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Porsche has done several concept cars over the decades, but here's what makes these 5, some of the most obscure ones ever

5. Porsche 965: Back in 1984, Porsche was developing a very different Porsche 911 Turbo

This 911 Turbo almost became V-8-powered. Some engines were considered, including a Mezger V-8 racing unit

The 965 resembled a 959, but was meant to be slotted under it. Financial difficulties killed the project

4. 1988 Porsche 989: It was the grandfather of the Panamera but wasn't the first time Porsche built a four-door sedan

The 989's fate was tied to the 928, which was axed due to slow sales

3. 1988 Porsche 969: This was a sports car designed to be the evolution of the 959 supercar

The Porsche 969 was meant to have more power than the 959 S' 508 horsepower. It would have carried most of the 959's tech over. A PDK was to be introduced too

2. Porsche Pajun: Back in 2015, Porsche was working on this scaled-down Panamera. It was postponed and eventually, we got the all-electric Taycan

1. Porsche C88: In the 1990s, Porsche were commissioned by the Chinese government to make an affordable vehicle for the masses. They ended up copying the design

It was powered by a 1.1-liter flat-4 and featured a 5-speed manual

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Global Taycan sales have dropped by almost 50 percent, in 2024

The Porsche Taycan was the brand's first EV and until recently, the fastest-selling performance EV

Chinese EV incentives have played havoc on European EV sales

At the same time, the Panamera lineup will follow in the footsteps of the Cayenne

This means that, alongside the ICE/ hybrid-powered variants, an EV will be introduced

The Panamera is positioned above the Taycan as a larger, more luxurious proposition

At the same time, Porsche continues pouring new tech in the Panamera, meaning it's here to stay

The Taycan could have the same fate as the Porsche 928 30 years before

The 930 Turbo may be why the Porsche 928 came around in the first place

The V-8 Porsche coupe experienced declining sales in the mid-1980s, eventually resulting in the 928's discontinuation

With a new, enriched lineup, the spotlight could, once again, shine on the Panamera

What do you think? Will the Taycan suffer a similar fate to the 928?

Swipe up to learn what future changes Porsche's lineup would see

Both the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the 2025 BMW M5 are plug-in hybrid performance sedans

As the range-topping Panamera, the Turbo S E-Hybrid features HD Matrix LED headlights, 21-inch center-locking wheels, and soft-close doors by default

The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also benefits from carbon ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering and torque vectoring as standard

The all-new G90 M5 isn't lagging behind in features. It boasts adaptive LED headlights, illuminated kidney grille, flared fenders, and up to 21-inch wheels

For the chassis, the new G90 M5 features adaptive suspension, rear-axle steering, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear

Inside the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, there's standard leather upholstery, digital displays on the dash, 18-way power-adjustable front seats with heating functions for both the rows

Inside the G90 M5, you'd find standard Merino leather upholstery, a curved display spanning the dash, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, 4-zone AC, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system

Powertrain wise, the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sports a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. Together the system cranks 771 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque

The V8 drives all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox

Under the hood of the new M5 lies a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. The hybrid powertrain pushes out 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque

Like the Panamera, the M5 features all-wheel drive, but the gearbox is an 8-speed torque converter automatic

The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts at $226,500

The 2025 BMW M5 starts at $119,500, more than $100,000 cheaper than the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

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When the market is increasingly moving towards SUVs, Porsche sells not one, but two sedans, but why?

Porsche Taycan is one of the most popular high performance EVs on sale

Meanwhile, the Panamera sales figures are at an all-time low

Numbers only tell half the story as Reddit users seem to be favoring the Panamera more

The Taycan had its fair share of reliability issues, all of which addressed by Porsche, free of charge

Meanwhile, the Panamera has been consistently reliable throughout most of its lifespan, except some earlier model years

The most powerful Taycan is as quick around a track as a Cayman GT4 RS

With 1,019 hp, the Taycan Turbo GT is also the most powerful road-going Porsche ever made

Meanwhile, Porsche's latest Panamera Turbo became the fastest 4-door hybrid around the "Ring"

Some Reddit users claim the more practical Taycan Sport/Cross Turismo models are the ones that are worth it

