[DJ]

2010 Porsche Panamera V6

New Porsche Panamera Models Debut This Week in Beijing, China

The Panamera and Panamera 4 with an all-new, 300-horsepower Porsche V6 go on sale in June

ATLANTA - April 22, 2010 - Porsche officially unveils its 300-horsepower V6 Panamera and Panamera 4 on April 23rd at Beijing Motor Show, just 600 miles away and one year after Porsche's historic Panamera S, 4S and Turbo debut in Shanghai in 2009.

The Panamera and Panamera 4 will be available in U.S. Porsche dealerships in June 2010 with MSRPs of $74,400 and $78,900, respectively (excluding destination).

These new entry level Gran Turismos both feature a 3.6-liter V6 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) developing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This all-new Porsche engine is built on the same line as the normally aspirated and twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 engines found in the Panamera S, 4S and Turbo.

The Panamera transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the Panamera 4 comes standard with active all-wheel drive. U.S. models will include Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), Porsche's new and revolutionary seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, as standard equipment.

Other standard equipment includes an electric moonroof and power liftgate, the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system with navigation, Bi-Xenon™ headlights, Bluetooth® telephone connectivity, and the universal audio interface to connect an external audio source such as an iPod or a USB stick with the PCM system.

Like every Porsche, the Panamera and Panamera 4 were developed according to the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy -- more performance on less fuel, increased efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Equipped with the PDK gearbox and the Auto Start Stop function, Porsche expects these new models to be considerably more fuel efficient than their normally aspirated V8 siblings. Official U.S. EPA fuel economy figures will be announced closer to the new models' on-sale date, and like the V8 Panamera models, neither will be subject to a gas-guzzler tax. Both meet the strict EU5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV standard in the United States.

Porsche has always focused on superior efficiency and performance, and in the case of these new Panamera models these long-held tenets are not mutually exclusive. One example of this ideal combination of qualities is consistent lightweight construction with the axles, doors, hood, front fenders and tailgate all made of aluminum. Likewise, the brand new 90-degree angle V6 powerplant built at Porsche's engine plant in Zuffenhausen is approximately 66 lbs. lighter than the Porsche V8 in the Panamera S and 4S. This contributes to the low overall curb weight, which in the case of the Panamera with the PDK transmission is just 3,880 lbs. (1,730 kg).

Like the proven V8 models, both the Panamera and the Panamera 4, as genuine Gran Turismos, combine a sporting character with a high standard of comfort and everyday driving qualities. Steel suspension is standard, and variable dampers and adaptive air suspension with additional air volume on demand are optional. This provides a wide range of suspension qualities and features, with a high level of motoring comfort on the one hand and extremely sporting driving dynamics on the other.

Since its U.S. introduction in October 2009, the Panamera has received numerous awards and recognition. The Panamera Turbo was named Playboy Magazine's 2010 Car of the Year. Others include an Edmunds Inside Line Editors' Most Wanted Award, inclusion in Edmunds.com's Top Recommended Vehicles list, two Car and Driver Editors Choice Awards (Sports Sedans and Luxury Sedans), Bloomberg Car of the Year, the Most Inspired Design award in Ward's Auto Interior of the Year competition, About.com Cars Best New Cars of 2010, and NADAguides.com's Car of the Month for January.

[Pierre996TT]

Great news!

[Brobbins016]

For the US market where gas is cheap.... Crickets

[ljg]

^^ It is not just about gas prices, but about the cost of the car itself and the power some people do not need/want. Look how well the V6 Cayenne did.

[.:Raul]

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Originally Posted by Brobbins016 »

gas is cheap....

for now..........anyways it's about the price of the car not the gas as stated ^

but I still think the V8 will sell better than the V6. look at the S350 from a few years ago....I might have seen 1 maybe 2

[STOPPIE]

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Originally Posted by ljg335i »

^^ It is not just about gas prices, but about the cost of the car itself and the power some people do not need/want. Look how well the V6 Cayenne did.

Sorry mang, but there is NO comparison to the typical V6 cayenne buyer and the typical Panamera buyer. Yes, of course, let's not be idiots, there are people who buy either and can easily afford either; but thats not the point.

This car better lease out well other wise we'll be stuck with these cars.

Mark my words.

The only ppl I could see who *might* slip into one would be your typical 7 series client who's in a lease right now. I'll elaborate more later.

[TUUNER]

i hate it when they start releasing underpowered versions...

[TUUNER]

and does it really save gas...i mean, you need to floor the fvcking thing to get it to move properly.

[BlueSander]

Uhm, at around 3900lbs with 300hp and 295 lb-ft, I think there is plenty of power to get this thing moving under daily driving. There will be a lot of buyers for this cars. I'm one of them lol. I do prefer using less gas on my daily drive. It's like creating a balance between your toys.

[ajindfw]

And in other news, they'll be making a pedal-powered version for a mere pittance at $69,990.