Friday 30th January 2015

Gemballa announces Panamera GTP720

Ugly? Yes. Ostentatious? Of course. But heck is it fast

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In amongst all the ludicrous numbers associated with Gemballa GTP 720, there's one that stands out. The 0-186mph time for this 720hp Panamera is half a minute quicker than the standard car. According to Gemballa's figures this four-door Porsche needs just 26.4 seconds to reach 186mph compared to 60 for the standard (and still very fast) Panamera Turbo.

Shouldn't have to look long with 720hp

On the way it reaches 62mph in 3.2 seconds and 124mph in 9.7. That latter figure is only a second off the McLaren 650S and enough, says Gemballa, to claim some new records. As well as being the fastest "Panamera-based car" at the Sachsenring with a 1:37.08 lap, it also holds the acceleration record "for roadworthy cars of its weight category (approx 2.3t)." How prestigious.

And that's about it for the GTP 720. No doubt it's very expensive (Gemballa is very proud of the money invested in R&D for its upgrades) and hopefully available in just one colour. It may not look it but a Panamera that can reach 124mph faster than a Lamborghini Huracan is quite cool.

 

[dlockhart]

great achievement but a I have whole load of "why??"

[The Obeast]

Looks like a cop car off a need for speed game.

[Dapster]

Can you get the engine (and presumably brakes and running gear) upgrade in an absolutely stone cold sober unmodified body?

Slate grey metallic, black leather, standard 20" Turbo wheels, PCCB's and 720bhp sounds like a major laugh. I'd love that.

[AngryPartsBloke]

Jesus christ I'm trying to eat here...

[daveco]

Take a leaf out of Alpina's book and go the subtle route!

It must be working for them if they're still in business though

What was that line in Gone in 60 seconds again?

[stephen300o]

But today, speed doesn't matter.

[hoegaardenruls]

You can always expect Gemballa to come up with something that's been hit with the ugly stick.

A bit more technical detail would have been nice though..as said, that engine in a standard looking car would be quite an attractive package.

[b14]

Because UAE taste.

[BigI]

Beyond a dodgy paint job, it looks like a Panamera, what's the problem.? Bloody metal quick one at that. I'd happily drive around in that all day.

[WCZ]

fast and looks a bit difference, I like it too.

[Escort Si-130]

Driving this piece of st is just like dressing up like Timmy Mallet or Dame Edna and walking into a business meeting. So wrong on so many levels.

[soad]

Oh, man. My dream car.

[Mr Gearchange]

I really like it.

Apart from the donor car and the way Gamballa have restyled a pigs ear into a pigs festering dick sore.

[mocca]

Tinted rear lights, white wheels, Cadbury paint job looks like a 90s fast Ford cover

[k-ink]

The hunchback ming-meister!

[P4ROT]

I would love to order it with 18" diesel spec wheels, no bodykit and standard Porsche paint. Pretty good sleeper.

[Europa1]

BigI said:

Beyond a dodgy paint job, it looks like a Panamera, what's the problem.? Bloody metal quick one at that. I'd happily drive around in that all day.

That is the problem in a nutshell - it looks like a Panamera. Ugh.

[red997]

my eyes !

I'll keep my 650hp Panamera as it is thanks - Black on Black sport

[405dogvan]

I am concerned that anyone buying one will fail the driving sight test and thus be unable to drive it.

I know Gemballa pride themselves on 'out there' but seriously...

[P4ROT]

red997 said:

my eyes !

I'll keep my 650hp Panamera as it is thanks - Black on Black sport

What modifications have you got? Sounds awesome.