The Panamera is naturally deceptive. With its size and weight, it usually shocks a person just how quick and effortlessly it moves itself around. With this latest project, we're going to enhance that deception even further.

Similar to a building, it all begins on a strong base with a ton of small details that make a big difference. Add a little (or in this case, a lot) of visual pizazz and you will have an idea of what the end result will be when we're all done with it.

On the performance checklist is a 16" Brembo Gran Turismo big brake kit, Sprint Booster system, as well as a power kit by speedART, which includes Sport mufflers, mid pipes, high flow cats, ECU upgrade and intercoolers.

And what's a sports car without a little show? This Panamera will be sent off and fitted with a full Vorsteiner body kit, custom paint and red carbon fiber interior, Hofele spoiler, and ADV1 wheels. Even the pedals get some new style as we replace them with aluminum tiptronic sport pedals.

Needless to say, this Panamera is guaranteed to earn more than its fair share of double takes and turned heads as it cruises the streets, heavy, powerful, and incredibly stunning.





Parts Included:
Brembo Front Big Brake Kit
Brembo Rear Big Brake Kit
3-Way Adjustable Sprint Booster
speedART Panamera Turbo ECU Upgrade
speedART Carbon Engine Cover in a custom color
speedART Panamera Turbo Power Kit I
Vorsteiner V-PT Sculpted and Vented Rear Bumper Cover w/DVWP Flat Bottom Panel
Hofele Rivage GT Turbo Rear Spoiler
Vorsteiner V-PT Vorsteiner Front Bumper, V-PT Front Bumper Cover DVWP Including Carbon Fiber Lower Splitter and V-PT Front Bumper Optical Carbon Fiber Intercooler Ducts
Vorsteiner V-PT Full Carbon Fiber Sculpted Side Skirts
speedART Custom Color Seat Belts
speedART Colored Gauge Face and Instrument Dials
speedART Custom Colored Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
speedART Sport Pedals
speedART Lowering Module
ADV1 ADV5.2 Wheels
BMC High Flow Air Filter

To the build!

Interior Removal and Installation
Out with the old...




In with the new!




speedART gauges






All lit up


All this for an air filter


speedART Exhaust
When you have big projects like this, the probability of never hitting a single snag is extremely rare and the Panamera was no exception to that rule.
The SpeedArt exhaust system which was selected was designed to work with both the factory Porsche rear fascia and the SpeedArt body kit, but unfortunately the tips sat too low to fit with the Vorsteiner body kit.
Once the Vorsteiner bumper was installed, we found the geometry of the tips would not allow them to properly fit into the openings of the bumper. The bumper was designed to fit a very basic tip, and the opening is very narrow. The speedART tips are very large (100mm each) and required an exact fitment. In addition, the fabrication of the tips were done at certain angles.
To retain the tip design, we had to disassemble the tips by cutting them apart into sections, and fabricate new angles to weld in. Then the tip itself had to be removed from the piping by hand cutting the old welds off because the tip style had to be rotated to form a correct alignment. The tip piping was measured, fabricated and then tacked together.
The tips were then repeatedly installed and torqued to spec throughout each additional tacked piece to insure that the tips were fitting correctly. Once the final pieces were tacked in place, the piping was welded all around. After they were completed, they were installed and adjusted to fit. The car was driven to get up to temperature and then they were adjusted to make sure there was clearance during expansion. The tips were then sent to get powder coated to match the wheels. Once they arrived back, we had to sand the tips at the mounting points to get them to fit and then install, adjust and torque them. A number of modifications were required, but in the end the result was worth the effort.

Stock tips and exhaust



New one installed



Something doesn't look quite right here...



Back to the drawing board





Through ingenuity and lots of work, they all get done. And it's totally worth it.



Powder coated, installed and all finished


The Brembos


Brembo's on the left and OEM's on the right.



Before And After Shots:




Interior


Angle from above showing the roof







Our customer came wanting something unique, distinct and one-of-a-kind and we were happy to deliver. All in all, we're quite proud of this build and we enjoyed every part of it. This one will definitely leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees it around town.



For more on this build and to see all 352 photos, including more on the power kit, lowering module and high flow air filter, visit our gallery here!

 

Great work guys!!!

 

Ok, I want one like this now....always love white w black wheels but the red accents and the CF hood looks just incredible.

 

nice build!!! Love the red gauges!! I special ordered mine in red as well!

 

Send me an email to matthew@gmpperformance.com and I would be glad to work you up an estimate.

Thanks again for everyone's compliments. Your feed back as always, is extremely important to us.

 

impressive