Meanwhile, the bigger Panamera dropped the station wagon body style, for 2024

The Panamera will go fully electric and it will exist alongside the Taycan

Meanwhile, the ICE-powered Panamera will continue to be on offer

Porsche Taycan will remain as the sportier, 4-door EV sedan

While the Panamera will be the more luxury-oriented prposition

Swipe up to learn more about how these two Porsche models are being received and what it means for the four-door Porsche sedan lineup

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is based on the Panamera 4, but with electrical components to support the hybrid system

So, under the hood, you get the same 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 but is detuned. Coupled to the V6 is an e-motor and together the powertrain pushes out 463 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque

Porsche estimates the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to clock 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and it can reach up to 174 mph flat out

If you want to drive around in EV mode, you can reach speeds up to 87 mph without the combustion engine!

Powering the e-motor is a bigger 25.9 kWh battery pack which sits near the rear axle

The increase in battery capacity results in better all-electric range, which Porsche estimates it to be around 56 miles

While the MPGe numbers aren't available on EPA's website, I expect the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to return between 58 to 60 MPGe combined

The base Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid sports all the luxury features, including a leather interior, heated front seats and heated steering wheel

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The first Panamera arrived in 2009 and it brought 911-like dynamics to a four-door practical sedan

The cabin of the first Panamera featured a few pieces from the 997 911, including the steering wheel. Despite the many plastic buttons on the center console, the cabin, even today, feels upmarket

The original Panamera featured 2+2 seating layout, which is still the norm today. These leather upholstered seats were power-adjustable

The second generation Panamera succeeded the first in 2016. This generation Panamera brought updated looks, revamped interior, and more potent pure ICE and hybrid models

Compared to the first-gen Panamera, the second-gen model gets more technology such as a larger infotainment screen and the driver gets two displays and a center analog tachometer

Interior quality takes a step ahead and the seats are comfier than ever. Up to 18-way power-adjustable seats, heating, ventilation, and massage functions are all available

The latest Panamera is in its third generation launched in 2023. It's not only aggressive looking, packing more luxury features as standard

There are two displays on the dash: a 12.6-inch for the driver and a 10.9-inch infotainment. You can also opt for a third display on the passenger side

Standard seats features 14-way adjustability, and standard equipment includes heating for the seats and a panoramic sunroof

With improvements in quality and the addition of more on-board tech, the sporty 2+2 Panamera has evolved considerably across three generations

The base Panamera is priced at $104,795, which is a lot of money for an entry level luxury sedan

The Panamera is powered by a potent 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, pushing out a healthy 348 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque

Since the standard Panamera is powered by a less potent V6, it should be more frugal. EPA rated it with a 21 MPG combined

All Panamera models feature an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox, which, in case of the base Panamera, drives the rear wheels only

The base Panamera is expected to clock 60 mph in 5 seconds and can reach speeds up to 169 mph

The front end of the base Panamera is enhanced by the standard Matrix LED headlights. Although, the 19-inch wheels look cheap

Looking at the rear, the Panamera features an LED lightbar and dual exhaust tips as standard

On the inside, the Panamera doesn't feel like it's a base model. It sports large displays on the dashboard and a heated steering wheel for all-weather comfort

By default, the seating layout inside the Panamera is 2+2. You have to pay extra to get the rear middle seat

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Porsche Spices things up for the Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo (S) E Hybrid models with a revolutionary suspension

Despite losing the more practical body style for 2024, some innovative features seem to suggest that the Panamera is here to stay

Also, compared to the Porsche's other four-door sedan, the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera is a slow-seller

However, potent new hybrid powertrains, Porsche's Active Suspension, and the rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles may change that

The new suspension features active dampers that can react 13 times per second to maximize stability and comfort

They, not only filter out road imperfections but also act as anti-roll bars

Among the many features the Active Suspension offers are dynamic ground clearance Smart Lift

Upon braking and accelerating, the new suspension can also adjust camber for maximized traction

This raises the car's height in milli-seconds, making getting in and out easier

The system also acconts for numerous aspects like the load on each wheel, differential lock, and more

Porsche's Active Suspension is a $7,150 optional extra for the Panamera

Swipe up for more details on Porsche's trick suspension, how it works, and what it means for the Panamera's future.

