SDNR]

I can't wait to see this. It looks a bit strange in the pictures.

 

[Centurion]

I can't wait to see this. It looks a bit strange in the pictures.

Good things come to those who wait Not more than 6 months left now. It will be THE car of 2009.

 

[DaSilva]

Well.. Well.. I don't know ..

 

[klier]

I don't think it will be THE car of 2009. Maybe the most talked about though, because it's so ugly for a Porsche...

 

[Wunderkind]

Good things come to those who wait Not more than 6 months left now. It will be THE car of 2009.

The Panamera is too big for my liking. I actually hoped it'd be slightly larger than the E Class or the 5 series. That way, sportscar dynamics are guaranteed. I never believed Porsche should offer class leading interior dimensions. Porsche interiors should always have a 'snug' feel about them.

 

[Foxfire]

My thoughts exactly... It would work much better if it were around 20-30 cm shorter... around 4.9 m would be great.

 

[Centurion]

because it's so ugly for a Porsche...

Invalid argument, you haven't seen the car without camo.

 

[Bartek S.]

Porsche Panamera Hybrid: Logo leaked

 

[EMpower]

Porsche Panamera Hybrid: Logo leaked

You can get anything in that font.
Name Your Porsche

 

[Sayyaaf]

ha ha good one ...

 

[PanterroR]

Bruce, why didn't you told us???

 

[Centurion]

When I die I want that font used on my tombstone.