placed by Porsche leaked last Friday by Autotelegraph in the Netherlands, followed quickly by additional images on Supercars.net. Immediately after each release leak, just about every major automotive publication, on-line news site, Porsche forum and garage run blog was jumping on the bandwagon to perpetuate the hype (yours truly included.)
The rumor mill ran over-time prior to today’s announcements. What would the finished product look like? What are the specs? Is it really two inches longer than an S class Mercedes? Today, many of those questions have been answered and yes, the released leaked pictures we saw prior to today were the genuine article (not something created in Photoshop as many have stated.) Pricing and performance remain to be seen, but I’m sure the reviews will start trickling in shortly. I for one have already thrown my hat in the ring for a chance at piloting this four door behemoth around my local back roads and byways.
Say what you want about the car itself, but when was the last time the “official” release of a four door sedan created so much interest and intensity within the automotive community (and all this nine months before the official launch)? In fact, I can’t think of another vehicle that so polarized speed junkies and car pundits since, well – the Porsche Cayenne maybe? It seems you either love it or hate it, with little to no room in-between. Where do you stand? I’ll start things off; I’m a fan but still want to drive one before giving a final decision.
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You're a fan? Who drives a 993C4S?! Very interesting... I would think a 993 owner would absolutely hate it considering what ownership of a 993 represents: an appreciation for the best of what Porsche used to stand for!
As you can tell, I'm definitely not a fan of the Panamera. But I am of 993's ;)
dc
DC,
Yup. Guilty as charged. I like it. My opinion may change once I drive one but right now I'm talking strictly looks.
When I bought my 993 I purchased it based mainly on looks (best ass of any car hands down). Learning about the heritage and what others feel it stands for came with time. :-)
Fair enough, I can appreciate your honesty.
dc
i love the first look but i really feel somthing going wrong in the tail lights i guess i should c it in person to really judge
I'm an ass man! Does it come in red?
I do like the Panamera's final looks because depending on angle it reminds me of each of its siblings: the 997, the 987 (Cayman mostly) and even the Carrera GT (GASP!). But I also agree with John...I'd have to drive it to see how it feels.
(Oh, and for the record, I'm an ass woman and the 993 definitely has the best one out there!)
Valerie,
I knew there was a reason we got along so well. :-)