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Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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After more than half of the century, Porsche finally unveiled its four-door sedan. It was a dream imagined in a few concept cars but never achieved until 2009 when the Panamera was unveiled.

At the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, the German car-maker introduced its newest range: the Panamera range. It was the last piece of the puzzle. After the entry-model Boxster, the well-known 911, and the big SUV Cayenne, Porsche was ready to show its contender in the sport-sedan market. In the beginning, there was only the S, the 4S, and the Turbo versions. The base-model Panamera and Panamera 4 were introduced in 2010.

The Panamera's headlights resembled those installed on the Cayenne. The profile resembled an elongated 911 or the 989 concept-car. On the front fenders, two vents were used to extract the air within the wheel-well and decrease the front-lift effect. In the back, the taillights resembled those found in the Cayman. In the back, on the trunk-lid, a retractable wing was installed. It was automatically extended at speeds over 120 kph (74.5 mph).

Inside, the Panamera designers took their inspiration from the Vertu luxury mobile phones. A four-seat layout was the only option, with a big center console that separated the driver from the other passengers. In the back, there was a decent room for adults and since it was a hatchback it could get an impressive amount of luggage. The dashboard was typical for a Porsche, with round dials and centrally-mounted tachometer.

The entry-level Panamera featured a 3.6-liter V6 engine carried-over from Audi. It was paired as standard to a 6-speed manual. A 7-speed PDK (dual-clutch) was on the options list.

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PORSCHE Panamera (907) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  2 gasoline engines
  • 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (300 HP)
  • 3.6L V6 7AT RWD (300 HP)

PORSCHE Panamera (907)
3.6L V6 6MT RWD (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (300 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3,605 cm3
Power:220 KW @ 6200 RPM
300 HP @ 6200 RPM
295 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
400 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:162 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/50 R18 Z || 275/45 R18 Z
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.7 in (4971 mm)
Width:76 in (1930 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.3/65.4 in (1,659/1,661 mm)
Wheelbase:115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance:3.31 in (84 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5147.8 lbs (2335 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:265 g/km

PORSCHE Panamera (907)
3.6L V6 7AT RWD (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 7AT RWD (300 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3,605 cm3
Power:220 KW @ 6200 RPM
300 HP @ 6200 RPM
295 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
400 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:161 mph (259 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (PDK)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/50 R18 Z || 275/45 R18 Z
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.7 in (4971 mm)
Width:76 in (1930 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.3/65.4 in (1,659/1,661 mm)
Wheelbase:115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance:3.31 in (84 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3880 lbs (1760 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5214 lbs (2365 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:218 g/km
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