New Panamera Spied Winter Testing
#4
Let's hope they put a naturally aspirated new V8 in that GTS and it loses about 150 lbs.
#5
+1
My thoughts exactly. Next GTS will be NA V-8 and down by about 100-150 lbs. according to the recent comments by the Porsche chief engineer in a couple of articles. I'm thinking that the revised Panamera will be out later this year and that the GTS version will take another two or maybe three years. They just brought out the 991 GTS and the 991 was out in late 2012, I believe.
#6
I also read that the new Panamera will be wider and a bit longer, although with less overhang at front and rear. More aluminum will be used than in current model. The harder edged permanent spoiler look definitely softens the hump caused by the roof line headroom. Like most Porsche models, probably only those who are owners or fanatics will notice the difference between the existing and new model. Anyone who actually cross shops the Panamera with the S Class, A8 or 7 Series and drives all models can instantly appreciate the difference. I avoided the Pan because of the roof line for several years until I got my 991 TTS and realized, after 8 years without a 911, how amazing Porsche's are to drive. One short drive in the Pan GTS was all it took. Amazing handling and unbelievable touring machine. FWIW, my black Pan GTS seems to attract the attention of the LEO's much more than my silver 991 TTS, although not enough for a roadside conversation so far.
#7
I looked the pics several times and from a couple different rags and for me, I do not seem to like the new design. They are trying to make it too much like the 911. Now I love my 2014 Panamera and the changes the 2014 made me finally get one. I love the 911 TTS 2015 (thinking of getting that also). They are two different models, they should be different. Maybe there is something the photos I do not see I am missing ....
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