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    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    I saw live the new Panamera facelift in Zuffenhausen on Saturday near Porscheplatz (sorry no pictures had to keep the wheel of my 993!)  it was driving next to us .

    It was white with no model designation . The facelift is definitely noticeable (even my wife noticed it and it says it all but she also likes the Panamera) and it a gives smoother profile at the expense (imho) of the sportiveness. I see this design evolution more towards the elegant area than the sporty one . Just raw impressions take them for what they are worth .


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    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    m4ever:

    I it a gives smoother profile at the expense (imho) of the sportiveness. I see this design evolution more towards the elegant area than the sporty one . Just raw impressions take them for what they are worth .

    i think that is a pretty good observation on the facelift


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    2012 991 C2S -PDK / 2010 997.2 turbo cab manual, sold / 2008 Cayenne GTS Manual /2008 RS 60 sold /04 C4S sold - 08 Cayenne Turbo PDCC sold


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    I was doing a little Internet scouring and found this information:

    - The Panamera/Panamera 4 traditionally get the 3.6L naturally-aspirated V6 with 310 horsepower
    - The same cars in the Chinese market get a detuned version of the 3.0L bi-turbo V6 used in the Panamera S/4S, this time with 320 horsepower, faster launch times and higher top speeds of 262/260 kilometers an hour respectively
    - The base Cayenne uses the 3.6L VW-sourced VR6 with an output of 300 horsepower
    - The Chinese-spec base Cayenne uses the 3.0L Audi-sourced supercharged V6 with 333 horsepower with a 0-100 km/h time of 7.0 seconds instead of 7.8 seconds [it's basically the Cayenne S Hybrid without the hybrid powertrain]

    I understand the importance of the Chinese market and Porsche's use of the lower-displacement engines to bypass the heavy taxes imposed on vehicles with engine displacements larger than 3 liters, but why doesn't Porsche offer the same engines on a global level? More powerful/efficient base models in Porsche's two top-selling models sound like something everyone should be able to enjoy rather than be left out.

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    2012 Porsche Cayenne S


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    China is now Porsche's second largest market ...


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    rulesdontapply:

    I understand the importance of the Chinese market and Porsche's use of the lower-displacement engines to bypass the heavy taxes imposed on vehicles with engine displacements larger than 3 liters, but why doesn't Porsche offer the same engines on a global level? More powerful/efficient base models in Porsche's two top-selling models sound like something everyone should be able to enjoy rather than be left out.

    rulesdontapply

    Despite the fact that China is indeed becoming more and more important for Porsche as a single market, the fuel quality in China is not that great, so the engines need to run on lower quality fuel, thus the "de-tuning". At least this is what I heard. Basically, the engines used in China are bullet proof...when it comes to bad quality fuel. Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    Here's our first look at the twin-turbo V6 [and, in my opinion, not one of the prettiest].

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    2012 Porsche Cayenne S


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    is the new V6 bi-turbo an Audi engine?


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    sfo:

    is the new V6 bi-turbo an Audi engine?

    Nope, it's based on Porsche's 3.6L V6 in the base Panamera models which itself is based on the Porsche V8. This is a genuine, homemade engine.

    rulesdontapply


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    2008 Porsche Boxster S PDE2
    2012 Porsche Cayenne S


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    rulesdontapply:

    Here's our first look at the twin-turbo V6 [and, in my opinion, not one of the prettiest].
     

    Agree, they could have made an effort for it to look a bit better. Smiley


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    Ex: 993 Targa, 986S, 986 and 964 C2


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    What color interior is that?  Cognac?


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    keithos27:

    What color interior is that?  Cognac?

    Sorry, don't know the colour.    

    Thanks for the kind offer. I'll take a cognac.   Smiley


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    fritz


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    rulesdontapply:
    sfo:

    is the new V6 bi-turbo an Audi engine?

    Nope, it's based on Porsche's 3.6L V6 in the base Panamera models which itself is based on the Porsche V8. This is a genuine, homemade engine.

    rulesdontapply

    This is misconception. Only the 3.6 V6 is based on 4.8 V8, not the 3.0 V6....


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    Is the V6 3.0 Turbo in the FL Panamera, a VW Group engine? Or another version of the Porsche V6?

    Anyone knows for sure?


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    "Form follows function"


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    fritz:
    keithos27:

    What color interior is that?  Cognac?

    Sorry, don't know the colour.    

    Thanks for the kind offer. I'll take a cognac.   Smiley

    HAHA! Good one! Smiley


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    reginos:

    Is the V6 3.0 Turbo in the FL Panamera, a VW Group engine? Or another version of the Porsche V6?

    Anyone knows for sure?

    As far as I heard, this is a Porsche development based on their own V6 engine. I am pretty sure (99%) about it but of course I have to rely on my source.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    What's interesting in this new V6 TT is the torque band devil


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    I'm still waiting on the official model catalogue for additional details. Any idea when those will be released? They're generally available to download from Porsche's site but there's been nothing since the debut.

    rulesdontapply


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    2008 Porsche Boxster S PDE2
    2012 Porsche Cayenne S


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    rulesdontapply:

    I'm still waiting on the official model catalogue for additional details. Any idea when those will be released? They're generally available to download from Porsche's site but there's been nothing since the debut.

    rulesdontapply

    I also noticed, that the info about the FL Panamera is coming very slow Smiley Don't know why...


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    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    anyone see the 50 page plus internal document from Porsche on the P re-launch? it has some amazing stuff about the buying patterns of the car & the targets

     


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    2012 991 C2S -PDK / 2010 997.2 turbo cab manual, sold / 2008 Cayenne GTS Manual /2008 RS 60 sold /04 C4S sold - 08 Cayenne Turbo PDCC sold


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    Do you have a copy you could share?

     


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    RC - would you happen to know why there's a lack of information coming out of Porsche lately? There are still no detailed pages for the facelifted Panamera on the Porsche website or downloadable brochure [and, on a separate note, the 911 GT3]. Strange that we've made it this far past the unveiling and there's nothing yet...

    rulesdontapply


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    2008 Porsche Boxster S PDE2
    2012 Porsche Cayenne S


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    rulesdontapply:

    RC - would you happen to know why there's a lack of information coming out of Porsche lately? There are still no detailed pages for the facelifted Panamera on the Porsche website or downloadable brochure [and, on a separate note, the 911 GT3]. Strange that we've made it this far past the unveiling and there's nothing yet...

    rulesdontapply

    +10

    Wanted to ask the same question. Porsche seems to be frozen since GT3 and Panamera FL unveiling Smiley Maybe Porsche choosed this way of punishment for the early leaks of the info before official model launch, about Panamera FL from Autocar.co.uk from example?Smiley


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    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    Good question...I don't have a clue (since I do not work for them).

    If you are referring to new products...well...expect the 991 Turbo and Targa information at some point.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4


    Re: Panamera Facelift...according to latest info, not in 2012

    BTW, you still can find old Panamera Turbo pictures under FL thumbnail on official Porsche press website


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