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Old 08-17-10, 06:45 AM
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Porsche has just announced a new “Individualization Programme” for the Panamera, including a Powerkit for the Panamera Turbo that bumps engine output to 540-hp. Included in the power pack are two new turbos with titanium aluminum turbine wheels and new engine management software. With power rising from 500-hp to 540-hp, torque also jumps, from 516 ft-lbs of torque to 553 ft-lbs. In addition, an overboost mode (available with the Sport Chrono package) delivers as much as 590 ft-lbs. This results in a 0-62 mph time of just 3.9 seconds!

And in case you’re wondering what that extra boost will cost you at the pump, Porsche says nothing, with fuel economy unchanged from the standard model. Offered as a Porsche Exclusive mode, it will cost you quite a bit to buy, however, with European pricing set at 16,695.70 Euros.

Along with being a factory option for new Panamera Turbo buyers, Porsche will also offer the Powerkit through Porsche Tequipment as a retrofit.

In addition to the Powerkit, Porsche will also offer a new Sport Design Package for the Panamera with a more aggressive front end, new side skirts and rear diffuser. And finally, new Porsche Panamera Sport wheels will be offered in a 20-inch size, measuring 9.5-inches up front and 11.5-inches in the rear, making room for wider tires. These wheels will be available in silver metallic, black or paint-matched to your Panamera.
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that engine is completely ruined by that car
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Originally Posted by Kaydee
that engine is completely ruined by that car
Agreed! I like the car, but would not buy it. The styling, while intriguing, is not appealing. The performance however...
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i dunno, i love that car! Depending on insurance cost, maybe i'll find a used one in a few years in my budget
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I love this car.
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^^I agree. That thing is a beauty, IMO. Love it.
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please make this into a coupe 928 pleaseeeee!!!!!!!!!
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my friend jeff just took me out in his panamera 2 days ago and I have to say it was one of the coolest cars I have even been in . The feels faster than my other friends M6 and looks amazing. The rear quarter panel grown on you in about 2 seconds. Its just an amazing machine.

I do have to say they look 1000x better in person
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Originally Posted by Kaydee
that engine is completely ruined by that car
Couldn't agree more!
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
my friend jeff just took me out in his panamera 2 days ago and I have to say it was one of the coolest cars I have even been in . The feels faster than my other friends M6 and looks amazing. The rear quarter panel grown on you in about 2 seconds. Its just an amazing machine.

I do have to say they look 1000x better in person
Please go have your eyes checked!
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I like the car.. I was kind of 50/50 on the styling, but after time the look sort of grows on you. I wouldn't mind having the Panamera and the NEW Cayenne in my garage.. wow!
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Nicely done Pana, but still my least favorite Porsche in current lineup. I've seen plenty up close.
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I like it up until the deformed hatch
Everytime I see one, I always say, "damn, that's a huge 911" until you see the rear

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Please go have your eyes checked!
Ironic that he's an Optometrist
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