RE: Porsche announces Panamera Exclusive Series

RE: Porsche announces Panamera Exclusive Series

Thursday 30th October 2014

Porsche announces Panamera Exclusive Series

For those days when a regular Panamera Turbo S Executive just won't do



What you're looking at here is the £200,000 Porsche Panamera. Really. The Exclusive Series is more than just an iffy paint job and Sport Classic wheels on the Porsche saloon, rather its Porsche's attempt to further push the luxury side of the Panamera and its 'Exclusive factory'.

Yes, 'tis quite big
Yes, 'tis quite big
But let's start with the paint. Below the door handles is a 'chestnut brown metallic' against the deep black metallic primary hue. If it makes you think of Peugeot's Onyx and RCZ R concepts then you're not alone. Each Panamera Exclusive will be hand painted to 'ensure a harmonious blend of colour'. It's distinctive, that's for sure.

Not got enough chestnut brown? Good, as inside is trimmed with 'Agatha Chestnut Brown' leather from Poltrona Frau. Where there is black leather there's chestnut brown stitching for a contrast.

For rear passengers sick of brown there is a distraction: Rear Seat Entertainment System Plus. With two 10.1-inch touchscreens, built-in camera and Burmester speakers it should provide adequate distraction from the important work you must be involved with to afford a Panamera Exclusive. Or continue toiling with the 'comprehensive business' function and mobile Internet.

Best like brown. A lot
Best like brown. A lot
The Exclusive is based on the long wheelbase Panamera Turbo S Executive with 570hp and seven-speed PDK. It therefore probably won't be far off the 3.8 seconds to 62 and 193mph of the standard car, at least up until the optional five-piece luggage set is thrown in.

Porsche is only making 100 Exclusive Series Panameras, all in left-hand drive. It will be shown at the Los Angeles motor show, a region where you expect it will prove popular. And it isn't quite £200,000 so apologies for that; at today's exchange rate 249,877 euros is £196,700. Bargain.




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IAJO

Original Poster:

231 posts

157 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Ouch that's ugly.

Amirhussain

11,486 posts

162 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I actually like the looks of the Panamera now, hated it when they first came out.

fastgerman

1,911 posts

194 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Exceptionally sexy!

IAJO

Original Poster:

231 posts

157 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Amirhussain said:
I actually like the looks of the Panamera now, hated it when they first came out.
I don't hate the normal panamera always thought it looked ok but the added stretch in this one is not for me. Luckily I dont have 200,000.00 or anyone with a gun to my head forcing me to buy it!

MogulBoy

2,925 posts

222 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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If they could only just do the brake calipers in brown, that might clinch a few extra sales.

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Brown faux suede exhaust tips, that's whats needed.

kambites

67,462 posts

220 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I think a brown paper bag to wear over one's head whilst inside it could command a significant premium.

gregf40

1,114 posts

115 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Surely you would have to be mad to choose that over a Ghost?

Aeroresh

1,429 posts

231 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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gregf40 said:
Surely you would have to be mad to choose that over a Ghost?
I would but may be Im mad!

Seems a lot more for not a lot more than a dubious paint job though?

Fittster

20,120 posts

212 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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This must have the potential to set a depreciation record.

moskvich427

227 posts

174 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Aeroresh said:
gregf40 said:
Surely you would have to be mad to choose that over a Ghost?
I would but may be Im mad!

Seems a lot more for not a lot more than a dubious paint job though?
I must be mad too then... like it a lot, colour and all.

Price is slightly bonkers though...


alexpa

644 posts

171 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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nice chrome around the windows

KTF

9,788 posts

149 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Extending the wheelbase (I assume this is based on the Chinese market version) seems to help sort out the iffy proportions of the original version.

mnx42

215 posts

162 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I think the colour looks smart. Not keen on the rest though.

edinph

386 posts

173 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Still the fugliest thing on four wheels! Sick bag please!

Escort3500

11,829 posts

144 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Phenomenally fast, phenomenally expensive and, er, phenomenally ugly. eek

Matt UK

17,649 posts

199 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I saw a Panamera today, not seen one for a while.

You know how when a car first comes out and you think it looks terrible, but then after a while it grows on you and you come to accept it, like it even?

This is not one of those cars...

tfin

366 posts

121 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I'm offended by that.

fatboy b

9,492 posts

215 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Just toooooo loooooong to even think about looking good.

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Great car but not on the list as LHD only