It is the Cayenne’s spiritual father.
In an age when SUVs, crossovers and Porsches are kings of the market, a high-riding Porsche is not absurd. In the 1980s, any vehicle with off-road tires that were more than two inches above the ground and a Porsche badge was revolutionary.
The Stuttgart-based brand produced a very unusual car, the Panamericana The concept was presented at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was an original idea that explored the possibility of a 911-style performance buggy. This study was inspired in part by the endurance race Carrera Panamericana from the first half the 1950s.
Porsche It was the winner of its 1954 class to record one of its greatest international motorsport achievements.
This concept was unique in design and technology. The Panamericana’s buggy-like exterior is revealed in a new YouTube video by That Nine Eleven Guy. It was visually characterized by partially open wheel arches. Some of its lines and proportions reminded us of the 959. The 1980s’ 911-based vehicles were known for their unusual features, such as long suspension travel and removable zippered tops.
The Panamericana’s open-top design meant it wasn’t intended to be driven along California’s boulevards on a sunny California day. It was more about off-roading, and you can probably say that it is the predecessor to the Cayenne, Porsche’s first production SUV.
Learn More About The Panamericana Idea The Panamericana, a Porsche product, was synonymous with performance. The standard 3.6-liter six cylinder boxer engine from Porsche’s Carrera 4 was under the hood. It produced a peak output power of 250 horsepower and 229 pound-feet. The power reached all four wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, accelerating in 5.8 seconds from 0-62 miles per hours (0-100 km/h) acceleration. The top speed was 160 mph (257 km/h).