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Many appealing developments
The Gran Turismo Panamera, which was intro-
duced to the market in September 2009, repre-
sents a milestone in the Porsche brand’s long-
term strategy for growth. At the same time, the
Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer’s
three existing model series also caused a stir in
fiscal 2008/09. The revamped 911 Carrera and
Targa 4 models introduced from June 2008
onwards impressed customers and the inter-
ested public for the most part on account of the
revolutionary engine with fuel-efficient direct fuel
injection and Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe,
PDK (Double-Clutch Gearbox). From February
2009, these new technologies were then rolled
out to the current generation of the Boxster and
Cayman mid-engined sports cars. And the diesel
and GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 variants were
two appealing additions to the Cayenne series.
Including all models and derivatives that Porsche
has introduced and announced in the current
fiscal year, the portfolio now comprises four
model series with a total of 31 models, without
a doubt the most varied and appealing product
range in the Company’s long tradition, includ-
ing the following models:
Boxster
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
Cayman
Cayman S
911 Carrera Coupé and Cabriolet
911 Carrera S Coupé and Cabriolet
911 Carrera 4 Coupé and Cabriolet
911 Carrera 4S Coupé and Cabriolet
911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S
911 Turbo Coupé and Cabriolet
911 GT3 and GT3 RS
911 Sport Classic
Cayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Transsyberia
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3
Cayenne Turbo
Cayenne Turbo S
Panamera S
Panamera 4S
Panamera Turbo
The following describes the characteristics
of the newly introduced models.
A new dimension: the Panamera
Debuting a new vehicle at an auto show in
China was a first for Porsche. As the Stuttgart-
based manufacturers then also revealed the
new Panamera on the 94th floor of a skyscraper
high above the streets of Shanghai as part of
the 13th “Auto Shanghai”, the applause of the
gathered international press was a safe bet.
One thing is sure: the public like it. As a Gran
Turismo with four doors, four seats and ample
space for four adults with baggage, it com-
bines the sportiness typical of Porsche with
a high level of comfort.
The sporty design also suggests at first glance
the vehicle’s potential performance. With
proportions based on Porsche’s classical forms,
the Panamera reveals its connection to the
sports cars. The silhouette, similar to that of
a coupé, compact overhangs and the character-
istic design of the rear wings emphasize its
sportiness.
With their 4.8 -liter V8 engines with direct fuel
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus variable cam-
shaft adjustment, the Panamera S and Pana-