Recently spotted undergoing testing, this particular Panamera doesn’t
look all that special as its front fascia carries over from the current model.
However, bigger changes occur out back as the lower section of the liftgate is
covered by white camouflage. It likely hides a new light strip which could echo
the one used on the facelifted Macan or Cayenne Coupe.
Given the minor styling changes, it appears this is
an early prototype for the 2020 or 2021 Panamera. As a result, the production
model could incorporate additional design tweaks but nothing is official as of
yet. Little is known about the model at this point, but the Panamera
lineup is pretty extensive as the entry-level variant has a turbocharged
2.9-liter V6 that produces 325 hp and 450 Nm of torque.
One step above is the Panamera S which has a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with 434
hp and 550 Nm of torque.
Moving further up the ladder, the GTS features a
twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 developing 454 hp and 620
Nm of torque. There’s an even more powerful V8 in the Panamera Turbo which
packs 542 hp and 770 Nm of torque. There are also two plug-in hybrid variants. The
Panamera E-Hybrid has a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 and an electric motor which
enable the car to produce a combined output of 456 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is even more powerful
as it has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine and an electric motor that work
together to produce 671 hp and 850 Nm of torque.
This allows the car to rocket from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.4
seconds before hitting a top speed of 310 km/h. Engine options will likely carry, but they could
receive minor modifications for improved performance. Likewise, the plug-in
hybrid variants could get a slightly longer electric-only range.
