Thanks to a mix of materials such as high-strength steel, aluminum and even some composites, the MSB platform will see that the new Panamera is both lighter and stiffer than the current model. Weight savings could be as high as 200 pounds, depending on the variant.
The variety of powertrains on offer for the current Panamera is likely to remain, though with some all-new engine designs. The 2014 Panamera S already received a new twin-turbo V-6, and for the new Panamera we should see more potent variants like the GTS and Turbo benefit from a new V-8. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered once again, but with improved battery technology helping to lower weight and increase capacity. The current Panamera S E-Hybrid weighs a hefty 4,609 pounds.
Stay tuned for updates as development of the next-gen Porsche Panamera continues. Note, we’re also hearing that Porsche will launch a smaller sedan in the near future. Nicknamed the Pajun, short for “Panamera Junior”, this model is rumored to arrive in 2018 or 2019 and offer an all-electric variant to challenge Tesla Motors[NSDQ:TSLA].
Via: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1088074_2017-porsche-panamera-spy-shots