The New Porsche Panamera Just Set a Nurburgring Record
The new 2017 Porsche Panamera was just introduced and it has already set a Nurburgring record.
Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 550 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, the new Porsche Panamera Turbo is the fastest luxury sedan around the Nurburgring, beating out the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s time by one second. Porsche’s run stopped the clocks at 7 minutes 38 seconds, and during the car’s unveiling the German automaker said that puts it on par with the Porsche 997 GT3 sports car.
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For some perspective on just how fast that is, the new Panamera Turbo’s Nurburgring lap time is comparable to the Lexus LFA, Ferrari 458 Italia and is even faster than the Mercedes SLS AMG.
When the 2017 Porsche Panamera arrives, it will also be available with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 440 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, as well as a turbocharged diesel engine with 422 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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