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

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.

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?

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....

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.

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

nice car.

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

Nice, I like it.

Why is it fashionable to bash this car ?

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).

what about this new one, the first time that i think it looks STUNNING:eek:
plz, let this be true...
http://www.motorauthority.com/images...hority_002.jpg

Indeed the last one is sweet!

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.