- Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Porsche Panamera.
- Model will have an evolutionary design and an updated interior.
- Can likely expect powertrain updates for improved performance.
The third-generation Panamera was introduced less than three years ago, but Porsche is already working on a minor facelift. Spy photographers have caught prototypes on numerous occasions and now they’ve spotted a car stretching its legs on the Nürburgring.
Spied virtually undisguised, this high-performance prototype appears to be the new Panamera GTS as it features centerlock wheels and a circular four-tailpipe exhaust system. While that’s just an educated guess, it’s clear this will be a pretty evolutionary update.
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The front bumper and intake treatment is partially disguised, but looks instantly recognizable. However, a closer inspection suggests we can expect thinner lower supports around the main intake. We also wouldn’t be surprised to find a lightly revised horizontal bar.
Elsewhere, we can see updated headlights and a high-performance braking system with yellow calipers. The model also has bulky cladding on the rear end, which implies there could be a revamped bumper and diffuser. The model could also sport new taillights and revised “Porsche” lettering.
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Spies didn’t get close enough for interior pictures, but previous images have suggested the car will be equipped with an all-new center console. This has led to speculation that the Panamera could replace physical climate controls with a new touchscreen.
The prototype also appeared to have a new digital instrument cluster and a lightly revised dashboard. However, it appears many other components will carryover.
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Powertrain details remain a mystery, but Porsche has a track record of delivering minor improvements. This means we can likely expect a little more power and, possibly, some extra range from the plug-in hybrid variants.
Porsche currently offers seven different versions of the Panamera in America and the base model has a twin-turbo 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine developing 348 hp (260 kW / 353 PS) and 368 lb-ft (498 Nm) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in as little as 4.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of up to 169 mph (272 km/h).
At the opposite end of the spectrum, there’s the $245,200 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. It features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, an eight-speed transmission, an electric motor, and a 25.9 kWh battery pack. This gives the car a combined output of 771 hp (575 kW / 782 PS) and 737 lb-ft (998 Nm) of torque, which allows it to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and top out at 202 mph (325 km/h).
