The yet-unnamed car will be closely related to the long-rumored Pajun that will slot beneath the Panamera. It will take the form of a mid-size hatchback whose design will be inspired by the Sport Turismo concept (pictured) that was presented to the public at the 2012 edition of the Paris Motor Show.
Like the next Panamera, the sedan will ride on the next generation of Volkswagen’s MSB platform. It will weigh less than the 4,800-pound Model S thanks to lightweight materials like aluminum and hot-formed high-strength steel.
Porsche will shoot for best-in-class performance. The sedan will be powered by a brand new electric motor that will generate at least 416 horsepower and 443 lb-ft. of torque in its most powerful state of tune. Both rear- and all-wheel drive will likely be offered, and a lithium-ion battery developed jointly with sister company Audi will provide the car with a maximum driving range of about 250 miles.
Porsche’s upcoming mid-sizer will also be available with gasoline- and diesel-burning engines to take on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5-Series and the Maserati Ghibli, though the electric model might get its own design.
A precise timeframe for when to expect the sedan is not known. Porsche initially hinted the car was on track for a 2017 launch, but an earlier report reveals it has been delayed until at least 2019 for reasons that remain murky.
Photos by Ronan Glon.
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