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Next Porsche Panamera to drop manual transmission

Next Porsche Panamera to drop manual transmission

Will their every be a Porsche Panamera Convertible? Maybe – but most likely not. So what does Porsche have planned for its only four-door sedan model? Not much really. Besides handing over the platform to its future family members Audi (for the A9) and Lamborghini (for the Estoque sedan), Porsche is likely to drop the [...]

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Lamborghini to use Porsche platforms for SUV and sedan models

Lamborghini to use Porsche platforms for SUV and sedan models

Many of you many think Porsche and Lamborghini as supercar competitors – well, you’d be wrong. Both brands are from different ends of the spectrum but may soon be joining forces on share platforms. According to a new report, Porsche is providing Lamborghini with a new platform that will underpin its 4×4 SUV model and [...]

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TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR pushes up to 700-hp

TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR pushes up to 700-hp

TopCar has created a body kit specially designed for the Porche Panamera called the Stingray GTR. Only 25 will be released and each kit will be unique. The mods will be both aestheic and technical. The company is using its own manufactured parts, all made of carbon fiber and Kevlar. Body style modifications include front [...]

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Let’s Talk Numbers: BMW ActiveHybrid 7 vs. Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Let’s Talk Numbers: BMW ActiveHybrid 7 vs. Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Last week, we here at egmCarTech launched a new segment called ‘Let’s Talk Numbers,’ where we take two or more vehicles and do a straight number battle and leave it up to you guys to decide which car is a better buy. We launched the segment with two new, fast and gas-guzzling supercars – the Ferrari 458 Italia vs. [...]

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Porsche Panamera Diesel can travel more than 745 miles, not coming to U.S.

Porsche Panamera Diesel can travel more than 745 miles, not coming to U.S.

Earlier today, Porsche unveiled the new Porsche Panamera Diesel, which will go on sale in Europe starting August 2012. One of Porsche’s most fuel-efficient models ever, the Panamera Diesel is powered 3.0L V6 common-rail diesel engine making 250-hp between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm with maximum torque of 405 lb-ft available between 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm. [...]

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2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

2011 New York: 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid costs less than the BMW 750i ActiveHybrid

Key Competitors: BMW ActiveHybrid 750i, Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Audi A8 Hybrid. Power: 3.0L supercharged V6 engine making 333-hp is coupled with a 47-hp electric-motor. Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission 0 to 60 mph: 5.7 seconds. Top Speed: 167 mph. Fuel-economy: 34.5 mpg combined. Price: $95,000. The BMW ActiveHybrid 750i starts at $102,300; the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid starts at $91,000; [...]

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2011 New York: 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, what is an extra $37,900 worth to you

2011 New York: 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, what is an extra $37,900 worth to you

Key Competitors: BMW 760i, Audi S5, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin Rapide. Power: 4.8L twin-turbo V8 - 550-hp / 553 lb-ft; Sport Chrono Package Turbo adds 590 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 7-speed PDK transmission. 0 to 60 mph: 3.8 seconds; 3.6 seconds with Launch Control. Top Speed: 191 mph. Price: $173,200. $37,900 – that’s how much more the 2012 [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Earlier this morning, Porsche dropped all the details on the new 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. We now have some new high-res photos of the new top-of-the-line Panamera for your viewing pleasure. Click here for our original post on the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Hit the jump for the updated high-res gallery. Refresher: Power for [...]

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2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S prices start at $173,200, 0 to 60 in 3.6 secs

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S prices start at $173,200, 0 to 60 in 3.6 secs

As we reported yesterday, Porsche was rumored to unveil a high-performance Panamera by the name of Panamera Turbo S – well it wasn’t a rumor and here it is. Porsche today unveiled the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, which will go on sale in June 2011. Power for the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S comes [...]

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Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month

Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month

A new report making its way around the Internet suggests that Porsche is planning to unveil a Panamera Turbo S sometime next month. Nothing is official yet, but if the report is believed to be true, we’ll see something at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show or the 2011 New York Auto Show. The Porsche Panamera [...]

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