The Porsche 928 never replaced the 911 but it almost led to a sedan way before the Panamera

It was a four-door Porsche 928 study that, eventally, led to the 989 sedan concept

The 989's design was inspired by the 911, but featured an FR layout

An all-new, 80-degree V-98 was developed that would have destroyed the BMW M5 and Mercedes 500E, at the time

Due to financial trouble and the 928's decline in sales, we did not get a 4-door Porsche sedan until the 2009 Panamera

Meanwhile, Porsche's 4-door SUV was successfull enough to save the company from bankruptsy

The future of the Panamera could be similar to that of the 989

In 2024, Porsche discontinued the Panamera Sport Turismo

While Panamera sales are on the decline, the Taycan continues to be a popular performance EV

Porsche may have another EV sedan in the making

In 2015, Porsche introduced the Pajun Concept, which was intiially meant to be a hybrid

The Pajun was initially delayed until 2019, but it may come out in the next few years, following other new Porsche EVs

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Porsche initially planned to be fully electric by 2030, but has since revised its strategy

The slowdown in the EV market and the growing popularity of hybrids have influenced this decision

Michael Steiner, Porsche's R&D head, confirmed that the upcoming Panamera won't be sold solely as an EV

The Panamera will continue to offer gasoline-powered and plug-in hybrid options

Just like the electric Cayenne, the Panamera will also maintain its gas-powered versions for the foreseeable future

The electric Panamera will be built on a dedicated EV platform, called SSP Sport

Both gas and hybrid Panamera models will receive powertrain updates to reduce emissions

The electric Panamera might also grow in size to differentiate itself from the Taycan

Porsche's focus on hybrids aligns with the current state of EV charging infrastructure and battery technology

The future Panamera lineup will continue to offer high performance and efficiency, regardless of its powertrain.

The Four-point LED headlights first appeared in 2009, on the Porsche Panamera Turbo

Initially reserved for the range-topping Porsche models, in 2013, the four-point daytime running LEDs were more widely-featured

The quad-point headlight design quickly transitioned to other Porsche models, including the 919 Le Mans racer

Porsche's HD Matrix LED is becoming a standard features on all new Porsche models, and so are the four-line LED graphics

Each LED headlight features over 32,000 individual pixels. The high beams can illuminate up to 600 meters ahead

Following the 2024 Panamera, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne gets the revised, four-line LEDs

For 2025, the 992.2 got the latest Porsche LED technology, along with an evolved pattern

Special treatment: Although the 992.2 also gets the HD Matrix LED headlights, it continues to have a distinctive LED design

Looking at the 911 specifically, the Porsche 964 was the last 911 exclusively offered with halogen headlights

The 993 transitioned was the first 911 to offer HID "Litronic" headlights as an option

The 996's "Fried-egg" headlights were still far from the current four-point design

The 997 went back to the traditional, round headlight. LED was only available on the 997.2 DRLs

The 991 was the first Porsche 911 to be offered with LED headlights

...although Xenon headlights were still available on the 991

Porsche 992 was the first 911, exclusively available with the four-point LED headlights

Porsche Has Added Two New Trims To Its 2025 Panamera Lineup

This Brings The Total Number Of Available Panamera Trims To 7

The Wraps Are Off The Top-Spec 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

The Most Powerful Panamera Till Date Features A Turbocharged 4.0 Liter V8, Which In Combination With The Electric Motor Produces 771 HP And 737 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The Other Model Announced For 2025 Is The All-New Panamera GTS, That Sits Below The Turbo E-Hybrid Trim

The Flagship Gas-Powered Panamera Features A Twin-Turbo 4.0-L V8 Engine Which Produces 473 HP

The Turbo S E-Hybrid Can Shoot From 0-60 MPH In 2.8 Seconds And Attain A Max Speed Of 202 MPH

With A Top Speed Of 188 MPH, The GTS Achieves 0-60 In 3.6 Seconds

The S E-Turrbo Have 18-Way Adjustable Adaptive Sport Seats With 4-Way Lumbar Support

The Interior Of The GTS Come In Carmine Red, Slate Grey Neo, Or Matte Carbon Fiber With Race-Tex Seude Covering For The Roof Lining, Arm Rests, And Door Panels

The Turbo S E-Hybrid Features A 12.6-inch Curved Display Instrument Cluster. Both The Driver And Front Passenger Have Access To 10.9-inch Touchscreens.

