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acj75
08-25-2011, 09:11 AM
This grocery getter is basically as fast as the Z06s I've seen on the track. Insane!

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Airbag79
08-25-2011, 12:26 PM
Porsche.....thre is no substitute. I would love to have a Panamera as the family truckster someday. Love to see some Nurburgring times with this lady.
zirotti
08-25-2011, 01:39 PM
But it looks like a 1999 Grand Prix from the rear
BMWAgee
08-25-2011, 06:06 PM
too bad it sounds like @$$... are there ANY Porsches with a nice exhaust note (besides the GT)??? This one sounds like it's gargling knives.
GTCole
08-25-2011, 08:59 PM
An RS 4.0?????

PPlace delivered a Turbo S yesterday. What a stud and a bunch of dough for 4 doors. $180k.
Airbag79
08-25-2011, 09:27 PM
too bad it sounds like @$$... are there ANY Porsches with a nice exhaust note (besides the GT)??? This one sounds like it's gargling knives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-fLokjOxI&feature=related
GTCole
08-25-2011, 09:31 PM
See, that GTCole dude knows a thang or 2.
RaceMX-M3
08-25-2011, 11:37 PM
I love these cars but pricey for a DD.
Mike CLK Black
08-25-2011, 11:52 PM
... Are there any porsches with a nice exhaust note (besides the gt)??? ...


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BMWAgee
08-26-2011, 06:07 PM
The 4.0 really doesn't please my ears... It's likely just me, but it doesn't sound anything near as impressive as I would expect.

Mike, your vid wouldn't load. :(
Qship5
08-26-2011, 06:58 PM
The soundtrack of a 4.0 RS is pure music to my ears. The Pana Turbo S, not so much although I think it would be faster than the posted numbers in that video. AWD helps a lot from a standstill, but I'll gladly roll into it with one from 40 mph on up...
Qship5
08-26-2011, 07:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-fLokjOxI&feature=related

Sounds great, but why does it climb from 270 km/h to 300 km/h so slowly???:D
mpulse
08-27-2011, 08:30 AM
I would trade my z06 in for a Panamera turbo in a second. I drove a Panamera 4S last month and loved it.
TomBoy
08-27-2011, 09:37 AM
I would trade my z06 in for a Panamera turbo in a second. I drove a Panamera 4S last month and loved it.

Agreed... My boss has a 4S and went for a ride in it a few weeks ago. Pretty impressive vehicle. The interior is extremely well done. The outside, well reminds of of that line; 'has a face that only a mother can love...'
acj75
08-27-2011, 10:51 AM
The look is not for everyone. I really don't think the Pan looks as good in pictures, but it's stunning in person. It has such a presence. I'd love to have one
BlackSheep
08-27-2011, 11:02 AM
This grocery getter is basically as QUICK as the Z06s I've seen on the track. Insane!



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I fixed that for you!

A zo6 will trap 123mph.. The Base 436hp LS3 Vettes trap 118.xx :D
acj75
08-27-2011, 01:01 PM
I fixed that for you!

A zo6 will trap 123mph.. The Base 436hp LS3 Vettes trap 118.xx :D

I was actually referring to the two Z06s that I've personally seen at the drag strip. Both ran 11.9 @ 119. Just using that as a reference point. There's no doubt the Vettes can move :driver:
CIWS
09-09-2011, 07:23 PM
Such a beautiful automobile. I have to admit when they were first publicly announced I didn't think Porsche would sell too many Panameras. Boy was I wrong.