Car & Driver just tested the Panamera Turbo; 0-60 in 3.3s and the 1/4mi in 11.7s! that is faster than a stock 997.1 Turbo Cpe; PT has to be one of the fastest sedans on the planet!

 

might throw up if I am in the rear seat. 3.3? I can see my wife pulling put of home depot at that speed ; D

 

And the curb weight is 4650 lb - unreal....

 

Highs: Scary fast, Bentleyesque interior, as visceral as an abattior.

Lows: Bizarre shape, poor rearward view, base price of $133,395.

The Verdict: More 911 Turbo than a luxury sedan. But, hey, is that a bad thing?

"On at least three points, our drivers reached consensus. First, the Panamera is the spiritual successor to the 928 in the way that Christopher Buckley is the spiritual successor to W. F. B., Jr.: related in name but not so much in philosophical purpose. Second, the Panamera is handsome from a front three-quarter view but otherwise is an ovoidial festival of lava-lamp lumps. Third -- and most crucial -- this isn't a luxosedan. It's luxurious, oh, God, yes, is it ever. But it's a sports car that happens to have two roomy rear seats. No BMW 7-series or Benz S-class is as gutsy, as connected, as prejudiced toward instant-gratification agility and white-hot velocity. So you might call it a "tweener". You might call it wonderful."

0-60 mph = 3.3 seconds
0-120 mph = 11.9 seconds
0-160 mph = 24.6 seconds
1/4-mile = 11.7 seconds @ 119 mph
300 foot diameter skid pad = 0.92 g
Braking 70 - 0 mph = 159 feet

 

that´s what i have been saying all day. the Pana TT PDK is faster than a 997TT-MK1 6speed, and only marginally slower round the Nordschleife.
the first really true sports sedan imho.

 

Great numbers! But Im not surprised, since a stock Carrera 2S PDK did an 11.9s 1/4mi tested by Best Motoring.

PDK is changing the game.

 

u forgot something. the C2S PDK has a better power to weigh ratio and is still slightly slower. so the pana time is even more impressive:

Pana TT: 500BHP, curb weight: 4343
997 C2S PDK: 385BHP, curb weight: 3219

 

Actually both C2S PDK and C4S PDK tested by Best Motoring did 11.7s.

The PDKs are killing these 1/4mile times, not that Porsches need to be fast in a straight line...

 

Sounds like Porsche has under rated it with those kind of times.

 

Wow! I need one...

-Nathan

 

insane...

 

3.3s sedan...i wonder how it feels like to seat back of the car lol

 

Clearly, Nissan has taught Porsche how to bend the laws of physics. 3.3 seconds and it doesn't void your warranty. Simply amazing.

 

I have said it a few times .. this car is real nice . I even like the way it looks . I simply don't need a large 4 door but this car would be my first choice for those who do.

 

numbers are impressive as they always are from porsche but damn, that is one of the ugliest cars i have ever seen.

worse in person that the pictures which i didn't think would be possible.