2009 Porsche Panamera

[cegerer]

Another in the long line of rumored sedans. At least it's got a race-inspired name, unlike Cayman and Cayenne!

Porsche Panamera: Die vierte Baureihe

2009 bringt Porsche unter dem Modellnamen Panamera einen viertürigen GT mit V8- und V10-Motor. Das Konzept soll bis zur IAA im Herbst der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt werden.

[imcarthur]

Interesting. I just did a Google search on Panamera & this turned up here:Patents UK

Office of origin: Germany

Date of International Registration: 6 July 2004
Date of Protection in the UK: 6 July 2004

Panamera

International priority date claimed: 15 January 2004 (Germany)

Automobiles and their parts.

Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG Porscheplatz 1, D-70435 Stuttgart, Germany

Agent: Lichtenstein, Körner & Partner, Rechtsanwälte Heidehofstrasse 9, D-70184 Stuttgart, Germany

Designated countries AG, AL, AM, AN, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BG, BT, BX, BY, CH, CN, CU, CY, CZ, DK, DZ, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, HR, HU, IE, IR, IS, IT, JP, KE, KG, KP, KR, KZ, LI, LR, LS, LT, LV, MA, MC, MD, MK, MN, MZ, NA, NO, PL, PT, RO, RU, SD, SE, SG, SI, SK, SL, SM, SZ, TJ, TM, TR, UA, UZ, VN, YU, ZM

[cegerer]

Supposedly, "Cayman" was registered on the same date.

[jtratza]

Front end looks great. A pillor and back looks great. Put 'em together and to me it looks out of sinc IMHO. Looks like an attempt at a Maserati type 4 door although that I am used to and like. I guess I could used to this also.

[imcarthur]

Yep. See Here The notes say the Panamera is Boxster coupé in this report.

[efhughes3]

Looks ok to me......

I'm guessing that Porsche will do a great job on this, as they've done on the Cayenne (whether you like it or not). I'm wondering where it will be priced? $120K?

[doozer]

Report: Porsche's first 4-door sedan
Panamera will hit the road in 2009 with a six-figure price tag.
May 11, 2005: 8:25 AM EDT


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Porsche's first four-door sedan will go on sale some time in 2009 with a sticker price between $125,000 and $175,000, according to a report published on Inside Line, an auto enthusiast Website produced by Edmunds.com.

A Porsche spokesman contacted by CNN/Money called the report "speculation." There have been previous media reports that Porsche was working on such a car and Porsche has denied those reports as well.

A spokeswoman for Edmunds.com told CNN/Money the information came from "a reliable source at Porsche."

According to Inside Line, the sedan, known as the Panamera, will have a taller roof than Porsche's sports cars. The back end will be higher to hold a family's luggage for a long trip, the report said.

Buyers will get a choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive, according to the report. The car will incorporate styling elements of Porsche Cayenne SUV and the Carrera GT sports car, Inside Line said. The car will have a more tapered shape than the Cayenne, according to the report.

Edmunds.com is a partner providing content and tools for CNN/Money Autos.

[doozer]

[strother]

I liked the red photo better, I think, because it does riff off of Maserati

[kach22i]

I'm not naturally a big fan of larger cars, even sporty ones..................but Porsche did a nice job this time.

On a side note, I saw a convertible Carrera S - 2005 in a dealer parking lot last night - wow, it's awesome. I think I left a drool puddle.

[Par911]

Ohhh damn..Porsche is getting gayer and gayer everyday. Whats next, a porsche stationwagon?

[arcsine]

Nope, think of all the engineering Porsche could do on the cup holders in a minivan! Fear it.

[72doug2,2S]

Like the Pepper vehicle, Dispicable!

[CarreraS2]

It better have some big performance and technology to keep up in that kind of market and at that price.

M5, E55, etc.

This week's AutoWeek has the new M6 on the cover. 507hp, 7 speed sequential transmission, clear coated carbon fiber roof (!!), etc. for $95K.

[DavidI]

I think the car looks great.

David

[Brother]

I was scrolling through this with my baby girl on my lap. She yacked when the silver planeria scrlled into view.

I agree with her.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Originally posted by cegerer
Supposedly, "Cayman" was registered on the same date.

Looks F***ing sweet!

[Steve87-911]

That red pic has changed my mind. That would be good to haul the kids around in. Now where did I leave that bucket of money...