We just gave you a few more details about the power in Porsche's upcoming Panamera sport sedan, Britain's Car backs up those horsepower claims and throws some anticipated pricing info into the gossip stew. When the Panamera debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, as is widely expected, it seems almost certain now that it will be powered by a Cayenne-sourced naturally-aspirated 4.8-liter V8 producing 400 hp, with the range-topping Turbo belting out 520 hp. Figure on sub-5-second runs to sixty, and a top end around 180 mph. Also, the rumored hybrid looks like it will get the green light for production. That powertrain will utilize a 300-horse V6 with an electric boost of up to 100 hp when extra power is needed. The regular V6 Panamera has not yet been confirmed for the States.In terms of pricing, according to Car, the V6 will start at £54,000 in the UK. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Turbo is expected to fetch £84,000. Motor Trend points out that those prices align with the BMW 650i and 760Li, respectively in the UK, so figure on a similar pricing neighborhood here at home, too. To see what you'll be getting for that money, click back to the video we posted a couple of weeks ago.
[Source: Car Magazine]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Pascal @ Apr 19th 2007 8:23AM
"Figure on sub-5-second runs to sixty, and a top end around 1800 mph."
Darn, thats quick :-)
amp @ Apr 19th 2007 8:26AM
That's funny, I figured it would go for more money. Maybe I was comparing it to the Aston Martin Rapide too much.
Kevin @ Apr 19th 2007 8:47AM
Hell, I didn't know these would be launched off an Air Craft Carrier. I wonder how it would feel to tell the mechanic at the local Fatherland dealership "Around 1500 mph I hear a noise in the right front lol."
All it is an elongated VW.
Johnnie @ Apr 19th 2007 10:32AM
Those wheels are sick!
Where on earth can I get some?
M. @ Apr 19th 2007 10:48AM
#3: Definitely no longer VW: The engine is further back than in the Cayenne/Touareg, the gearbox is different and I bet they use a heavily modified multilink suspension.
Yes, the V6 blocks are based on the Audi 90° V6 and the bodies are made in Hannover.
HoldenC @ Apr 19th 2007 10:54AM
It will be interesting to see how Porsche fairs as they try to further expand their product lineup. As they say in Business School, a company's number one strength/advantage is oftentimes it's Brand, and Brand dilution is a real potential pitfall. My guess is that Porsche will do fine as long is it does not move too far downmarket (e.g. sub-Cayenne SUV)and continues to engineer as much of their performance DNA into new offerings. BTW I got a chance to test drive a Cayenne and Cayenne S the other day (they wouldn't be my first choice for a new vehicle but I've got a family member looking at them and they asked for my help) and they were both pretty impressive driving vehicles (for a heavy SUV that is). While the V6 was pretty slow, they both handled and braked with aplomb and were markedly superior to a new BMW X5 that I had driven a while back.
saluki @ Apr 19th 2007 11:45AM
I wonder if at some point they will attempt to make it not so damn ugly?
MikeW @ Apr 19th 2007 4:09PM
No, it is a VR6.
Audi bored out the V6 for the Allroad concept a few years ago, it was still 3.2 liters. 3.6 liters isn't happening for their V6s.
Sickmanseth @ Apr 20th 2007 12:50PM
I for one welcome our new porsche sedan driving overlords.
AB @ May 3rd 2007 4:17PM
How do you think this will compare to the Rapide, S8, quattroporte, 760Li, XJ super V8, S & CLS class and flying spur? The high luxury sedans are making a big commotion in the market. How do you think each of these will survive?