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  • Porsche Panamera Turbo S Exclusive – Jet Black Metallic

    Porsche Exclusive has unveiled the specially customized Panamera Turbo S finished in epic Jet Black Metallic paint. The Individual program of the manufacturer has already released special Boxster S, Macan S and 911 Turbo and now it is turn of Panamera Turbo S.

    The four-door coupe boasts extreme exterior featuring 20” glossy black alloy wheels fitted with performance tires, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+), smoked LED taillights and four black sport exhaust pipes. It looks really menacing and with the incredible engine, it can be quite dangerous.

    The interior comes with impressive red and black theme featuring contrasting leather, carbon gear lever, a rear-seat infotainment system and the Porsche emblem embossed on all headrests. There are also ite instrument dials and Sport Chrono stopwatch, leather-wrapped air vent slats, illuminated door sills, bespoke floor mats with leather edging as well as alloy pedals and footrest.

    The new 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbocharged V8 – 570HP (419 kW) and 750Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (192 mph). The additional 20HP and 50Nm came from new turbochargers with a larger compressor improving air flow and combustion.

    Porsche Panamera Turbo S Exclusive
    Porsche Panamera Turbo S Exclusive
    Porsche Panamera Turbo S Exclusive

    Source: Porsche

  • Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body

    Prior Design has unveiled their latest project based on Porsche Panamera before the facelift. It’s called Prior600 WB and includes only styling upgrades.

    The exterior boasts a complete wide aerodynamics package including a new front and rear bumpers as well as a new spoiler and widened wheel arches. The sports four-door coupe rolls enormous 22” alloy wheels with a black red finish fitted with ultra-low profile tires. The stance is further improved by the specialists from KW.

    Inside, the seats of the first and second row, the entire instrument panel, center console including the armrest, the sports steering wheel that is flattened below and the door linings are immersed in a bi-colored full leather covering in beige and brown with diamond-patterned stitching. On the contrary, the columns and headliner are covered in soft alcantara. Stitching was done even on the headliner.

    The wide-body construction kit can be ordered optionally in high-grade Dura-Flex or even in the more exclusive full carbon.

    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body
    Prior Design Porsche Panamera Wide Body

    Source: Prior Design

  • Maria Sharapova and her Porsche Panamera GTS

    Maria Sharapova is the new Porsche Brand Ambassador, who presented her interpretation of an exceptional sportscar in the luxury segment – the Porsche Panamera GTS. The unique four-door coupe comes with a lot of individualization options available through the Porsche Exclusive program.

    The Panamera GTS by Maria Sharapova boasts a high-gloss white paintjob with black LED headlights, tinted LED taillights, black tailpipes and 20” black alloy wheels. There is also an extended leather trim in the interior with decorative stitching in crème. The instrument dials are painted in the body colour white as well as the vehicle key. The front and rear headrests are embossed with the Porsche crest and the armrests are customised with the “Panamera GTS” model logo. The carbon door sill guards feature individual “Maria Sharapova” lettering.

    The engine is the well-known 4.8 liter naturally-aspirated V8 – 440HP (324 kW) at 6,700RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 288 km/h (179 mph). The fuel consumption is decent – 15.7 l / 100 km in city; 7.8 l / 100 km on the highway and 10.7 l / 100 km on combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 249 g/km.

    Source: Porsche

  • Gemballa GTP 700 Being Really Quick On The Nardo Ring

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    The Nardo Ring test track, borrowing its name from the town of Nardo Italy because of the relative proximity of the two, is a 7.8 mile circle track with a constant bank. So, due to its specific nature no car is truly capable of reaching its top speed. We don’t want to get all technical. Let’s just say that because of the angle of the outer-most lane (the fastest one) there’s more downforce on the inside wheels of the car and then some stuff happens and you can’t go as fast as you would on a straight track.

    Still, you can go really, really fast. Manufacturers keep setting Nardo specific benchmakrs, and one of the most recent is the deed of the GEMBALLA GTP 700 – A Porsche Panamera Turbo-based aftermarket monstrosity. As the name suggests, it boasts 700 hp. To get from 0 to 60 in it would take no more than 3.3 mph seconds. Also, 0 to 120 mph takes 9.6 seconds, and 0 to 180 mph 26.5 seconds. How far up did it go on the ring, you ask? 211 mph. Independently verified by trade journals such as AUTO BILD, SPORTSCARS and Continental.

    GEMBALLA are especially proud with the fact that the GTP achieved that completely unmodified in all of its two-ton glory. “The huge 22-inch wheels, unique to this car in the starting field of cars with a performance of more than 300 km/h, were entirely unaltered, as was the full equipment including rear-seat entertainment facility. In addition, the weight, the engine as well as the aerodynamics remained unchanged and were not adapted for this particular occasion,” says Andreas Schwarz, CEO of GEMBALLA, who drove the car himself.

