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Porsche Panamera's spoiler (2009)
By
Tim Pollard
Spy shots
24 July 2007 05:10
Porsche Panamera: the disguise continues to fall off
Yes, we're barely batting an eyelid round these parts when a new scoop of the Panamera drops into our inbox, so frequent are sightings of the big new four-door. But the disguise is slowly and surely dropping away and we can't ignore the details that are being unwrapped before our eyes. If you have Panamera fatigue, we forgive you. But if you want to see the latest, and least disguised photos, of Porsche's first attempt at a proper four-door saloon, then click 'Next' to read on. We have the full lowdown on styling and aero details such as the pop-up spoiler revealed in these shots.
Pop-up spoilers? On a saloon?
Yes, Porsche's fetish for rising aerodynamic aids shows no sign of abating. The small flap pops up at speed and lowers when not needed to leave a smooth profile, just like on the Cayman and 911. Other details are becoming more obvious as the black cladding drops away. The curved windowline is now obvious and the rear lights, in particular, wrap around the back flanks. This shot also suggests there may be a Jag-style vent behind the front wheelarch; the Panamera is front-engined after all.
