While the overall shape of the next-gen Panamera doesn't stray far from the car it replaces, the details make for a more cohesive overall package than before. It's clearly a Porsche, and obviously a Panamera (look, four doors and a hatchback!), but it's no longer bulbous or ungainly. Lighting front and rear is inspired by the latest 718 models, and the sleek bulging hood is apparently hiding a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine. We expect a range of six- and eight-cylinder engines for production, along with a plug-in hybrid.
The intricate detail of the headlights provides the car with a high-tech look, while the sloping roofline makes it appear sportier and more dynamic. We’re particularly fond of the new taillights that resemble the units on the latest 911.
Power in the latest Panamera Turbo will come from a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 developed by Porsche. It’s expected to produce 550 horsepower initially.