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Old 06-24-16, 01:19 PM
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While the overall shape of the next-gen Panamera doesn't stray far from the car it replaces, the details make for a more cohesive overall package than before. It's clearly a Porsche, and obviously a Panamera (look, four doors and a hatchback!), but it's no longer bulbous or ungainly. Lighting front and rear is inspired by the latest 718 models, and the sleek bulging hood is apparently hiding a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine. We expect a range of six- and eight-cylinder engines for production, along with a plug-in hybrid.

Inside, the only analog gauge we see is a tachometer, helpfully placed directly in front of the driver. A quartet of digital dials flank the throwback tach, but we can't see much past that. There does appear to be a good amount of space for the rear-seat passengers, along with what looks to be a touch-sensitive control surface at the rear of the center console. We expect similar capacitive buttons for the front occupants, along with a large LCD infotainment screen.

Take a look at the images above for an early glimpse at the 2017 Porsche Panamera. And stay tuned for all the details on June 28.
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4 door 911. The way it should have always been in my opinion. LOVE!
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Exterior looks improved but that is not saying much compared to the homely station wagon Panamera out now.

for the touchscreen controls and digital gauges, this touchscreen trend is so annoying and ruins interiors, buttons are still the best way to access and use features especially in a moving vehicle.
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Originally Posted by GFerg
4 door 911. The way it should have always been in my opinion. LOVE!
Sentiments echoed
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Originally Posted by GFerg
4 door 911. The way it should have always been in my opinion. LOVE!
Agreed. No longer a humpbacked wagon.
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omg, i'm in love...
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The back end is much improved. Love it!
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Originally Posted by GSteg
The back end is much improved. Love it!
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Not sure about the headlights. Have to see in person. Rest of exterior looks substantially better, though. If you want to make it a fastback, make it a fastback. If you want to make it a wagon, make it a wagon. Trying to do both on the current gen did not work out well aesthetically.
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Dammit... Hopefully the wife doesn't see this. We'll probably be in the market for another car in a year or so; while she likes the Panamera, I've been trying to avoid it... haha
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Can't wait for these to hit the Pre-owned market. This or a CPO LC 500 would be great
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Dammit... Hopefully the wife doesn't see this. We'll probably be in the market for another car in a year or so; while she likes the Panamera, I've been trying to avoid it... haha
how awful to be married to someone who wants a panamera.
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Default Official Reveal + New Powertrains









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A completely new range of engines powers the second-gen Panamera, starting with a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 that puts out 440 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. In the Panamera 4S, that's enough to launch the saloon to 60 in 4.4 seconds (4.2 with the optional Sport Chrono Package) and to hit a top speed of 180 miles per hour. The Panamera Turbo boasts a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 with 550 hp and 567 lb-ft. The 0–60 run takes just 3.6 seconds (3.4 with Sport Chrono) and the top speed is 190 mph. Both the 4S and the Turbo come with standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Expect to see the 2017 Porsche Panamera hit dealers in January of 2017. Base price for the 4S is $101,040. The Turbo begins at $147,950 and will surely rise quickly from there.
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Well, that doesn't suck.
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Originally Posted by GFerg
4 door 911. The way it should have always been in my opinion. LOVE!
+1 A nice looking car indeed. I still think the Audi RS7 and the Mercedes CLS63 pulled off this look better. It is an improvement though, way better than that over powered station wagon they got on the market nowadays.

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