First Porsche Panamera pictures, LA Auto Show round-up and the new Volvo S60 ...

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

After years and years of waiting, Porsche has finally released the first images of the upcoming Panamera. The four-door 'coupe' will be the fourth model in the Porsche range and directly targets the highly acclaimed Maserati Quattroporte. The top of the range Turbo model will be powered by a 500 bhp version of the twin-turbo V8 out of the Cayenne. Options include the VW derived V6 engine and a choice of rear or all-wheel drive. The wait is not quite over yet as the Panamera will not hit the showrooms until the end of summer next year.
At the Los Angeles Auto Show that opened its doors last week, the German manufacturer also took center stage. There face-lifted versions of the Boxster S and Cayman S were revealed. Apart from the styling changes the biggest news is the availability of direct-injection engines that produce more power and are more efficient. Nissan also grabbed a lot of attention in LA with the new Nissan 370Z and the closely related Infiniti G37 Convertible. Both cars feature the latest 3.7 litre V6 engine that produces a hefty 332 bhp in the stylish new Nissan coupe. The most unusual car in LA was Honda's FC Sport Design Study, which combines bold styling with a hydrogen engine. Of course we can not forget the all new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spider that was revealed at the heart of its target market.
Early this morning, Volvo sent us the first image of the S60 Concept. To be unveiled at the NAIAS in Detroit next January, it will offer a first glimpse of the next generation S60.

Enjoy the links:

2009 Ford Mustang GT Convertible - Images, Specifications and Information

2008 Honda FC Sport Design Study - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spider - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Porsche Boxster S - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Porsche Cayenne Diesel - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Porsche Cayman S - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Porsche Panamera Turbo - Images, Specifications and Information

2009 Volvo S60 Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

Regards,
Wouter Melissen

[LeonOfTheDead]

in the same week: Cayenne Diesel, Panamera.

I'm dying, slowly.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

But salvation is at hand.

The Volvo S60 is looking like a sexier, cut price Jaguar XF.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by IBrake4Rainbows

But salvation is at hand.

The Volvo S60 is looking like a sexier, cut price Jaguar XF.

true (besides it's only a concept). but IIRC there were rumors about the death of the S60, without any successor planned, probably the usual blog's rubbish.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

in the same week: Cayenne Diesel, Panamera.

I'm dying, slowly.

I can announce your death for next year: Panamera Diesel....

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by henk4

I can announce your death for next year: Panamera Diesel....

YouTube - Mozart Requiem

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

in the same week: Cayenne Diesel, Panamera.

I'm dying, slowly.

Buy a Brera.

With the V6.

[LTSmash]

My Porsche faith is slowly deteriorating.

[fisetdavid26]

The Panamera looks like the bastard child of a Corvette, a Cayman and a 911 after a three-way.

EDIT: Gallardo Spider is spelled wrong. It's Spyder.

[teatako]

Originally Posted by fisetdavid26

The Panamera looks like the bastard child of a Corvette, a Cayman and a 911 after a three-way.

More like the child of a Vel Satis that surprise-buttsecksed a Corvette.

Leon: Man up. This side of the pond, we have this: Cadillac Escalade ESV

[digitalcraft]

Ok, while I'm still raving about how silly this porsche is (why the hell make it a porsche?! ) the car doesn't look that bad if you cover up the badge.

Besides that:

Someone at honda needs to be fired then boiled in oil for this concept design. If any part of this concept is used... drastic measures will have to be taken.

Infinity needs to lose their bloated looking grille.

While a lot of the Gillardo Spyder is nice, the back is way too square. Not a good look.

I like the 370 a lot, it carries through more of the Z car heritage than the previous 350, and its a very good heritage to carry.

Volvo S60: hard to tell from this shadowy picture. Not sure how I feel. I really liked the previous gen angular everyday auto but sporty look. Its why I like the previous gen mazda 6 and the subaru legacy, so I'll reserve judgment for now, but I'd really rather Volvo make some higher line sportscar than transform their S60 from the reserved car it was.

[Vindesh17]

I wonder if the porsche engineers and designers ever looked at the car when it was almost done and just asked themselves, "Should we just forget it?"

[RSOWNER]

Originally Posted by fisetdavid26

The Panamera looks like the bastard child of a Corvette, a Cayman and a 911 after a three-way.

I was thinking along similar lines as well and decided to see what i could mash up along those lines in photoshop just for jollies. Couldnt make it look any worse me thinks, i'm sure 99% of you will know the three cars used to make this. RSO's Panamashup Personally i think its actually an improvement

What were you thinking Porsche, a design study yes but shouldnt have gone any further.

[fisetdavid26]

Haha great work.

Perhaps Porsche Design needs to stop designing smoking pipes.

[f6fhellcat13]

Originally Posted by fisetdavid26

Haha great work.

Perhaps Porsche Design needs to stop designing smoking pipes.

NEVER! Those thing are awesome.
EDIT: I hope to go to the Auto Show this Friday. Any cars y'all really wanna see?