2010 Porsche Panamera Info

As you can see, we didn’t experiment with the car’s design. We stuck with our philosophy that form should follow function. Nothing else would have made sense. Nothing else would have produced a four-seater Porsche.

But how can you tell whether it has the Porsche DNA? From the distinctive proportions and lines on all models. The fenders are slightly higher than the hood and, at the rear, they are distinctly muscular and form the typical Porsche shoulder line.

The silhouette of the new Panamera models is undeniably Porsche. It is dynamic without being overbearing, and exudes elegance rather than extravagance. In its class, the total length of less than 200 inches is to its advantage. The front and rear shoulders all have instantly recognizable Porsche traits. Particularly striking are the side air outlets behind the front wheels—a throwback to the Carrera GT.

A low, wide stance. A sleek roofline. The overall impression leaves you with no doubt that these are true sports-car proportions. And yet, when you get in, you’ll wonder how there can possibly be so much room. We’ll come to that later.

Unmistakably Porsche and characteristically Panamera are the Bi-Xenon™ headlights, which are fitted as standard on all models and supplemented by the adaptive light system on all three Panamera models. Position lights and daytime running lights with LED technology add a special touch.

The wheels are a classic sports-car design: fine-spoked, lightweight and stylish. Sizes range from 18 inches to an optional 20 inches, and all the wheels provide a good glimpse of the brake system.

The rear lid with large glass window opens to a wide angle. This makes loading easy and improves access to luggage when the vehicle is loaded. A power liftgate with user-programmable opening height is standard.

The most striking aspect of the rear is undoubtedly the spoiler, which is integrated into the rear lid. At speeds over 56 mph, it deploys automatically. However, on the Panamera Turbo, it doesn’t stop there. The spoiler splits in the middle, and extensions deploy to the left and right, making it considerably wider to further reduce lift at the rear axle. And from 127 mph, the spoiler on all models adjusts to increase its steepness to produce even more traction and, as a result, increased driving stability at high speeds. The distinctive design of the Panamera models gives you even more freedom to express your individuality. The color palette offers no fewer than 17 exterior colors. In total, there are two solid, 10 metallic and five special colors to choose from. In addition, a wide range of personalization options is available.

So you see, whichever way you look at it, it looks like a Porsche. And, most importantly, it feels like one, too.