2010 Porsche Panamera Preview

Hardware
The 2010 Porsche Panamera is a 4-door sedan that is expected to be offered with three different engines (all of the powerplants are currently found under the hood of the Porsche Cayenne SUV). Unlike Porsche sports cars, the Panamera’s engine will be located under the hood. The base engine will be a direct-injection 3.6-liter V-6 rated at 300 hp. One step up will be a direct-injection 4.8-liter V-8 engine rated at 405 hp. The flagship Panamera Turbo will likely be fitted with a turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 engine rated at upwards of 500 hp. Diesel powerplants, offering greater fuel efficiency and abundant torque, and hybrid/electric variants may also be forthcoming. Transmission choices will include a traditional 6-speed manual, or Porsche’s new PDK dual-clutch automatic, powering the rear or all four wheels. While engines will be built at Porsche’s main assembly plant in Zuffenhausen, all Panamera models will see their final assembly performed at Porsche’s Leipzig plant.

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