A new teaser image of the MSB platform-underpinned Porsche Panamera has just been released, indicating the large four-door is edging closer to its launch. The short blurb accompanying the YouTube video talks about “more ideas per horsepower’, “engines that are more efficient, not bigger” and “the courage to change”.
It almost certainly points to engine downsizing, with the Cayenne and Cayenne GTS already sporting the marque’s new 3.6 litre twin-turbo V6. With the adoption of the new MSB platform also set to underpin the next Continental GT, it could also possibly use the 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 currently seen in various Bentleys and high-performance Audis.
The 2017 Panamera appears to have received a more squared-off frontal treatment akin to the 718 range of Boxster and Cayman, while the rear light assembly in the teaser also shows sharper edges that bring the Panamera more in line with the current look of the 718 range and the updated, turbocharged Carreras.
The MSB platform, which will be applied to all high-end Volkswagen group models, is key to significant weight savings and therefore efficiency – the Panamera is said to benefit from it to the tune of 100kg. Autocar reports that the new Panamera’s template is based on advances made for the latest 911, which makes use of six different kinds of material, including magnesium, multi-phase steels and aluminium skin panels.
“Weight is our enemy and we are looking for the same percentage of aluminium as on the new 911,” said Wolfgang Hatz, Porsche technical head. “If you do nothing, the car becomes heavier and heavier. Comfort always equals weight, too.”
When applied to the Panamera, the weight-saving measures are said to ensure that kerb weight remains in the 1,800-1,900 kg range, to otherwise counter the weight gain from added luxury equipment and measures to comply with a new, non-regulatory US narrow-overlap crash test championed by consumer groups.
Watch the teaser video below:
GALLERY: 2017 Porsche Panamera spyshots
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Forget the new one, even the recond models are bloody expensive. The new design language is good though
Yes, the price till now is MADNESS!!
Thanks to Proton
Tax the rich. So still syukurrrr
My 316i is the best! Or maybe still in ur dream
Cant wait for China to come up with their own version called Corche Colormerah at 30 % of the real cost.
With 0 star NCAP.
Proton please rebadge jadi Proton Panau Merah
it think the next one has to tone down the sporty side of it and abit more of the plush ride quality that buyers of these cars require…and maybe a bit of design departure from the current crop of porsches ..it doesnt have to look like every porsche that was made from the 40s till now with its distinctive bug eyed front , it might work for its sporty cars but the Panamera is HUGE and it doesnt work here , hope they can think abit outside of the box for that front end design…as the rear looks distinctive enough from the spyshots..
they have most things right , fantastic interior , even better quality and surprisingly , near top reliability score …lets see how good this thing looks!
u cant say its gonna be expensive , there is no such thing as a cheap affordable porsche …
pretty sure ive seen those rear lights on some mercedes
why the lamp for the new car model recently became smaller?
it is because of LED. It is small yet brighter than light bulb