Next-Gen Porsche Panamera Launching in 2017 With New Engines

Porsche is hard at work creating the next-generation Panamera and according to the latest reports, the new car is due for a launch in 2017 and will feature a selection of brand new in-house developed engines.

Most importantly, the next-generation Porsche Panamera will feature a new V8 engine likely to be utilised in the range-topping variant. This engine along with a new V6 powerplant will be shared with other companies in the Volkswagen group also set to utilise the new Panamera’s MSB platform.

Speaking about this, Porsche chief engineer Wolfgang Hatz said, “Porsche will have its own new V8 that will be common to the new MSB platform. It’s a family for the next 10 years of cars.”

While this platform will be utilised by a selection of other VW group firms like Bentley, Porsche is leading the development of it.

The MSB platform will feature high-strength steel as well as lightweight aluminium and will help the new Panamera on all levels. Interestingly, this new platform will be suitable for use in a possible two-door and drop-top variations of the next generation Panamera adding fuel to speculation that Porsche will diversify the next Panamera. The new MSB platform alone could save 90 kg when compared to the current Panamera.

From a design standpoint, the next Porsche Panamera really is a mystery. Hopefully however, its design will be heavily inspired by the stunning Panamera Sport Turismo Concept revealed back in late 2012.

[Via Autocar]

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