RE: All-new Porsche Panamera revealed

RE: All-new Porsche Panamera revealed

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Wills2

22,669 posts

174 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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Burwood said:
Wills2 said:
I think it looks stunning, but then again so is the price, great 3 model launch line up though no messing around there.

Interior looks superb as well, they really don't know how to make a bad car do they?

108k for a diesel with the must haves, nothing excessive. I'm sure they will sell all they can make. Might have to slum it with the new e63 coupe. I'm not sure it warrants a 20k premium palthough residuals will be a lot better

Edited by Burwood on Friday 1st July 20:20
Yep it's very expensive but as they say you have to pay to play.



Schermerhorn

4,342 posts

188 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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New or 'new'?

Wills2

22,669 posts

174 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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Schermerhorn said:
New or 'new'?
It's not a facelift if that's what you mean, it's NEW model.



mnx42

215 posts

162 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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MDMA . said:
Liked the old one, love this one.
Snap!

samoht

5,633 posts

145 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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I'm with Sniff on this, Porsche have definitely misplaced their ugly stick, the flow of the lines from front to back is much nicer, looks good now. And how many full-size saloons are truly beautiful anyway?

Yes it's heavy, but I fear it's unrealistic to expect luxury for four adults and GTR-rivalling speed at much under two tonnes.

smilo996

2,755 posts

169 months

Saturday 2nd July 2016
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A revolution, it is relatively less ugly than the old one.

I simply fail to see what the importance is of zee ring time for a four door GT. The ride must be great.

V12 and much more beautiful. Job done.


IMI A

9,410 posts

200 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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EricE said:
Turbo is quicker around the 'ring than the Carrera GT party
Turbo 7.38

Carrera GT 7.28

Still amazing for turbo. Put a Carrera GT on modern Cup 2 or Tropheo R rubber it will be even quicker.

Burwood

18,709 posts

245 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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smilo996 said:
A revolution, it is relatively less ugly than the old one.

I simply fail to see what the importance is of zee ring time for a four door GT. The ride must be great.

V12 and much more beautiful. Job done.

Nice on the outside but st interior, adequate power rather than savage.

EricE

1,945 posts

128 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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IMI A said:
Turbo 7.38

Carrera GT 7.28

Still amazing for turbo. Put a Carrera GT on modern Cup 2 or Tropheo R rubber it will be even quicker.
Yes, I noticed that.

autocar said:
Porsche claims economy has improved by 30% over the twin-turbo 4.8, but if you’re not chasing economy, Döllner says the Turbo can lap the Nürburgring “as fast as our previous super-sports car”. By that, he means the Carrera GT.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-porsche-panamera-first-passenger-ride

Döllner is the project lead of the Panamera project. Sandbagging par excellence. wink

Burwood

18,709 posts

245 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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Is the 4.0 petrol the same as that found in various audi/bentley cars. It would appear plenty of head room for S variants 600+ hp.

IMI A

9,410 posts

200 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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EricE said:
IMI A said:
Turbo 7.38

Carrera GT 7.28

Still amazing for turbo. Put a Carrera GT on modern Cup 2 or Tropheo R rubber it will be even quicker.
Yes, I noticed that.

autocar said:
Porsche claims economy has improved by 30% over the twin-turbo 4.8, but if you’re not chasing economy, Döllner says the Turbo can lap the Nürburgring “as fast as our previous super-sports car”. By that, he means the Carrera GT.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-porsche-panamera-first-passenger-ride

Döllner is the project lead of the Panamera project. Sandbagging par excellence. wink
No doubt its crazy fast for a saloon. Holds the ring record for a saloon and on standard road tyres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6eZH6LqTdc

TotalControl

8,017 posts

197 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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Love it. Was a big fan of the first one too. This looks better.

Superflow

1,381 posts

131 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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I like the Panamera and this latest version is certainly more easy on the eye.

We have three that live nearby including a black 4s which looks great.It is an impressive car, and with it no doubt being superior in the handling department than the competition i can see the appeal for someone with a family looking at Porsche.

Mawsleycarvalet

278 posts

183 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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k
Here's what we look after.
Can wait to get the replacements.

Mawsleycarvalet

278 posts

183 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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toppstuff

13,698 posts

246 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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smilo996 said:
A revolution, it is relatively less ugly than the old one.

I simply fail to see what the importance is of zee ring time for a four door GT. The ride must be great.

V12 and much more beautiful. Job done.

Pretty car but you have to be a dwarf to be comfortable in the back. The Panamera can fit proper big blokes in the back, no problem. The Aston cannot, so therefore it fails.

tomic

720 posts

144 months

Sunday 3rd July 2016
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"Thinking you were ready to kick the diesel habit? The 422hp V8 in the Panamera 4S Diesel may have you reconsidering"

If I was in the market for one of these, I wouldn't consider it because I'd imagine that in several years time, long after I'd sold it on, it'd be owned by someone who can't afford to run it and they'll be taking it to a "specialist" who'll gut the dpf because they can't afford to replace it, and it'll be blowing all manner of noxious cr4p into the atmosphere.

Edited by tomic on Monday 4th July 00:20

silent ninja

863 posts

99 months

Tuesday 26th July 2016
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flappypaddlebox said:
There is no doubt that this will be a properly engineered car ... it has a look of it's own and although I have never driven one a professional racing driver friend of mine said they are a cut above everything else ... being a British website we will no doubt be told some Jag is 10 times better but they simply aren't.
Based on what? You sound like a bloke who bases his opinions on the opinions of others. Maybe you should drive more cars?

The Jaguar XJ drives superbly for a barge. Dynamic, comfortable and luxurious. I'd own one

Aeroresh

1,429 posts

231 months

Tuesday 26th July 2016
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silent ninja said:
Based on what? You sound like a bloke who bases his opinions on the opinions of others. Maybe you should drive more cars?

The Jaguar XJ drives superbly for a barge. Dynamic, comfortable and luxurious. I'd own one
But flimsy and glitchy compared with a panamera (unless the new one is a step backwards)

Burwood

18,709 posts

245 months

Tuesday 26th July 2016
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silent ninja said:
flappypaddlebox said:
There is no doubt that this will be a properly engineered car ... it has a look of it's own and although I have never driven one a professional racing driver friend of mine said they are a cut above everything else ... being a British website we will no doubt be told some Jag is 10 times better but they simply aren't.
Based on what? You sound like a bloke who bases his opinions on the opinions of others. Maybe you should drive more cars?

The Jaguar XJ drives superbly for a barge. Dynamic, comfortable and luxurious. I'd own one
I would second what flappy says about JLR products. There is clear bias in uk reviews. Well, I think so.