Porsche Panamera Hybrid to debut at the 2011 Genvea Motor Show

February 14, 2011 Omar Rana 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Green News, Hybrids, Green News, Panamera, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Panamera Hybrid, Sedans

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month, Porsche has confirmed that it will unveil a parallel full hybrid model to compliment the new Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. The new parallel full hybrid model is expected to be the hybrid version of the Panamera.

Porsche has been talking about the Panamera Hybrid ever since the original standard four-door model made its debut 3 years ago.

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“The full parallel hybrid system of the Panamera will be configured with the battery unit positioned below the luggage compartment, and hybrid module, comprising of an additional clutch and electric motor, will be between the engine and transmission,” Porsche previously said in a statement. “Depending on driving conditions, the hybrid module has the ability to disengage either the combustion engine or the electric motor, or to combine both drive systems as one joint power unit. This flexibility results in benefits such as a zero emissions driving mode, fuel savings in both city and highway driving and maximum performance when desired.”

Refresher: The $89,800 Porsche Panamera S is powered by a 400-hp V8 allowing for a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 175 mph. The $93,800 Panamera 4S is powered by the same 400-hp V8. The $132,600 Porsche Panamera Turbo is powered by a turbocharged V8 making 500-hp allowing for a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds with a top speed of 188 mph. The Porsche Panamera V6 and Porsche Panamera 4 are powered by a 3.6L V6 engine making 300-hp and a peak torque of 295 lb-ft. Prices start at $74,400 for the base V6 Panamera and $78,900 for the V6 Panamera 4.