Better Porsche Panamera Spy Shots

Here are some shots of the Porsche Panamera caught testing at Nuerburgring. The Panamera looks better in these shots as they are of higher quality. I am still not sold on the Panamera design but this is better than the bad photo seen earlier. TCC reports that engine lineup will start with a VW sourced 3.5 liter 300 hp V6 (VW currently has a 3.6 liter V6 with 280 hp) and top off with a twin turbo V8 with 560 hp. The middle engine will be a regular V8 with 350 hp and direct injection (FSI for Porsche perhaps?) Has your opinion of the Panamera changed with these better spy shots of the car in action?
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MunichRob - 9/20/2006 1:23:08 AM

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I think this will be the worse of the coupe like sedans in terms of design, but performance...We all know the answer to that one!

vcowman - 9/20/2006 1:35:32 AM

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looks like a 3000GT

Matthew1 - 9/20/2006 1:39:27 AM

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Looks like a nice car with lots of cladding on it to me.

I guess you guys have X-ray vision?

It's like when a celebrity has just had a face-lift and her whole face is wrapped in bandages, will you still comment on how bad she looks?

AShul007 - 9/20/2006 2:05:35 AM

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Well I dont believe it is going to be a hatchback so perhaps we can rule out that the back will look liket that...

chrisburgos15 - 9/20/2006 5:04:37 AM

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I agree with Will and Matthew. But im SURE this will look good when the 'bandages' come off.

Anyone know what will compete against it? It would be cool if it took on the Aston Martin Rapide.

BMW530i - 9/20/2006 7:09:42 AM

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With that camo on, I was thinking it looks like a Maserati Quattroporte. Have to wait to for the real thing before I comment though.

austintyson - 9/20/2006 9:47:38 AM

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A four door Porsche I am not used to them having a SUV even thou I seen one of those every day.. a four door Porsche.. Oh wait I wont be able to afford one.. No really from what I have seen in drawings I hope it looks better..But for the money I don't have I think I would like the Aston Martin Rapide. But if it handles like a 911 or close and needed a four door. then I might.

Rupert - 9/20/2006 2:22:08 PM

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chris,
i think porsche is positioning it lower than that. porsche doesn't really comete with AM, so i see this more of a quattroporte rival or cls rival.

S4cabriofox - 9/20/2006 6:30:33 PM

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Yeah, but the Quattroporte is so beautiful, and so, so fast. My friend has one... and I'd take it over any Porsche!

S4cabriofox - 9/20/2006 6:30:53 PM

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*Except the Carrera GT and new 911 Turbo.