Porsche has confirmed the facelifted 2021 Panamera will make its world premiere on August 26 at 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM ET.
The German car manufacturer has been testing out the facelifted Panamera for quite some time and, earlier in the week, announced that the Panamera Turbo variant had just set a new executive car lap record around the Nurburgring, completing a lap of the grueling German circuit in just 7:28.91.
A single teaser image of the facelifted Panamera provided by Porsche indicates what recent spy shots have suggested; namely that the styling modifications will be minor. In fact, the only obvious design change that is visible in this photo are tweaked LED daytime running lights sitting above the air intakes.
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If we were to guess, a handful of other minor styling modifications will be made. For example, Porsche should equip the facelifted Panamera with updated headlights and taillights, as well as tweaked front and rear bumpers.
Porsche has yet to announce powertrain options for the updated Panamera but it will be likely sold in the same guises as the outgoing model. As such, the range could kick off with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 325 hp and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) of torque. Other variants on offer could include the Panamera S that is currently rated at 434 hp and 405 lb-ft (548 Nm), the GTS with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, the record-setting Turbo, and a new Turbo S E-Hybrid.
As far back as October last year, it was claimed a new flagship Panamera dubbed ‘Lion’ was also in the works. At the time, it was speculated this range-topper would have roughly 750 hp while also being significantly lighter than its siblings. It remains to be seen if this model will materialize or if it was just a rumor.