    Don’t take his word for it. See it for yourselves:

    httpv://youtu.be/EV97ZZFED98

    Source: GEMBALLA

  • Gemballa Porsche Panamera Turbo GTP 700

    Gemballa will introduce their latest project at the 2013 Essen Motor Show. It is called GTP 700 and it is based on the recently facelifted Porsche Panamera Turbo. As you may suggest the number is the amount of HP under the bonnet, but the stylish 4-door coupe comes with more than that.

    The 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 originally produces 520HP (382 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. With the new set-up, the engine delivers 700HP (515 kW) and 900Nm of torque – an increase of 180HP and 200Nm. 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph).

    The exterior comes with aerodynamics package including modified front and rear bumpers. There are also tinted rear lights and some vinyl decals. The tuning company offers different alloy wheels fitted with proper performance tires.

    The interior can be customized with carbon fiber elements, leather and Alcantara in any desired color.

    Source: Gemballa

  • 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S – 570HP and 750Nm

    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

    Porsche has revealed the 2014 Panamera Turbo S facelift. The 4-door coupe will make its official debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. The US pricing start from $180,300 for the regular model and $200,500 for Turbo S Executive.

    The 4.8 liter twin-turbocharged V8 has 570HP (419 kW) and 750Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (192 mph). The additional 20HP and 50Nm came from new turbochargers with a larger compressor improving air flow and combustion.

    The exterior features a new front bumper with bigger air intakes and reworked LED headlights. There is also a bigger rear window stretching within the tailgate, as well as a body-colored four-way spoiler and a revised rear bumper.

    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive is actually a long-wheelbase version, which extends the car by 150mm giving more room inside the cabin, especially for the rear passengers.

    The Panamera Turbo S comes with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

    The Palladium Metallic exterior color, which is available solely for the new Panamera Turbo S, gives the top model an especially exclusive look and enhances the classy, elegant contours. An indication of the vehicle’s outstanding driving dynamics is provided by 20” 911 Turbo II wheels, which are not only larger but also significantly wider than the standard wheels belonging to other Panamera models.

    Last, but not least is the four-way rear spoiler, painted in the same color as the exterior, which is another unique feature.

    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

    Source: Porsche

  • Prior Design Gives Porsche Panamera New Aerodynamic-Kit

    Prior-Design-Porsche-Panamera-PRIOR600-THUMBPorsche is one of the most luxurious brands in the automotive industry nowadays. It produces nothing but exclusive and stunning new vehicles among which is the new Panamera. The car entered production in 2010, and ever since it has achieved a high status among the customers.

    To add even more excellence to the Panamera model, the tuners at Prior Design have developed a special aerodynamic kit, called PRIOR600. Originally the car is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which is capable of delivering 520 hp (388 kW) at 6,000RPM and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250 RPM.

    Now changes to the engine have been made, but the exterior has undergone some significant transformations. All parts used in the kit are made from Dura-Flex Fiber Reinforced Plastic, which is characterized by an excellent surface finish which provides sufficient flexibility combined with high stability.

    To be more precise, the package consists of the following: PRIOR600 front bumper, PRIOR600 rear bumper, PRIOR600 side skirts, PRIOR600 front bonnet, PRIOR600 rear trunk spoiler, as well as mounting material.

    Below, you can see the most recent photos of the car that the design team has made.

    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600
    Prior-Design Porsche Panamera PRIOR600

    Source: Prior Design

  • TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT

    TechArt has revealed their latest project based on Porsche Panamera Turbo Facelift. The name of the project is GrandGT and it includes styling and performance modifications.

    The TECHART Aerodynamic Kit for the new Porsche Panamera models fulfils requirements for three core elements: stability, aerodynamics and design. The exterior package, made from a lightweight fibre composite of carbon and polyurethane RIM, is distinguished by product features that are predominantly for use in motor sports where they can express their high levels of load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability with a low tare weight.

    Other highlights are modified headlights, carbon fiber hood with additional vents, bigger side skirts, wheel arch extensions, roof spoiler, rear apron with air vents and a diffuser.

    The tuning company has installed a custom stainless steel quad exhaust setup optionally available with integrated valve control. There are different sizes of wheels ranging from 20” to 22” fitted with proper performance tires.

    The interior boasts dual 7” displays, a three-spoke steering wheel, leather upholstery, fold-away tables and carbon fiber inserts.

    Porsche Panamera Turbo Facelift is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 520HP (388 kW) at 6,000RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) at 2,250 RPM. TechArt offers an ECU re-map boosting the engine to 580HP (432 kW).

    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT
    TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT

    TECHART TECHTRONIC Engine Management:
    •    significant increase of performance and driving dynamics
    •    activation by pushing the Sport button at the centre console
    •    quick and easy installation, trouble-free deinstallation at any time
    •    intelligent electronic power management
    •    highest material quality and fulfilment of OEM specifications
    •    does not affect vehicle diagnostics or servicing
    •    does not affect electronic engine protection features

    Source: Techart

  • Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Corvette Z06, Panamera, GT-R and Gallardo

    Dragtimesinfo has published a video with Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with 667HP going against Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged with 750HP, Nissan GT-R Mk.2 Ecutek Stage 2 with 660HP, Porsche Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 with 700HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL UGR Race Version with 2005HP.

