Porsche reveals new Panamera line-up for 2014
Apr 4, 2013 | 01:33 AM
#21
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Will the GTS model retain the NA V8? For the love of God please say yes. The fact that they mention how the S and 4S get the new turbo motor and how the GTS model is the only one that doesn't decouple the transmission and engine while coasting makes me think so.
Edit for more content: I agree, I think the pre-facelift GTS model is the best looking Panny of them all. With that being said, in the design review of the Sport Turismo Concept, the lead designer said that Porsche is open to having more than 1 Panamera model, which I took to mean the regular Panny and a more premium Sport Turismo could exist together. I'm dying for them to release a Sport Turismo model, but the fact that they're downsizing engines (Base 911, Boxster, and Cayman) and switching to turbocharged engine is somewhat sad. I loved driving the Panamera 4S my friend has. It was an amazing motor.
Edit for more content: I agree, I think the pre-facelift GTS model is the best looking Panny of them all. With that being said, in the design review of the Sport Turismo Concept, the lead designer said that Porsche is open to having more than 1 Panamera model, which I took to mean the regular Panny and a more premium Sport Turismo could exist together. I'm dying for them to release a Sport Turismo model, but the fact that they're downsizing engines (Base 911, Boxster, and Cayman) and switching to turbocharged engine is somewhat sad. I loved driving the Panamera 4S my friend has. It was an amazing motor.
Last edited by Mahzari; Apr 4, 2013 at 01:37 AM.
Apr 4, 2013 | 10:16 AM
#22
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From: Viña del Mar & Santiago
¿Is it me or the long versio looks better lines that the OEM Panamera?
The GTS has a TT engine, it has 440hp, its looks in paper that is much faster than the V8.
I am not happy with the 520hp and same engine for the Turbo.
The GTS has a TT engine, it has 440hp, its looks in paper that is much faster than the V8.
I am not happy with the 520hp and same engine for the Turbo.
Apr 4, 2013 | 05:04 PM
#23
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The rear, I think, has gotten uglier. The lights are too small somehow (wow I feel like such a retard for actually having typed that!). The extended wheelbase doesn't do it for me, I'd rather have the shorter, better handling version and yes, the wheel options are terrible!
Apr 8, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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From: Zoo York
Possibly the ugliest, best driving car ever. I had the chance to spend a day with one of these a year ago and I was amazed. It felt phenomenal. Then I got out and had to turn my head. It's like the butter-faced girl that is amazing in bed. You may want to hit it all day but you won't show your friends.
Apr 9, 2013 | 04:06 PM
#29
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From: South Shores, Ca
I think the current GTS is the best looking by far...the new facelift is more like a facedrop, especially the rear....what is with the indent on the rear, does it even serve a purpose and to top it off make it look that ugly?
I won't be upgrading anytime soon and will just keep my current GTS
I won't be upgrading anytime soon and will just keep my current GTS
