Porsche to Launch High Performance Panamera GTS

Porsche Panamera

Diesel-powered Panamera also in the works

By Michael Gauthier
July 2, 2009 10:59 PM
Filed Under: Diesel, German, Porsche, Rumours

Porsche's Panamera lineup is poised to expand as the company is reportedly working on a new diesel variant as well as a high performance GTS.

Although little is known about the Panamera GTS, it is expected to be positioned above the Panamera Turbo. This means the GTS will likely boast more than 500 horsepower, which should enable it to beat the 4.0 second 0-60 mph time of the Panamera Turbo. The GTS is also expected to ditch the Turbo's heavy air suspension system, in favor of traditional coil springs.

According to Autocar, Porsche is also considering a diesel-powered Panamera. If such a model were to be built, it would likely adopt a modified version of the Cayenne's 240 bhp 3.0-liter V6 or the Audi A8's 322 bhp 4.2-liter V8.

Source: autocar

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Comments

catchmyshadow

July 2, 2009 11:07 PM

a GTS above the Turbo? The Cayenne GTS is below the Cayenne Turbo and only has a NA-engine. why should Porsche do it different on the Panamera?

AG4

July 2, 2009 11:11 PM

...and the standard V8 of the Panamera is the 400hp naturally-aspirated V8 of the Cayenne GTS.

Higher than the Panamera Turbo? Shouldn't that be a "Turbo S" model?

Edited by user on July 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM

Lamborghini

July 2, 2009 11:28 PM

Yeah, this doesn't make sense. I think it will be with the NA V8, and then later on a Turbo S might come with more power. The A8's diesel sounds like a better choice too.

theporscheguy

July 2, 2009 11:59 PM

I'd have to agree, this wouldn't make sense at all following tradition, the Turbo S is always above the Turbo. I figured they would build a GTS but thought it would be in line with the Cayenne GTS. Who's to say, as much as I love Porsche, I have to question their ideas at times. Only problem is, every time I question them, they prove me wrong... So far anyways. I just hope they bring a manual trans over to N.A. so it will at least be an option for some! PDK only?

scratchy996

July 3, 2009 12:18 AM

remember the 928 GTS ? maybe it will be S, turbo, GTS, turbo S. anyway , i still hope thy will make a 2 door Panamera.

theporscheguy

July 3, 2009 12:00 AM

It would be nice if they took some lessons from BMW when it comes to wheels though, I have to say, Porsche wheels SUCK! Not all but some are hideous, especially on the Panamera apart from the RS Spyder wheels.

jakes247

July 3, 2009 8:39 AM

the car realy looks great from the front, but i have my doubts about the back.. now if only porsche can impliment that 9ff panamera spoiler on the back, it will look awesome.. http://www.worldcarfans.com/108120415355/more-9ff-porsche-panamera-sketches-surface

Bristol411S3

July 3, 2009 11:31 AM

Agreed, although strictly speaking that is a Top Car spoiler - 9ff did the chassis work, not the aero kit.

imonev

July 3, 2009 10:59 AM

Porsche Panamera Diesel ? Ok, but why they not put the mighty 6.0 V12 500 HP engine from Audi Q7 in this 4-door coupe ? I think that this motor, even it's a heavy machine, will fit ok in the Porsche reputation.

Get_real

July 3, 2009 1:47 PM

On the main picture, the Panamera looks just great!

catch22

July 3, 2009 2:27 PM

Yeah and on every other pic, it sucks...

Come on guys, it's an ugly car compared to Aston Martin Rapide.

Edited by user on July 3, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Get_real

July 6, 2009 1:41 PM

Every time I see a Rapide picture, I'm a little more bored. Yeah, yeah it's pretty but that's not enough.

Every time I see a Panamera picture, I'm a little more looking forward to DRIVE it!

cemi

July 3, 2009 2:58 PM

The back is so damn ugly. They could've done anything, they even have access to VW tech, and they came up with this unimaginative shape. At the front it looks ok, nothing out of the ordinary. I would have to see it in real life to make a true judgement. The interior is decent though.

catchmyshadow

July 3, 2009 6:34 PM

the car has a big butt but the rest is really beautiful, esp. the interior and it is a unique car in contrast to a Rapide which is just a 4 door DB9 with no real identity. And if u think of the features and the performance the panamera has, which is simply better than any other 4-door car, it would be simply ignorant to just judge it by the rear end. Also, pictures are cool and all, but they still don`t do this car justice. it looks mighty and impressive in reality. even the back of the car doesn`t hurt in person.

Swifty

July 3, 2009 9:50 PM

yep, if diesel then they should do the V12 TDI!!!

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