Panamera
| Porsche Panamera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Model years | 2010–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
| First generation (970) | |
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Porsche Panamera 4S (pre-facelift)
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| Overview | |
| Production | April 2009–2016 |
| Model years | 2010–2016 |
| Assembly | Leipzig, Germany |
| Designer | Michael Mauer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door fastback saloon |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,970 mm (195.7 in) |
| Width | 1,931 mm (76.0 in) |
| Height | 1,418 mm (55.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) |
| Second generation (971) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2017–present |
| Assembly | Leipzig, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door fastback saloon 5-door estate 2-door Coupe |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MSB |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol: 3.0 L V6 Turbo 2.9 L V6 Twin-turbo 4.0 L V8 Twin-turbo Diesel: 4.0 L V8 Twin-turbo |
| Transmission | 8-speed PDK dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Length | 5,049 mm (198.8 in) |
| Width | 1,937 mm (76.3 in) |
| Height | 1,423 mm (56.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) to 2,310 kg (5,093 lb) |
The Porsche Panamera is a luxury four-door sedan. It is front-engined with two-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive versions also available.
The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China, on April 2009. In 2011, hybrid and diesel versions were launched. In April 2013, a facelift to the Panamera was announced, launching again at the Auto Shanghai show. A plug-in hybrid version, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, was released in the U.S. market in November 2013.
The Panamera's name is derived, like the Porsche Carrera line, from the Carrera Panamericana race. The Panamera is generally considered to be the long-awaited fruit of Porsche's 989 concept vehicle from the late 1980s.
Like the Porsche Cayenne SUV (which has become the marque's best-selling vehicle), the Panamera upset many Porsche purists, since it was seen as an attempt to broaden Porsche's appeal beyond that of hardcore fans. The Panamera ran contrary to the company's signature offerings, particularly its light two-door rear-engine sports cars like the 911. The Panamera on the other hand is considered a full-size luxury car, weighing nearly 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg), with four doors, and its engine mounted in the front. The Panamera's appearance with its long hood and rear hatch bears resemblance to a stretched 911. The iconic 911 has a sparse interior, as it was focused on raw performance, while the Panamera has a sumptuous interior loaded with modern technological amenities and expensive leather upholstery.
Engines are first assembled in Stuttgart, and the car's body is built, painted and final assembly in Leipzig, Germany, alongside the Cayenne and Macan. From 2009 to 2016, the bodies were built at the Volkswagen Group facility in Hannover.
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