Porsche Panamera Convertible Revealed

Porsche still is quite happy with how the Panamera is doing and development on the car hasn’t ceased yet. This here’s Porsche’s take on a four-door convertible which meant lopping the top off the Panamera. A series of patent applications showcases the car. Porsche officials have mentioned that the car might not really make it to production but the patent applications in the US hint differently. It is possible, however, that it’s just a way of safeguarding Porsche intellectual property so until we get to see a concept or an official statement from Porsche, it might not be wise to hold one’s breath.

The problem with creating a four-door convertible is the need for other structural reinforcement. With the roof gone especially with the B-pillar gone (that’s the pillar found in between front and rear windows), the car needs to add on weight for additional stiffening of parts. Typically, convertibles cost more to develop due to these structural reinforcements. However, no automaker has made a convertible version cheaper than the hard top. Production costs don’t really seem to matter since it’s the styling that automakers usually put a premium on. Source: Autocar

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Porsche Panamera Convertible Revealed