The Sport Chrono Package With A Stop Watch, And A Bose Sound System Is Standard Equipment On The GTS

The S E-Turbo Comes With Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes With 17-Inches Rotors At The Front, And 16-Inch Rotors At The Back

The S E-Turbo Is Available To Order And Expected To Be Available In The First Quarter Of 2025 At MSRP Of $226,500.

The GTS Will Be Available At A MSRP Of $154,200

Porsche issued a press release about a new Nürburgring record in a upcoming top-end variant of the Panamera

Porsche Did Not Specify The Trim, But Has Now Confirmed It As The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Porsche Test Driver Lars Kern Set A Record Time Of 7:24.17 Minutes For Luxury Cars With Combustion Engines And Hybrids

This New Panamera Is 5.0 Seconds Quicker Than The Last Model

Unlike The Street Version, This Pre-Production Unit Was Equipped With Bucket Seats And Protective Roll Cage

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Has A Combined System Output Of 771 horsepower

A Couple Of Months Ago Veteran 2-Time WRC Driver, Walter Röhrl Got Behind The Wheel Of The Panamera E-Hybrid

This Drive Took Place In The Picturesque Austrian Town Of Zell am See

He Was Impressed With The Panamera's Active Ride Suspension

The Panamera's Active Suspension Not Only Responds To The Road Conditions, It Actively Varies Damper Pressure As Well

This System Can Run Thanks To The Hybrid Panamera's High Voltage 400V Battery

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Costs $226,500 And Will Hit U.S. Dealerships In Late 2025.

Porsche recently unveiled its first-ever production hybrid the 2025 911 Carrera GTS

It features Porsche's T-Hybrid tech which is different from their E-Hybrids

The T-Hybrid system incorporates an e-motor inside the turbocharger which helps spool it faster in the lower rev range

As a result, the 2025 Carrera GTS should feel more responsive with instantaneous throttle response

There's another e-motor inside the gearbox that produces 54 hp and is powered by a tiny 1.9 kWh battery pack

E-Hybrids meanwhile are typical PHEVs with their own set of twists

Both the Cayenne SUV and the Panamera sedan features the E-Hybrid technology

E-Hybrids pack a larger battery pack than a mild hybrids and it allows electric-only driving for short distances

The battery packs inside PHEVs can be charged externally via a charging cable, unlike mild hybrids

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For 2024, range-topping Porsche Panamera Turbo put on a few extra pounds - now 5,302 - but it won't stop there

We are yet to see the range-topping Panamera Turbo 'S' E Hybrid make an appearance, which is expected to be even heavier

VAG has a history with heavyweights. The Bentley Continental GT tips the scales at 5,423 pounds

The 2024 Panamera Turbo E Hybrid packs almost as much power as the old Turbo S E Hybrid and more torque

670 hp and 685 lb-ft are enough for a 3.0-second 0-60 mph spring, but Porsche often downplays its performance figures

Porsche's innovative active suspension masks the Panamera's massive weight quite well

The 2024 Porsche Panamera Turbo E Hybrid has up to 58 miles of electric range

Some of the lesser V-6 Hybrid variants of the Panamera can provide up to 55 miles of electric range

The electric motor in the 2024 Panamera Turbo E Hybrid provides 187 hp instead of 134 in the old one

For 2024, the Panamera Turbo E Hybrid gets a bigger battery - 25.9 kWh versus 17.9 on the old Panamera

This suggests that the upcoming Panamera Turbo S E Hybrid might be even heavier. We'll have to wait and see if this is true.

Ever wondered why Porsche's practical 4-door models don't feature a number, like the 911?

Porsche's model numbering was purely a practical decision that started with Ferdinand Porsche

Porsche's seeming obsession with the number 9, actually, comes from the company's way of internally naming its projects

Porsche planned to use the 901 number, but French carmaker, Peugeot, claimed all numbers with "0"in the middle

Ferdinand Porsche decided to jump from 718 to 900 numbers to avoid confusion when developing what would become the 911

There were many other four-door Porsche models that never went into production, including a four-door 928

989 was the only Porsche sedan to feature a number designation. However, it also remained a concept car

Still, Porsche has done its best to name its more mainstream models in ways that honor the brand's motorsport heritage

Naming its sports cars and mainstream models in completely different ways allows Porsche to separate the cars it wants to make from the cars it needs to make to stay in business

Porsche's decision to differentiate its mainstream models with different names separates "true" Porsche cars from those sharing hardware with other VAG products

Porsche models like Cayenne and Macan SUVs as well as the Panamera sedan and Taycan EV have adopted names instead of numbers.

