Panamera-a-gogo

[jorian]

This has probably already been posted, however I didn't do a search...

"We are pleased to finally put months of anticipation to an end. Porsche
announced today it will develop and produce another model line. To be
called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with
four seats, four doors, and a choice of front-mounted engines driving
the rear wheels. Some of the rumours, it seems, were right.
Our new Porsche model will be built in Leipzig, pending further
discussion, and is scheduled to enter the market in 2009. The car's
name, of course, is derived from the legendary Carrera Panamericana
long-distance race.
In his comments to the media this morning, Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking said
"We will be developing a separate platform for our fourth model line at
our Weissach R&D center. There are no plans for a joint venture with
another car maker, but to ensure the profitability of this new model
line we will cooperate more closely than so far with selected system
suppliers." Porsche will develop and build the Panamera using the
company's own resources, investing more than Euro 1 billion. Like the 911, the Boxster and the Cayenne, the Panamera will bear the
"Made in Germany" stamp of quality. Domestic share of the Panamera's
overall assembled value will be approximately 70 percent. The heart of
the car -the engine -will come from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, and there
will be several engine types available.
"The Panamera is a perfect fit for Porsche," said Wiedeking. "It has all
the typical DNA characteristics of a genuine sports car. In terms of
performance, design, and driving dynamics, it meets Porsche's high
standards in every respect. Through this sports coupe we are making our
customers a highly attractive offer in the top performance segment."

Michael Bartsch
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

[Drago]

Originally posted by jorian
...the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with
four seats, four doors, and a choice of front-mounted engines driving
the rear wheels.

Sports sedan maybe...

[carnutzzz]

Yeah- I'm in the auto industry and the Panamera has been a part of the 2009 U.S. vehicle pipeline for months. I have a very bland poster to prove it. :-)