whats up with the panamera

hallie · May 27th, 2009, 12:37 PM

hey so i was reading about the panamera on my dealer's website and they said this:
"For additional fuel savings, all Panameras include an engine stop-start function that can turn off and restart the engine at certain times, like when stopped at an intersection or in traffic." (you can read the rest here if you want: Panamera Pre-order)

so...what i gather it's like a hybrid sports car? im interested in learning more, does anyone have other information?thanks!

70Sixter · May 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM

It isn't a hybrid. And it isn't a sports car either. The function is more like a gas powered golf cart. The engine goes dormant until you hit the go pedal and then it returns to normal life.

I'd call it a Gran Tourismo sedan. Grand damage to one's bank account for certain.

Docdanracy · May 27th, 2009, 05:59 PM

are you referring to the German 4 door version of the Pacer

Grantsfo · June 4th, 2009, 06:48 PM

It is one sexy beast. I built one for order with special $4000 purple color option and ceramic brakes with yellow calipers. Yummy!
...where is the puking smiley?

RaisedOnPorsches · June 4th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Is that a car or an eggplant?

bapcha · June 13th, 2009, 03:06 PM

In my opinion, Panamera is just the Cayenne that went on a diet. It shares a lot [including engine and much of the drivetrain] with the Cayenne. OKOK it has a revised suspension as the Cayenne's is just way too heavy, but isn't the 911 already a "4 seater" sports car ? Heck, I do not fit the demographics for a person who would possibly buy a Panamera, and so, I dislike it.

Bapcha

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May 27th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#1
hallie Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	whats up with the panamera hey so i was reading about the panamera on my dealer's website and they said this: "For additional fuel savings, all Panameras include an engine stop-start function that can turn off and restart the engine at certain times, like when stopped at an intersection or in traffic." (you can read the rest here if you want: Panamera Pre-order) so...what i gather it's like a hybrid sports car? im interested in learning more, does anyone have other information?thanks!

May 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#2
70Sixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Surf City, NC Posts: 147	It isn't a hybrid. And it isn't a sports car either. The function is more like a gas powered golf cart. The engine goes dormant until you hit the go pedal and then it returns to normal life. I'd call it a Gran Tourismo sedan. Grand damage to one's bank account for certain. __________________ Mike 04 Boxster S 6spd Basalt/Savanna 70 914-6 Black 'n Tan PCA since 1970 http://www.babblers.org/forums/vbgoo...597656&zoom=14

May 27th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#3
Docdanracy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 1,282	are you referring to the German 4 door version of the Pacer __________________ Dan GGR AX and TT instructor for 20+ yrs. Maintained by Me

June 4th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#4
Grantsfo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bonny Doon Posts: 289	It is one sexy beast. I built one for order with special $4000 purple color option and ceramic brakes with yellow calipers. Yummy! ...where is the puking smiley? __________________ Black 99 Boxster 2.5L

June 4th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#5
RaisedOnPorsches Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 276	Is that a car or an eggplant? __________________ 1999 Boxster, Arctic Silver & Boxster Red Sport Package Hard Top Roof Transport System Speedster Humps http://www.iwirep.com/wp-content/the...3f-xtsmall.png iWireP: iPod Connector Cables for 986/996

June 13th, 2009, 03:06 PM	#6
bapcha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aptos, CA 95003 Posts: 145	In my opinion, Panamera is just the Cayenne that went on a diet. It shares a lot [including engine and much of the drivetrain] with the Cayenne. OKOK it has a revised suspension as the Cayenne's is just way too heavy, but isn't the 911 already a "4 seater" sports car ? Heck, I do not fit the demographics for a person who would possibly buy a Panamera, and so, I dislike it. Bapcha

January 6th, 2021, 08:51 AM	#7
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