Better P-shop to date.

[Spyderidol]

...but have no doubts; It will sell!

[Targa Tim]

Given the fact that almost all 911s and Boxsters owners will also have or need a sport sedan in their garage, I'm sure the Panamera will have no problem with sales. Immediate competitors will be MB E or CLS class or higher models, BMW 5, 6 & 7 series, and Audi A6 or higher models.

[Steve Germany]

Originally Posted by Targa Tim

Given the fact that almost all 911s and Boxsters owners will also have or need a sport sedan in their garage, I'm sure the Panamera will have no problem with sales. Immediate competitors will be MB E or CLS class or higher models, BMW 5, 6 & 7 series, and Audi A6 or higher models.

I'm thinking that the X6 is the direct competitor.

[combo3010]

what do you guys think the MSRP should/would be for the Panamera turbo?
lets set a benchmark: below or above the current 997 turbo?

[combo3010]

considering the bentley flying spur only sells for 170k, the maserati quattro sells for 120k, and the Mercedes CLS 63 amg only sells for about 90k, i would speculate the Panamera sells for same/slightly higher than its 911 line. ranging from 75k-150k. (Engines choice from V6-V8 turbo). Personally, I don't think the V10 is coming....

[Targa Tim]

Originally Posted by Steve Germany

I'm thinking that the X6 is the direct competitor.

X6 is an SUV derived from X5. I think its direct competitor is Cayenne GTS instead.

As for prices, I predict that the whole Panamera lineup will cost slightly higher than the equivalent 911s (i.e. Pana S slightly more than Carrera S, and Pana turbo slightly more than 911 turbo). Similar to years ago when the 928 prices were above the 911.

[combo3010]

the front looks great, but the rear is fugly.... the car would be perfect if it has a db9's butt

[yamaha_r6]

nice car.

[Pierre996TT]

[Sonny]

Looks like one hell of a GT car! Can't wait to see it on the flesh.

[Yves]

Nice, I like it.

Why is it fashionable to bash this car ?

[Oggie (on L.I.)]

Originally Posted by combo3010

what do you guys think the MSRP should/would be for the Panamera turbo?
lets set a benchmark: below or above the current 997 turbo?

I think the basis for comparison should be the Cayenne. Six cylinder Panamera = Cayenne (6cyl); V8 Panamera = Cayenne S (V8), Turbo Panamera = (well, you get the picture).

[catchmyshadow]

what about this new one, the first time that i think it looks STUNNING
plz, let this be true...

[Pierre996TT]

Indeed the last one is sweet!

[1JDM996]

for the longes time i was hoping this car to still somewhat resemble more of a sedan-cue.. now with that rear hatch it's a 100% wagon in my book. sigh.