If you’re after the world’s fastest sedan weighing over 2000kg, this is it. The Porsche Panamera-based Gemballa GTP 700. It has just posted a top speed of 338.8km/h. Weighing in at a hefty 2045kg, the sedan actually weighs 2225kg when filled with all fluids and a driver. This makes it […]
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Andre Wisdom drives Porsche into mud, blames sat-nav
Footballers aren’t really known for their intelligence. And when stories like this pop up, it certainly doesn’t help. Liverpool FC star Andre Wisdom managed to get seriously bogged in his Porsche Panamera recently, apparently after following directions given by the sat-nav system. Even though it seems like a very silly […]
2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; more power, more efficient
Porsche has revealed the new 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, unleashing 419kW of super sedan muscle. It joins the rest of the recently facelifted 2014 range. Power comes from a revised version of the 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8 used in the predecessor. Output is increased by 14kW from the 2013 model […]
TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT heading to Frankfurt
TechArt has come up with a comprehensive upgrade package for the Porsche Panamera, called the GrandGT, which is set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. The upgrade kit adds aero and engine power enhancements. Showcasing a chunky wide-body bodykit made from carbon fibre and polyurethane RIM, the […]
Video: Porsche explains the new Panamera E-Hybrid
It seems Porsche might be looking to introduce more and more hybrid models in the future, blending hybrid technology and efficiency with traditional high performance motoring. The company has just released an in-depth video showcasing the new Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid to help us all understand the future direction. Using a […]
Porsche Panamera hits 100,000 production milestone
The 100,000th Porsche Panamera performance sedan has just rolled off the production line, marking a significant milestone for the company. The sedan first went into production in 2009. In Australia, the Panamera comes in seven different engine trim levels, including everything from a 3.6-litre V6 with 184kW, to a V6 […]
Every Porsche model to come with hybrid option?
Rumour has it every model Porsche could be available with a hybrid powetrain in the near future. The news spiked after a Porsche representative revealed plans of a new hybrid module, compatible with all models. Although there’s no sign of a 911 hybrid hitting showrooms any time soon, Porsche has […]
2014 Porsche Panamera welcomes plug-in ‘S E-Hybrid’
Porsche has revealed the new 2013-2014 Porsche Panamera which receives a minor styling update and a new plug-in hybrid variant. The outgoing S and 4S 4.8-litre V8 has also been replaced by a twin-turbo V6. The new hybrid variant, called the Panamera S ‘E-Hybrid’ – as opposed to the current […]