| There has been much hype and whispers amongst | | | | strong competition with cars such as the Mercedes |
| the car-lovers community about the highly anticipated | | | | CLS and the soon-to-be-released Aston Martin |
| release of the new Porsche Panamera. Porsche have | | | | Rapide. |
| tried their best to keep photos of the new model under | | | | The bodywork of the Panamera is low and wide, and |
| wraps, but as of late some have been leaked to the | | | | has been compared to a sedan. Although based |
| public. Porsche lovers around the world like what they | | | | loosely on the original design of the 911 Carrera, the |
| see, and there has been a lot of discussion regarding | | | | Panamera is different in that its engine is in the front of |
| this new venture. | | | | the vehicle. This has irked some Porsche fanatics, but |
| Porsche drivers can be very selective and particular | | | | the Porsche designers have tried their best to keep |
| when it comes to their cars. Most Porsche drivers are | | | | the engine as close to the centre of the vehicle as |
| used to the small and nifty models such as the | | | | possible. The Panamera range will include three engine |
| Boxster and Cayman. Unfortunately there are a large | | | | choices for the Porsche purist. A more affordable V6 |
| number of Porsche fans who are deterred by this, | | | | version is also expected to be released later next |
| needing more interior space for other members of | | | | year. |
| their families. The Porsche Cayenne is a large 4x4 | | | | Despite the hype, there are many Porsche enthusiasts |
| model, but one which some might find to be too bulky. | | | | who are not too thrilled about the production of the |
| There are Porsche lovers who still want the sleek | | | | Panamera. They feel that too much has been taken |
| compact design of the other Porsche models, but with | | | | away from the original feel of a Porsche. There were |
| more space. | | | | also a lot of negative whispers regarding the Porsche |
| This is where the concept for the new Porsche | | | | Cayenne, which was often labeled as 'ugly.' Due to the |
| Panamera came into being. The creative facilities at | | | | leaked spy photos people all over the world have |
| Weissach, Leipzig and Zuffenhausen decided to design | | | | analyzed and examined the new model and the |
| a four seat and four door model. Although the car is | | | | response hasn't always been complimentary. Some |
| bigger and has four doors instead of the traditional | | | | are comparing it to the Cayenne and feel that the |
| two, it still carries the same dynamic look and | | | | Panamera is only a bulkier and uglier version of the 911. |
| performance of a traditional Porsche sports car. | | | | Despite all this, there are also plenty of enthusiasts |
| The Panamera has apparently been born of another | | | | who are on the edge of their seats in excitement. It |
| four door concept created by Porsche in the late | | | | seems to be a bold and intelligent venture for Porsche, |
| 1980's. The idea for this Porsche from the 1980's was | | | | and the build-up to its release has only created more |
| unsuccessful and never made it past the drawing | | | | eagerness for those wanting to get their hands on a |
| table. The Panamera will be marketed as being in | | | | more spacious model of their favorite kind of car. |