What does Porsche 971 mean?

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Porsche 971 refers to the second-generation Panamera, where 971 is Porsche's internal code name, not a platform designation. The currently available Panamera models are the 2019 versions, all compliant with China's National VI emission standards. The Panamera is positioned as a luxury vehicle, with body styles available as either a hatchback or a crossover, and seating configurations of either 4 or 5 seats. The Porsche 971 has body dimensions of 5049mm in length, 1937mm in width, and 1423mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2950mm. It offers two powertrain options: the first is equipped with a 2.9-liter V6 turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 243 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm; the second option features a 4.0-liter V8 turbocharged engine also paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing a maximum power of 338 kW and a maximum torque of 620 Nm.