Although we’ve seen so many spy shots of this car that it almost feels like a foregone conclusion, Porsche has finally released an official teaser photo of its forthcoming Panamera Gran Turismo.

The controversial four-door will continually be teased on a new segment of Porsche’s website, www.porsche.com/panamera, which is slated to include video footage of disguised prototypes and other information. Today’s teaser image issuance begins the start of what is sure to be a substantial amount of marketing around this pivotal Porsche.

The Panamera is expected to be available with V-6 and V-8 power from launch, and a hybrid version is under development. All-wheel drive is also believed to be part of the program. The drivetrain bits are said to borrow heavily from the Cayenne, which makes sense, as the Panamera platform will underpin the next generation model of the company’s SUV.

ATLANTA, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Rather than rolling to the starting
line-as is befitting a Porsche sports car -- the new Panamera Gran Turismo is
rolling into the public limelight for the first time on a new website.

(Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080915/CLM032 )

Starting today, and marking the long-awaited product marketing roll out of
this Porsche model line, Panamera Online Magazine will offer a wide range of
the latest information on this soon-to-be member of the Porsche product
family.

Along with facts and updates, this site, www.porsche.com/panamera, will
include videos of disguised prototypes on test drives. Additionally, Porsche
will begin a multi-stage direct mail campaign to select Porsche owners and
enthusiasts.

Porsche said it will release the first official press photography of the
Panamera Gran Turismo later this year. However, worldwide autophiles today
will have the chance to see the sleek front section of this highly-anticipated
four-door sedan in the Panamera Online Magazine. Interested customers can sign
up for regular updates on the car.

The Panamera Gran Turismo, designed and developed in Weissach and will be
built in Leipzig, Germany, is a genuine Porsche that will transport four
adults without compromise thanks to a unique space concept and superior
driving dynamics, as the result of 60 years of sports car expertise and
know-how.

The Porsche Panamera will make its world debut next spring, with the
market launch in late summer, early fall 2009.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., is the
exclusive importer of Porsche sports cars and sport utility vehicles for the
United States. It is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing.h.c. F.
Porsche AG. PCNA employs approximately 180 people who provide Porsche
vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 201 dealers. The
dealers, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
Throughout its 60-year history, Porsche has developed numerous technologies
that have advanced vehicle performance, improved safety and spurred
environmental innovations within the automotive industry. The company
continues to celebrate its heritage by adding to its long list of motorsports
victories dating back to its first 24 Hours of Le Mans class win in 1951.
Today, with more than 28,000 victories, Porsche is recognized as the world's
most successful marquee in sports car racing. PCNA, which imports the iconic
911 series, the Boxster and Cayman sports cars and Cayenne sport utility
vehicles for the U.S., maintains a standard of excellence, commitment and
distinction synonymous with its brand.

SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.