?2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: The ultimate Porsche Gran Turismo? When I first learned of Porsche?s intent to build a four-door sedan, I wondered aloud ?Who would want a stretched Porsche 911? My disdain was bolstered even further at the concept of such a vehicle, since Initial photos were not particularly flattering. Admittedly, I entertained…
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Porsche takes Panamera to the Next Level
550-horsepower sports sedan Later this month, at the New York Auto Show, Porsche plans to pull the wraps off the pinnacle of performance sedans, the new Panamera Turbo S. Powered by the latest iteration of the Porsche 4.8-liter V-8, the twin turbo engine the new S version is rated at 550-hp and 553 lb-ft. of…
Test Drive: 2011 Porsche Panamera V6
Porsche introduces two new V6 powered models When the Porsche Cayenne SUV was first introduced joining the ranks of the legendary German automaker, one who, had up to that point, specialized exclusively in the production of highly revered sports cars, I admit to entertaining no small degree of skepticism as a dyed-in-the-wool ?Porsche-file?. So, you…
Two New Entry-Level Porsche Sport Sedans
Porsche has added two entry-level models to its sedan lineup, the Panamera and Panamera 4.? These are the first Panamera models to feature the all-new Porsche designed 3.6-liter 90-degree V-6 engine with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) that develops 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. They are build on the same line as the normally…
Rumors: Porsche is Planning a 4-door Panamera Convertible
Porsche may be planning to build a four-door version of the new Panamera sedan, says AutoWeek.? Despite inside claims that the car had been canceled, the magazine obtained copies of the European and U.S. patent applications filed in February 2010.?…
Test Drive: Porsche Panamera ? as good as it gets
My job is the adult equivalent of a kid at Toys ?R? Us.?? I get to drive about 150 different cars each year, and like that kid clutching favorite toys while wandering the toy store isles, I mentally clutch my list of favorite cars. Criteria for my list includes technological wizardry, performance, looks or comfort…
