In 2009 is set to be launched a four-door, four-seat coupe, called Porsche Panamera. The car, powered by a modified version of the 4.5 L V8 found in the Cayenne, equipped with the FSI system will be front engined and rear wheel drive. Although it is extremely unlikely, rumors is that an option for the Panamera will be the V10 engine from Porsche’s limited-run Carrera GT supercar.
Porsche Panamera will be produced in the new plant at Leipzig alongside the Cayenne. It is the first V8-engined sports car built by Porsche since 1995, when the 928 was discontinued and some consider it a suitable successor to the two-doored 928. The company built the new model as a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG and Maserati Quattroporte and (to a lesser degree) a less expensive alternative to expensive vehicles such the, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin Rapide.
Like Porsche Carrera`s name, the Panamera`s derives from the Carrera Panamerican race. Before it, there were other four-door sedans prototypes, such as the 1991 Porsche 989 prototype or the even earlier 4 door prototype based on the 911, but they never went into production.
Porsche’s New Chapter
The Porsche Panamera marked a bold new chapter for the brand, blending the high-performance DNA of a sports car with the practicality of a four-door grand tourer. While it faced skepticism at first, the Panamera has proven itself as a serious contender in the luxury performance sedan segment, offering power, refinement, and unmistakable Porsche handling. With its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and V8 power, the Panamera revived a formula Porsche hadn’t used since the 928.
Many consider the Panamera to be the spiritual successor to the 928, as both cars embody the idea of a high-performance grand tourer designed for long-distance comfort and speed. While the 928 was a two-door coupe, its V8 engine, balanced weight distribution, and luxurious interior align closely with the Panamera’s philosophy. Porsche has always been willing to push boundaries, and the Panamera, much like the 928 before it, proves that a front-engine Porsche can still deliver an exhilarating driving experience.
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