Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Porsche reveals plusher, longer 192-mph Panamera

The ultimate plush Porsche is about to to be unveiled.

Plush and Porsche aren't terms that usually go together, given the brand's reputation for fast sports cars, but in this case there is no other way to describe it.

It's a souped-up version of the Panamera sedan called the Turbo S. With a 570-horsepower engine, the Porsche is capable of 192 miles per hour. That's 50 more horsepower than the standard Panamera, and it happens due to twin turbos with larger compressors.

To take advantage of that famous Porsche engine sound, the car will have a button to funnel the exhaust notes -- but not the exhaust itself -- into the cabin. Drivers can listen to their engine instead of just the audio system.

Panamera Turbo S, which will be priced at $180,300 before delivery charges, will be shown at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

If that's not enough, Porsche is stretched it by almost six inches and is calling it the Turbo S Executive. Most of the extra room goes into the back seat, where executives are expected sit while being chauffered. It also has thermal and noise-insulated windows "which include privacy glazing" and fancy back seat lighting.

It will be priced at $200,500.

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