Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (300 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 Z || 275/45 R18 Z |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5147.8 lbs (2335 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 7AT RWD (300 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (PDK) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 Z || 275/45 R18 Z |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5214 lbs (2365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |