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The Panamera hits the race track
Not much detail and only two pictures....
6.03.2010 NEWS // PORSCHE TO RACE PANAMERA @ HOCKENHEIMRING According to JONSIBAL, Porsche will enter a race prepped Panamera at the next round of the Italian Superstars Championship, to be held at the Hockenhemring on June 13th. The car, which was built by N.Technology and will be piloted by touring car legend, Fabrizio Giovanardi. Follow the link for additional images and information... [read more] Chassis: Steel frame with aluminum components Engine: V8, front Capacity: 4.8 litres, 4 valves per cylinders Power: 450hp Intake: Single throttle Traction: Rear wheel drive Friction: Carbon double discs diameter 184 mm Gearbox/transmission: 6 gear sequential, self locking ramps and plates differential Brakes: Front 355×35 disc, with 6 pots caliper, Rear 330×32 disc, with 4 pots caliper Steering: Pinion and rack Suspensions: Front double wishbone with 3 ways adjustable dampers, rear four rods multilink with 3 ways adjustable dampers Wheels: Magnesium wheels 10,5×18 Tires: Michelin 27/68-18 Aerodynamics: Front splitter, front and rear widened fenders, Rear wing (single supplier of the same element for all cars) Weight: 1,320kg 
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That is so fkn awesome! Can't wait to see how it does.
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Sweet! Where's the crest?
Sorry for the ghey video...
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"YOU CANT RACE A CAB."
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It will race, there is no doubt. It's a Porsche. That doesn't change the ugliness of it, though.
No one has come out and knocked its performance. And no one ever will. |
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Does that mean Porsche can start winning DTM championships?
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Sooooo.....NASCAR here we come!!!!!
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It would need a massive amount of *de-engineering* to run in NASCAR.
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If Porsche wants to race a V8 car in some series, perhaps the Cayman S should have that 4.8 liter shoehorned into it.
This car reminds me of the old observation that goes something like: Don't wonder at how well the elephant dances, but wonder that it can dance at all. Les
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I know I'm in the minority here, but I really, really like these cars. They're a wonderful way to cover large distances in great comfort. I read somewhere recently that they are currently Porsches best selling model in Europe. Is that also correct in the US?
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Even stripped out, no a/c, with solid suspension components, that car would still be a more comfortable drive home than my 72 after a long hot day at the track!
 I like the panamera too. I can see buying one as a secondary family car when they've bottomed out on the depreciation curve. Not a chance in hell I'd spend 6 figures on a luxury car, though.
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It's funny, the pics only show the front.....
They should show the butt....the hideous butt... As it IS a Porsche, that is what most will see.....
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Gotta change the marque to Porch to run NASCAR. The "e" is just too confusing.
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1973 Porsche 914 1.7 very modifed
1974 Porsche 911s
1980 Porsche 930
1970 Porsche 911
1972 Porsche 911T 2.4
78 Porsche 911 Turbo
1972 porsche 72 rsr clone
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