    The first start was versus the Z06, which lost the race. The Mustang GT500 stopped the clock on 30.867 seconds with 267 km/h on 1 mile.

    The second race was against the GT-R, which won the race with 29.728 seconds and 288 km/h on mile, while the GT500 set 30.321 seconds and 266 km/h.

    The third start versus the Panamera was also doomed, because the Porsche had almost a second lead over the Shelby. The Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 crossed the finish line in 29.711 seconds with 273 km/h, while the Mustang needed 30.607 seconds.

    On the last start, the Mustang GT500 set personal absolute speed and et records on 1 mile – 30.225 seconds with 270 km/h, but the winner was the super powerful Gallardo UGR crossing the finish line in 24.422 seconds with 358 km/h.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLTBn66hB6Q

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid – EU Price €110,409

    Porsche has published a video on Youtube showing some highlights of the all-new 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid. The four-door coupe boasts high performance and super efficiency.

    The 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 petrol with 316HP (235 kW) and an electric motor with 94HP (70 kW) and a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The combined power is decent – 410HP (306 kW). 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (167 mph). The fuel consumption is even more impressive – 3.1 liters / 100 km (75.8 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 71 g/km.

    Furthermore, the car can go solely on electric power between 18 to 35 km (11 to 22 miles) and can reach speeds of up to 133 km/h (83 mph).

    The highlight of Porsche‘s hybrid tech development will be revealed next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show when the production-ready 918 Spyder will be unveiled.

    Stay tuned!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoVN4AUzc-8

    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid with Michelin Pilot Super Sport

    All models of the new the Porsche Panamera will be equipped with Michelin tyres when it is launched in July 2013. The performance Michelin tyres grant superb traction at all conditions. There will be summer, winter and all-season tyres in 12 different sizes.

    Summer Tyres    :

    The Michelin Pilot Super Sport was created through the unique combination of three components: the aramid fibre belt, the Bi-Compound tread band and the Variable Contact Patch 2.0.

    The Variable Contact Patch 2.0 enables complete control of the vehicle by keeping the same amount of rubber on the road, even as the patch’s shape changes during tight cornering.

    Front
    255/45 ZR 19 (100Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0
    255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0

    Rear
    285/40 ZR 19 (103Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0
    295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0

    Winter Tyres:

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 integrates a new winter tyre design called Ridge-n-Flex, which involves the optimal combination of two features.

    Front
    255/45 R 19 100V PILOT ALPIN PA4 N1
    255/40 R 20 101V XL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0

    Rear
    285/40 R 19 103V PILOT ALPIN PA4 N1
    285/35 R 20 104V XL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0

    All-Season Tyres:

    Developed for the North American market, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus stands out for its consistent high-level performance in all weather conditions.

    Front
    255/45 R 19 100V PILOT SPORT A/S+ N1
    255/40 R 20 101V XL PILOT SPORT A/S+ N0

    Rear
    285/40 R 19 103V PILOT SPORT A/S+ N1
    295/35 R 20 105V XL PILOT SPORT A/S+ N0

    Check out Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid with Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the picture below!

    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

    Homologation: facts and figures

    • 1 tyre manufacturer certified worldwide
    • 12 sizes certified for all driving conditions (summer, winter and all season)
    • 3 tyre ranges all featuring the Porsche N marking (N0 or N1)
    • Global tyre coverage for a global car
    • 40% of production will be fitted with Michelin tyres
    • A 2½ year co-development project conducted jointly by Michelin teams and Porsche engineers
    • The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the summer tyre certified for two different rim diameters
    • The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 is the winter tyre certified for 19- and 20-inch rims
    • The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is the tyre certified, particularly for the North American market, in two rim diameters: 19- and 20-inches

    Source: Porsche

  • Kahn Design Porsche Panamera Super Sport Wide Track

    Kahn Design has released another styling kit for the Porsche Panamera. The four-door coupe can be purchased for £68,875. For such amount of money, you will get the 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel engine and some styling improvements.

    The exterior boasts front and rear wide vented and extended wheel arches with built-in rear air dams. There is also a new lower boot wing, yellow gold calipers and a roof wing.

    Other highlights include LED DRLs for the front wheel arches, a set of lowering springs for excellent stance and a dual sports exhaust system.

    The Kahn Porsche Panamera rolls enormous RS-R 9.5J x 22” front and 10.5J x 22” rear alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile performance tires.

    Last, but not least Kahn fitted the tuned Panamera with tailgate logo, door entry sill plates in stainless steel and wing shields.

    The interior boasts quilted and perforated black leather seats with gray Alcantara inserts. There is also a black piano trim, bespoke mats and an Alcantara sports steering wheel.

    Source: Kahn Design