Porsche will introduce the two new Panamera variants, a base V6 and limousine-spec Executive model, at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show.
Revealed ahead of their public debut is the base-model Porsche Panamera, featuring a new 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine providing 330 horsepower while mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The standard model will send the power to the rear wheels, while shoppers looking for all-wheel drive can spring for the Panamera 4 featuring the same 3.0-liter V6 engine. With the new engine being smaller than the previous 3.6-liter V6 offering, it’s 13 percent more fuel efficient even though it provides 20 more ponies.
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Also making its public debut at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show will be the Porsche Panamera Executive, a long-wheelbase variant that offers more interior room for passengers. The Porsche Panamera Executive has its wheelbase lengthened by 5.9 inches (150 mm) and also comes standard with a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear and adaptive air suspension with an electronically controlled damper system (Porsche Active Suspension Management). In addition, the roll-up sunblind behind the head restraints in the rear is also standard.
As an option, all Porsche Panamera Executive models are available with a new large rear center console and the latest generation of Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment featuring 10.1-inch displays integrated into the backrests of the front seats, which can also be detached for a wide range of uses.
The Porsche Panamera Executive variant will be available in the all-wheel-drive Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (462 hp), Panamera 4S (440 hp) and Panamera Turbo (550 hp).
