Yahoo Autos Porsche Just Unveiled the Cheapest and Most Expensive Panameras
The new, second-generation Porsche Panamera has only been with us since June, but the company has now unveiled ten versions of its four-door. The newest versions are the base Panamera and Panamera 4, and four long-wheelbase Executive models.
Let's start on the affordable end of the Panamera spectrum. Well, "affordable" is a relative term here because the base Panamera starts at $85,000. It gets a new, 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 that makes 330 horsepower, and unlike every other Panamera, it sends its power to the rear-wheels only. If you want that engine with all-wheel-drive, $4600 will get you in the new entry-level Panamera 4.
Considering the Panamera is one of the best handling sedans in its class, we look forward to sampling the basic, rear-drive version. We really hope Porsche decides to sell an S version of the rear-drive car too, complete with the Panamera 4S's 440-hp V6.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are new Executive versions of Porsche's all-wheel-drive Panameras. These models are 5.9 inches longer than the regular Panamera, and that's all in the name of rear-seat legroom.
In other words, this is Porsche's answer to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series. As such, Porsche offers the Panamera Executive with two tablets that can detach from the front-seat backrests that can "transform the rear of the Panamera into a fully digitalised workplace," according to the company.
Even though Porsche offers ten different Panameras, we expect even more in the future. A Panamera Turbo S is an inevitability, and an ultra high-performance hybrid is also in the works.
As long as you can afford the $85,000 barrier of entry, Porsche will have a Panamera for you.
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