Porsche is testing at the Nurburgring next generation Panamera, the family sedan . The mule once her body Panamera Facelift, but beneath it lies the new platform MSB of the VW Group. H next generation of the Porsche Panamera is expected to occur probably in the second half of 2016 before its market launch in early 2017 . Would be based on a variant of the platform MSB of the VW Group, the same platform that will use the Bentley to construct the next , third generation of Continental. The new platform can accommodate cars with the engine mounted on the front axle and move to the rear , with the transmission being near the front bulkhead , so as to achieve better balance and better handling through the fast bends. The MSB platform is made of steel and aluminum , making the new Panamera 90 pounds lighter than the current generation . The four seats will be mounted low so that the car has a low center of gravity, which will improve the drivability . Will be equipped with several el...