Porsche Panamera Picture Thread

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by Centurion

Just for the record, this photoshoot was taken in Croatia, city Zadar...

3 of them already sold in Croatia.

[HighestOfHigh]

Originally Posted by Centurion

In this photo the rear(s) looks great!

[Merc1]

The wheels are the problem with this car. They aren't pushed out far enough, some spacer would fix that. Then they're too small in relation to the heavy looking body. Fix these little things and Panamera will look that much better.

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[ree]

Love the interior…perfect colour/wood combination!!

[HighestOfHigh]

^Nice find ree! I wonder if anyone here has gotten a chance to test drive one yet.

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[DaSilva]

Perfect!
Porsche Panamera... is Perfect...
4th D

[HighestOfHigh]

That rear seat looks extremely comfortable.

[PanterroR]

TechArt Panamera




Last picture -

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[Sayyaaf]

Bar the looks, this car is the best car I've owned/driven so far. 2 days ago I took a trip of 500 Km to another city, the navigation is very helpful and gives the best illustration of routes specially in DXB complicated bridge networks. Ot even shows the exact sign board on the road. That mini screen next to the rev counter is very handy.

[DaSilva]

Thanks Ree.
This car is fantastic and I am glad I will be co-pilotion a Turbo
soon one of my friend's father got the beauty home a week ago.
I'll post pics after the drive

[rurella]

Originally Posted by Sayyaaf

Bar the looks, this car is the best car I've owned/driven so far. 2 days ago I took a trip of 500 Km to another city, the navigation is very helpful and gives the best illustration of routes specially in DXB complicated bridge networks. Ot even shows the exact sign board on the road. That mini screen next to the rev counter is very handy.

Although I have only seen the Panamera in photo's, the looks have grown on me. At a minimum, very unique. Your's looks particularly good Sayyaaf, love the white! And as you point out, it drives like crazy. Impressive automobile if you ask me.

[Sayyaaf]

rurella you seem to have a taste like mine in driving style, man if you got the chance to drive it, please do. The car will truely amaze you. I think the motor journalists didn't do the car justice, they focused on the price and styling and forgot evlauating it as a car. It is truely impressive. Drive the S/4S versions if you like linear performance, sharp steering/throttle and immediate power. The turbo is impressive for a FI car but not my type.

[adeel2010]

I used to not like the looks of this car from the pictures, but after seeing it in person at the Chicago Auto Show, I love it!

[Sayyaaf]

One more thing, the car is very fuel efficient. Porsche really nailed this car.

[rurella]

I intend to Sayyaaf! And if I were to buy one, it would most likely be the 4S. Aside from that, I am actually trying to convince myself that I could get by with a 911 (one of my dream cars although I would wait for the 991) and use the wife's 4 door when needed for business.

I will also give the F10 550ix a whirl if I choose the sedan route, unless BMW softened it up too much with "joy".

[Sayyaaf]

Originally Posted by rurella

I will also give the F10 550ix a whirl if I choose the sedan route, unless BMW softened it up too much with "joy".

lol @ joy thing. I don't know about the 5er but the Panamera is more upscale than the 5er. And 911 is nice but day-to-day, the Panny would suit you better, at a touch of a button it as 911 , unpress that button its an S class. Really impressive. Sport chrono is a must, without it the throttle feels lazier and not that different from BMW.

[rurella]

Thanks Sayyaaf, can you please explain the need/benefit of the sport chrono in more detail? I probably would have summarily dismissed the need for this feature without your comment.

[Sayyaaf]

Sure: First let me start with the official Sport Chrono package explanation by Porsche

When the Sport Plus button on the center console is selected, the engine management system adapts for performance driving, and the rev-limiter is adjusted to a harder setting.

The standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) also switches to Sport Plus mode for harder damping and more direct steering and, therefore, better roadholding. The optional adaptive air suspension (standard in the Panamera Turbo) drops the chassis to a lowered level and hardens the spring rate.

In Sport Plus mode, the trigger threshold for PSM is raised for increased longitudinal and lateral dynamics. Agility is enhanced under braking for corners, with PSM enabling greater maneuverability under braking and exit acceleration, especially at low speeds.

For even more agility, PSM can be set to standby while the car is still in Sport Plus mode. For safety, it is set to intervene automatically only when ABS assistance is required on both front wheels.

The shift times in Sport Plus mode are shorter, the gear changes sportier. In Automatic mode and at low rates of deceleration – even with high engine speeds – the system initiates a swifter brake-induced downshift. In Manual mode, gear changes are faster, more dynamic and more direct.

A special feature of this package that further enhances sporty performance is Launch Control, which is designed to produce optimal acceleration from a standing start. This function is operated via the Sport Plus button with the “D” or “M” drive position selected. With the left foot depressing the brake pedal, the driver also fully depresses the accelerator for maximum throttle with the right foot. The engine is revved to an optimal speed of around 5500 rpm and the clutch is already held in slight contact. The message “Launch Control active” appears on the instrument cluster display. Now the driver simply releases the brake pedal and prepares for best possible acceleration.

The real life experience is,
- more accurate throttle response (slightest touch accelerates the car while in normal mode, there is a small gap when you press the accelerator)

- Steering: is heavier and more accurate, faster too.

- Gear-changes: will break your neck

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[Sayyaaf]

Wow Ree. wonderful photos, I love the Panny. RS Spyder wheels are the most bueatiful wheels for the Panamera, Better than Turbo II wheels which look generic and familiar.

[FirefoX]