# Supercharged Sports Sedans The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS is Hot By Taylor Keefe | Published 2011-11-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-porsche-panamera References: [porhomme](http://www.porhomme.com/2011/11/porsche-panamera-gts/) & [porsche](http://www.porsche.com/) Recently unveiled at the L.A. Auto Show, the 2012 [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-s-ehybrid) Panamera GTS receives some serious upgrades compared to its predecessors. Building on a blueprint laid out by its cousin, the Panamera S, this new release from Porsche will quickly get you from point A to point B, and on weekends, point C. The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS is the latest incarnation from the [luxury sportscar manufacturer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports). With a focus on performance and efficiency, the 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS has an upgraded engine that now churns out 430 horsepower from a 4.8 liter V-8. The torque was bumped up from 369 pounds to 384, while the AWD traction is combined with Porsche's PDK dual-clutch transmission. To top it off, this beauty comes with a [racing-inspired paddle shifter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x) and does 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Designers also took aesthetics of the car into account, with black accents throughout the exterior and the sport exhaust system getting matte black tailpipes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-performance Sports Sedans:** Luxury car manufacturers can incorporate high-performance engines, upgraded transmissions, and racing-inspired features to their sports sedans. - **Efficient Luxury Cars:** Luxury car manufacturers can focus on a balance of performance and efficiency with technology features that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. - **Luxury Car Design:** Car designers can create elegant, sporty, and unique designs with customized color options and exterior accents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Luxury car manufacturers can continue innovating with advanced features and configurations to meet the needs and preferences of their sophisticated clientele. - **Motor Sports Industry:** The motor sports industry can help create better, high-performance parts and technology features that fuel the growth and development of the luxury car industry. - **Automotive Design:** Automotive designers can work with advanced materials, 3D printing technology, and special effects to design luxury cars with unique features and functions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Compromise Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-s-ehybrid.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md) - [Luxury Platinum-Painted Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-panamera-platinum-edition.md) - [Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-australia.md) - [Handling-Focused Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macan-t.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-electric.md) - [Performance-Driven Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-allelectric-macan.md)