Porsche Panamera Turbo is Nurburgring’s fastest four-door production car

I sure hope so since the last M5 got spanked by a Cadillac costing HALF! Haha

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2009 11:25:13 PM | | Votes: 5   

The new Infiniti Q will destroy both. Porsche boasting for this ugly POS will be short live.

— Badgewhore (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 12:20:23 AM | | Votes: -5   

.....HEY sector....where are you getting your information show me some numbers

— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 7:58:47 AM | | Votes: 2   

8:13 around the 'ring for the BMW, and 7:59 for the CTS V...There's your numbers.

— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 9:24:02 AM | | Votes: 2   

how is that the fatsest production sedan around the RING when it didnt beat out the Audi RS4

7:58 --- 156.66 km/h - Audi RS4 4.2 V8 FSI, 420 PS/ 1650 kg,

— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 11:57:08 AM | | Votes: 2   

The next gen M5 should conquer the Nurburgring and look a lot better doing it.

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 11:32:25 PM | | Votes: 0   

B7, where on earth did you get 7:58 for the RS4? Its a well known fact that officially, the CTS V's ring time was the fastest production 4 dr. sedan time ever. Hell, the M3 is faster than a RS4...

— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/21/2009 2:48:05 PM | | Votes: 1   

well based on the fact that the X6M, is faster than the turbo S, and the X6 nearly 3 tons handles and performs the way it does saids alot about BMW. The fact the X6 makes little sense is neither here nor there, if they can do that much with a car so compromised good luck at beating the next M5....

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2009 8:01:04 PM | | Votes: -2   

Makes no sense.Whats wrong with the X6 M and X5 M...those cars along with the E92 are one of the best,if not the best in their class.The X6 M as stated,beats the turbo S in numerous tests. The E92 has been tested against the RS4,C63 and IS-F and has won most of the test.I personally dont see the M5 as a competitor for the Panamera.The M5 competes with the E63,CTS-V...etc. The Panamera competes with the Rapide, and Lambos upcoming sedan (hopefully). As for the M5 needing no foglights and huge amounts of carbon fiber to beat the Panamera...looooooool...Yes it can be lighter.Theres better ways to do that such as in the frame,suspension and drivetrain. I'm not getting at you....I just disagree.

on a side note...why does everyone care how much legroom it has in the back and how much luxary it has. Assuming someone here buys the car,are you really going to have it packed with people,or take the family on a trip to disneyland in it? I know if i got this car it would be for 3 reasons. Performance,fun factor,sex appeal :)

— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 2:17:56 AM | | Votes: 5   

Are you for real ?

A 6'3 passenger would be comfortable in the rear of the Panamera.
Im 6'4 220lbs and i am comfortable in the back of a 535d with 6ft driver up front. {Girlfriend}
The Panamera has Adjustable Rear Seats {Not Standard in the 7-Series}

* ParkTronics available in both {With Camera in Panamera}
* Advanced Cruise Available in both.
* Keyless Access & Go Available in Both.
* Burmeister Sound System in Porsche more advanced than anything BMW could Offer in their whole range.
* Bi Zenon with Active Hi-Dip and Corner Functions avail in Both.

Name 1 Useful Driving Gadget in the 7 that is omitted in the Panamera ?

The Panamera was DESIGNED TO COMPETE with the 7-Series/S-Class/A 8 Size of vehicles but have M5 Quattroporte S rivalling Handling. Does not mean it will be uncomfortable inside.

M5: Lenght:191.5in. Width: 61.7in. Height:57.8in. WheelBase:113.7in, F:62.2. R:61.7.

S63: Lenght:201.7in. Width: 73.7in. Height:58.1in. WheelBase:119.5in, F:63.1. R:63.2.

Pan: Lenght:195.7in. Width: 76.0in. Height:55.8in. WheelBase:115.0in, F:65.2. R:64.8.

Qua: Lenght:200.7in. Width: 74.2in. Height:56.0in. WheelBase:120.6in, F:62.3. R:62.8.

Hatchbacks and Wagons are so popular in Europe because of the Ability to better utilize rear space.
The panamera might be shorter than the S63 and Quattroporte but the Wider Body & Track and Strict 4 Seat Configuration mean they are able to set the rear Seats Closer and Further Back in the Vehicle than if it were a Saloon with Bench Seats for 3.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 7/13/2009 10:14:11 PM | | Votes: 2   

You got it wrong...you WILL be able to fit in the back seat (it was demanded by 6'4" Porsche CEO Wendelin Weideking).

BUT I wish it wasn't so, it is too tall back there and just a couple inches less and this car wouldn't have to make any apologies for the hunchback look.

— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 1:41:49 AM | | Votes: 4   

Your 6'3 ,but if its your own car,why would you be sitting in the back anyway?

— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2009 2:18:54 AM | | Votes: 4