Porsche Panamera Turbo hybrid with 500 HP in the works?

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Oct 1, 2010 | 01:24 PM

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Porsche Panamera Turbo hybrid with 500 HP in the works?

Autoblog tell us that according to Porsche's CEO, Mathias Muller, the chance may be slim, but damn, we'd sure like to see it happen. We hold out hope because Muller has revealed that at least one prototype version of a plug-in hybrid Panamera exists, and it's a drivable one.

In an odd twist, the plug-in version apparently forgoes the 3.6-liter V6 engine that will be featured in the upcoming Panamera S Hybrid and opts for the 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged 500-horsepower V8 monster that resides between the fenders of the Panamera Turbo. When the aforementioned engine is married to an electric motor, this plug-in's power could jolt to stratospheric levels.

Oct 1, 2010 | 01:55 PM

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I drive too much to own a hybrid. But that sounds cool.

Oct 1, 2010 | 04:43 PM

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That doesn't make any sense to be honest. Trying to be economical and stupid fast at the same time? Well I guess it works for the GT3 Hybrid, I just don't see consumers going for this.

Oct 1, 2010 | 04:54 PM

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economically fast!
Im up for any new techonology, as long as it gives us car lovers the ability to work on our cars without tripping countless sensors and computers.

Oct 4, 2010 | 06:32 PM

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economically fast!
Im up for any new techonology, as long as it gives us car lovers the ability to work on our cars without tripping countless sensors and computers.

That means NO for this car.

Oct 5, 2010 | 12:37 AM

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tesla is economical and faster than most porsches...

Oct 11, 2010 | 12:09 AM

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Hi,
I have a 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and I just need to know when I can by a Porsche Panamera. Because I am a Porsche lover. I have all the Porsche Cars. So when I get this one I will be so happy. Thank You!