Friday 5th December 2008

9ff Panamera (Again)

9ff continues to tune a picture...

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Continuing their race to have a full set of mods ready before the car is even launched, German tuners 9ff have released further sketches of their planned tuning package for the new Porsche Panamera.

The initial sketches we showed you back in September kicked up as much of a storm as the official video of the Panamera from earlier this week, and we expect these new pics to inspire no less controversy.

Russian website Cardesign.ru reports that 9ff will team up with two Russian tuning companies to produce a full aesthetic and mechanical package for the portly Porker. 'Top Car' and 'Cardi' will work on the bodywork, whilst 9ff themselves sort out the suspension, engine and transmission.

Of course, without total certainty of the production model's specs, at this point 9ff and co are still having to hedge their bets. The only details released so far concern the bodywork modifications, and we're told that there will be 2 distinct packages available. The basic kit will just change the bumpers, add side-skirts and bespoke alloys, and put in a flashy new bonnet. The comprehensive package will be more drastic, replacing every external panel on the car except for the roof.

Whilst these sketches are certainly no masterpieces (understatement..?), they do suggest that 9ff have managed to make some improvements to the Panamera's somewhat unusual proportions. We'll have to wait and see whether between them, these three tuners can make a silk purse out of a... er... Panamera.

 

[TheYeti]

Including the original?..........utter bleugh!!!

What a hideous car, in every iteration.......

[SR06]

Kia meets Proton!

shocking design!

[LCR270]

Looking much better than previous images, but still got a long way to go to change peoples opinions that they should stick to what they do best.

[scotty_917]

If the efforts of Gemballa and the like are anything to go by, this type of thing only appeals to those with more money than sense......footballers & gangsters!

[PhantomPH]

I actually really like it. Removed the bloatedness of the original :



Something about this works.

[forza whites]

Looks good to me.....

[dpbird90]

Wow, an Austin Maxi Turbo nutter!

[jon-]

You can't polish a turd...

[Jim V-6]

jon- said:

You can't polish a turd...

Took the words right out of my mouth

[dublet]

jon- said:

You can't polish a turd...

Oh yes you can.

[zagato]

ffackin' awful

[tomTVR]

Dammit Jim, im a tuning company not a miracle worker [/MrScott]

[Lancs Jag Boy]

Russian = Chav. Yep, they'll love it

[Fire99]

I see some pics showing door handles and some aren't.
The ones without make it look like a long 911 with a funny bum.

I loathe the original (from the pics) will be interesting if it's still a camels backside in the metal.

[MrTappets]

Still looks like a dog taking a dump

[vz-r_dave]

Lancs Jag Boy said:

Russian = Chav. Yep, they'll love it

Russian = chav?

Your more of a chav for coming out with a comment like that.

Unless ofcourse your relating to CFC of course.

[kambites]

The rear spoiler helps the proportions a bit - makes the back look like a Merc C-class coupe/hatchbacky thingie rather than a Crossfire.

[WILDROVER42]

Porsche make excellent, technically innovative cars that are a treat to drive.
I know its an ancient chestnut at this stage but could they JUST ONCE come up with a design for a car that IS NOT a variation on the 911 design.

One of my most memorable driving experiences is a few laps of the Millbrook Alpine course in a 993 C4. I used to get excited about the prospect of a new Porsche but now I really couldnt care less.

[mikEsprit]

Looks Japanese in these pics.

[Pesty]

jon- said:

You can't polish a turd...

But you can roll it in glitter