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Old 02-08-09 | 12:33 PM
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Or this..................................
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^ that looks a bit better
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The problem with teh designs you posted is that they leave ZERO headroom for the rear passengers. One of the main styling constraints on this car was that a six-footer could fit comfortably in the rear seat, which led to the horrendously awkward bubble butt. Had they tried to design a new car without sticking to the old 911 design, they probably could have done better, but they stuck to the 911 design + tried to fit six footers back there... just doesn't work.
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Originally Posted by knihc2008
The problem with teh designs you posted is that they leave ZERO headroom for the rear passengers. One of the main styling constraints on this car was that a six-footer could fit comfortably in the rear seat, which led to the horrendously awkward bubble butt. Had they tried to design a new car without sticking to the old 911 design, they probably could have done better, but they stuck to the 911 design + tried to fit six footers back there... just doesn't work.
With these coupe-like rooflines you end up with a low back seat cushion to get adequate headroom, as seen in the Mercedes CLS or the Lexus IS350 that I currently own.

I agree, trying to make a front engine sedan look like a rear engine 911 sports car is kind of lame IMHO. Also a big part of the reason the Cayenne SUV is ugly.
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I dont know which is uglier. The Cayenne or this.
I love the Cayenne

The base model isn't the best, but a 500HP turbo? That's a beaut.

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Whats the point of 500 HP in an SUV?
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Originally Posted by SLegacy99
Whats the point of 500 HP in an SUV?
Fastest factory 4WD/SUV ever produced.
0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds if I remember correct
2009 model does it in 4.8 apparently.
And the sound is music to the ears

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Old 02-08-09 | 08:48 PM
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Guess I have to wait to see pics on 6 speed of modded ones b/c this makes me belch.
Old 02-09-09 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
I dont know which is uglier. The Cayenne or this.
That's a tough call, they are both so ugly.
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PORSCHE REVEALS FIRST PANAMERA INTERIOR IMAGES

Photos Highlight the All-New Gran Turismo's ‘Cockpit for Four' Concept

ATLANTA – February 12, 2009 —-- Today, Porsche AG for the first time presents its Panamera four-door gran turismo interior concept. The much-anticipated addition to Porsche's performance lineup will make its U.S. market debut on Oct. 17, 2009.

With a continuous center console that extends from the dashboard to the rear seating area, the Panamera offers a new spatial concept for the driver and passengers featuring optimal ergonomic seating with individual cockpit-like spaces for all. Its deep seating position and a sport steering wheel help give the driver and passengers direct contact with the road. At the same time it provides a generous, roomy environment with exceptional leg and head room, unique qualities in a sporting machine yet essential for grand touring. This individual seating allows for optimum passive safety.

Porsche will provide countless opportunities for individual interior customization with 13 color and material combinations including four two-tone leather interiors and seven interior trim options including carbon fiber to Natural Olive wood.

An available four-zone climate control system gives each seating area individual control of functions such as temperature, air distribution and venting direction. In the unfortunate event of an accident, front, side and curtain airbags help protect the front occupants, while standard rear side airbags help protect those in back. The Panamera S and Panamera 4S feature eight-way power seats in front with a driver memory package. In the rear are two individual seats with a folding rear console and plenty of room. The Panamera Turbo has power seats with a memory package for not only the seat functions but also the electronically adjustable steering wheel. Further seating customization is available through optional alternatives such as 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats or fully adjustable eight-
way power seats in the rear.

Porsche for the first time will offer from Burmester® — the renown Berlin audio manufacturer — a new ultra high-end surround sound system. With 16 loudspeakers plus a subwoofer (a total of over 2.5 square feet of speaker surface area) and a total output of more than 1000 watts, this new system gives listeners a grand acoustical experience. And like the 2009 Porsche sports cars and SUVs,
Panameras will be available with the latest personal electronic connectivity features, including
Bluetooth for cellular telephones, Universal Audio Interface for connecting personal audio devices, and satellite radio.

The rear luggage area provides up to 15.7 cubic feet of space, enough room for four large suitcases. The tall space enables luggage to be loaded in an upright position, and with the rear seat folded down the luggage space generously increases up to 44.6 cubic feet.

Initially, all Panameras will be available with two V8 engine options, standard seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmissions and rear- or all-wheel drive. All engines feature Porsche Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) for highest efficiency. For additional fuel savings, all Panameras include an engine stop-start function that can turn off and restart the engine at certain times, like when stopped at an intersection or in traffic.

The rear-wheel drive Panamera S has a 400-horsepower, 4.8-liter V8 engine that can propel it from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top test track speed of 175 mph. The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) is $89,800. The all-wheel drive Panamera 4S receives the same 4.8-liter powerplant. It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, achieves a top test track speed of 175 mph, and has an MSRP of $93,800.

At the top of the Panamera lineup is the Panamera Turbo with its 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8. Also featuring the new PDK transmission, the all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo sets a breathtaking 0-to-60 time of 4 seconds flat and a top test-track speed of 188 mph. The Panamera Turbo has an MSRP of $132,600, and all three Panamera models will go on sale in the United States
this October.
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Interior looks pretty nice!
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I like it Some may think the center console is a little busy, but that interior looks pretty cool.
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Not feeling the interior layout it looks too plain yet busy at the same time. Exterior looks good.
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IMHO I'm liking the interior more than the exterior.
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Old 02-12-09 | 07:48 AM
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Im in love with the interior! One of the best yet IMO. The layout is really cool and most buttons are in close reach. I hope this interior carries over into the Cayenne and other models.

I didnt read the literature yet, but what's up with the exhaust button? Can you change the exhaust flow and sound?

The front end really is not bad at all. Very strong, but as soon as you turn the corner.......sweet baby jesus that thing is ugly!


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