Porsche's Acid Green (PTS Color Code: 2M8) is synonymous with its plug-in hybrid models

To understand the significance of acid green, we need to look at how this association came to be

Ferdinand Porsche designed the brand's first hybrid: Semper Vivus, in 1900

A 100 years later, Porsche even built a 911 GT3 R hybrid race car

The first production Porsche with hybrid tech was the 2010 Cayenne S Hybrid

But early Porsche hybrids had limited all-electric range

Around the same time, Porsche was developing its first-ever plug-in hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder

Acid Green, first used on the 2010 Porsche 918 Spyder concept, became a visual cue for Porsche’s hybrid technology

The limited-run 2012 911 Turbo S Edition 918 featured Acid Green accents

Despite being a gas-powered model, it was offered to those customers who had a 918 on order

The 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid heavily used Acid Green accents throughout its design

The Panamera E-Hybrid introduced in 2013 had a vastly better range and adopted the acid-green accents from the 918

Today, Acid Green accents are prominent on Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and Panamera E-Hybrid models

With Porsche’s Paint To Sample option, you can also paint the entire car in acid green for $14,190.

The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo And Taycan Sport Turismo Are High-End Sportback

The Panamera Sports Turismo Wagon Has Been Discontinued

The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is The Sportier Sibling To The Base Variant

The Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo Gets A 4.0-L V8 with 473 hp and 458 lb-ft of torque

The Taycan Comes With Dual AC Motors And A 93.4-kWh Battery Pack With An Output Of 590 HP and 626 lb-ft Of Torque

The Panamera Sends To All 4 Wheels Via A 8-Speed PDK DCT

The Taycan Comes With A 2-Speed Automatic Transmission

The Panamera Equipped With The Sport Chrono Package Provides Selectable Driving Modes Like Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, and Individual

The Taycan Lets You Choose Between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Individual, And Gravel mode (for unpaved roads).

The Panamera Offers 18.3 cu-ft Behind The Rear Seats

The Taycan Only Offers 15.8 cu-ft, But Offers An Extra 3.0 cu-ft Space In The Frunk

The Panamera GTS Sport Turismo Cost $138,250 Before It Was Discontinued

The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Starts At $141,200

The Carrera name is one that has been widely used across Porsche's portfolio

The name actually honors Porsche's victory at the Carrera Panamericana in the 50s

The Carrera name first emerged with a legendary flat-four engine from the 1950s

The Carrera nameplate was used in a 911 for the first time in 1973

Fast forward to modern times and the Carrera GT needs no introduction

While not directly related, the Panamera name is also inspired by the Carrera Panamericana

In today's world, only the 911 continues to utilize the Carrera nameplate extensively

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Sportier front fascia with larger air intakes

Bolder appearance with new headlight and taillights

Faster performance with a new 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6

Rear-axle steering enhances maneuverability

Porsche InnoDrive optimizes speed and efficiency

Unparalleled luxury in its class with cozy seating arrangements

Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System immerses listeners

Modern infotainment features to always keep you entertained

Sport Chrono Package sharpens responses

Optional head-up display to minimize distractions on the road

Redesigned steering wheel from the 911

Endless customization aspects with Porsche's Exclusive Manufaktur program

Sportier and meaner bodywork sets the Turbo S apart from other trims

Optimized visibility with new Matrix LED headlamps

Strong racing credentials with the Sport Chrono Package

More power and staggering speeds with the Panamera Turbo S

Stop from 60 mph at just 100 feet. Thanks to Ceramic Composite Brakes

Exhibits Porsche's next-level handling characteristics

A driver-focused cockpit with modern infotainment goodies

High-end audio experience with two different audio setups

Superb seating comfort with cozy seating arrangements

Nürburgring-proven performance potentials disguised in a sleek package

Active aerodynamics for improved stability and reduced drag