Porsche Panamera Production to Commence April 2009

looks nice

It looks Maserati Quatorporte with 911 face and hip. As the model would be front mounted engine propels RWD, rear styling will become more elegant than disguised hip in the photo.

Endless spying shots, Still under a year till it goes to production..

GTR is faster

I dont think Porsche design team has given much thought in this model

Under the hood?? Front engine???

Its pretty nice...Porsche was going to make a sedan for a few years now, 4-5...so as a Porsche looking 4-door its very nice.

great , now the Cayenne and the Scirocco have a genuine sibling. hyped vehicles with butt ugly buttlines----notwithstanding the slouchy appearance.

Rear doors edges in the role of fenders in that class of car? Like Q5.

The Quattroporte is a MUCH better looking car than this. Not to mention Aston Martin is coming out with their 4-door that looks stunning. The Panamera looks sporty, but the back end design does not look right to me. Looks cheap.

Why do we need this car? Porsche was not meant to be a sedan or a family car. Isnt this the reason for Porsche looking into buying VW. Leave it alone. First the SUV now that.

I have an Idea. A pick up truck that will complete the line up LOL

first the guy that said " GTR is faster" is a dumb ass.. I sale Porsches and lets face it.. they are two completey different markets moron.. and it's still a NISSAN.. hmmm lets see.. roll up to valet in a 911 Twin turbo pushing 480 horses soon to be 500 horses out of a 6 cylinder w a porsche badge or a nissan in made by the same company that makes the SENTRA lol the Porsche Panamera final production photo and release will be in Geneva ( March ) my boss will be in Chicago in October so I will be able to give details.. if you like this photo wait till you see the final production car.. Also, it's about the size of a 7 series..

Wow, this is one of the most intelligent boards in a while. GTR? no relevance, good to here that some one sale Porsches (cave man ug). The Porsche will sell because of its name. The Cayenne got slammed like this when it first came out as well. The panamera is for sure not the most pretty of cars but designers did a good job blending porsches iconic shape. For me, i think the new Aston is more attractive, but i will bet that this drives a slight bit better. The average person doesn't need this car (not the average price, duh). Its meant for the wealthy man or women who wants a car that drives not to be driven in

First off the nissan already pushes over 500 hp. Nissan always understates its HP on this car and they are already working on one that will have over 530hp from a V6. There are so many more people that will buy a GTR over your 911 anyday. The GTR is faster, more reliable, made with more technology, and the engine is in the right place. You can also tune up your GTR as you like with out killing your bank account on parts. In the GTR you dont have to worry about the rear end fishtailing if you hit a turn a little too hard. Over here we are car enthusiasts and not people who care about only looks but performance as well. Do we judge Toyota less when they make a car like the Lexus LS460 while also making a yaris? No, because they are made with different care and different materials. In a Nissan like this you know you are getting a reliable car along with speed because of the name. In the Nissan you will have so much more fun with out hurting your self or your bank account. Honestly, when ever I see a Porsche now, I dont give it a second glance (unless its a carerra GT of course). If I see a Infinity G37, a 350Z, or a GTR on the road I see fun and excitement.

And another thing. Nissan has already sold out cars they haven't even made yet. I dont see porsche doing that. In finland the mark up on a "Nissan" is well over double the MSRP price. I cant see porsche doing that. And the "Nissan" has already beat the porsche at just about every performance figure.

this thing is an abomination

MMMM we sell out of cars 3 and 3 years in advance genius.. 07 and 08 turbos had a waiting list in 05.. I have to get out of this conversation.. Im speaking to people that are defending a Nissan .. it's fast.. thats it!! so is a vette .. Porsche just made it's 500,000 Cayenne, and Porsche is the most profitable car company OF ALL!! go do your homework and get back to me Nissan boy.. and let me guess.. you drive a saturn and your eh 19? " Over here we are car enthusiasts and not people who care about only looks but performance as well" over where.. I live in the US.. and performance over style? Porsche has never sold out and has only evolved their vehicle over the years to maintain tradition and heritage.. never seeling out to the extreme looks and styling that everyone else is.. Did anyone see the 24 HR nurburing? HMMMM Porsche took what the first 10 spots thats right 1st place baby.. as they have in many many many races and events over decades.. Do I hate the GTR nope.. cool car.. is in the same class of auto engineering as Porsche.. HELL NO.. did you really compare jap. engineering to Porsche? Pllllllllease do your homework and get back to me.. We already have a 189 person waiting list for the Panamera and we dont even know what the hell it looks like.. sold out of 07 and 08 Turbo/turbo cabs/gt3/gt3RS/and GT2 before they were even available.. the GT2 and GT3 RS are going and have gone for over $70k over sticker genius.. Nissan has navigation in dash cd changers and blue tooth.. thats awesome.. what a car!! LOL

I would probably like the GTR if I was on a budget too, or had no taste in true performance automobiles!!!! Panamera will be awesome, just like all the Porsches from the past!!!

The Nissan is not just a fast car! anyone can make a fast car. The Nissan out handles the Porsche on every track!!!! And they did it with one car!! and for the exception for the GT those cars that you talk about have not gone over 165k sticker US like the Nissan. The Nissan is a more balanced car. That why you can take it out in any weather. Nissan has entered the races already with the GTR and have won every race. They are starting to get in the race world with the GTR. Onece the V6 starts entering races you can see porsche go to second.