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Porsche has done several concept cars over the decades, but here's what makes these 5, some of the most obscure ones ever

5. Porsche 965: Back in 1984, Porsche was developing a very different Porsche 911 Turbo

This 911 Turbo almost became V-8-powered. Some engines were considered, including a Mezger V-8 racing unit

The 965 resembled a 959, but was meant to be slotted under it. Financial difficulties killed the project

4. 1988 Porsche 989: It was the grandfather of the Panamera but wasn't the first time Porsche built a four-door sedan

The 989's fate was tied to the 928, which was axed due to slow sales

3. 1988 Porsche 969: This was a sports car designed to be the evolution of the 959 supercar

The Porsche 969 was meant to have more power than the 959 S' 508 horsepower. It would have carried most of the 959's tech over. A PDK was to be introduced too

2. Porsche Pajun: Back in 2015, Porsche was working on this scaled-down Panamera. It was postponed and eventually, we got the all-electric Taycan

1. Porsche C88: In the 1990s, Porsche were commissioned by the Chinese government to make an affordable vehicle for the masses. They ended up copying the design

It was powered by a 1.1-liter flat-4 and featured a 5-speed manual

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Lamborghini once envisioned to create a super sedan with a 5.2-liter nat-asp V10 under its hood.

Called the Estoque, and it made its first appearance at the 2008 Paris Motor Show

Unfortunately, the Estoque couldn't make it to production, mainly because of the evolving popularity of SUVs

Lamborghini is going the hybrid route. First with the Revuelto, then came the Urus SE and the Temerario

However, the Lanzador concept, which made its debut in 2023, marks Lamborghini's venture into the EV space

While the Lanzador isn't making it to production yet, there's a fine chance of the Estoque nameplate to emerge as an EV in the future

Now, the Estoque's revival I'm talking about could happen with the help of Porsche, especially the Taycan

Platform sharing is very common within the VW Group and Lamborghini's own Urus SUV is a great example. It shares its underpinnings with the Audi Q8. VW Touareg, and the Bentley Bentayga

So, it's possible for Lamborghini to use the Taycan's J1 platform, which was co-developed with Audi that also carries the e-tron GT

Like all Lambos, the Estoque EV should have enough grunt to snap your neck

I'm thinking of the Taycan Turbo GT's setup would be just the right fit

It's 1092 hp and 988 lb-ft of torque should be enough for the Estoque EV, should it become reality

Interestingly, someone spotted a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N outside Lamborghini's factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

Could the Italian automaker use this electric crossover to take inspiration for some bits of its upcoming EV?

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While most Porsches are deserving of their reputation, the exclusivity of some has priced them out of reach, and here's why the following 10 models aren't deserving of the hype

10. The 992 Sport Classic is a de-tuned, RWD Turbo with a manual and limited production numbers

Inspired by the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, the Sport Classic is $90,000 more expensive than the 992 Turbo while being less capable

9. The Porsche 944 Turbo is the peak evolution of what was meant to be a VW sports car

Unlike the 924, the 944 featured Porsche-built engines with up to 250 horsepower

Pristine 944 Turbo examples are in the six-digit figures, which makes it hard to justify

8. One of the most iconic 911s is not exactly a great driver's car

Rudimentary turbo technology made the 930 Turbo difficult to drive, even earning it the nickname "Widowmaker"

7. The 911 S/T is the most driver-focused 992, but it is a bit too pricey for what it offers

The 992 S/T is for the GT3 RS while the GT3 Touring is for the regular GT3

84 pounds lighter than the GT3 Touring and with bespoke suspension and steering setup

At $290,000, the S/T is $77,500 more expensive than the GT3 Touring. Is it worth it?

6. The 991 Speedster is a classic throwback to California-special, open-top sports cars

The 991 Speedster could be the last of its kind and prices reflect that

Under the hood is a GT3 RS engine with over 500 horsepower and a 9,000 RPM redline

5. Porsche Taycan quickly became one of the fastest-selling performance EVs

However, the hype was partially overshadowed by range and reliability issues... which Porsche sorted out free of charge

4. The latest range-topping Cayenne is a bit of a porker at 5,666 pounds

Less athletic than its predecessor, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid's redeeming quality is the 45-mile electric range

3. The 997 is considered by many to be the best Porsche 911, but not all is great

The 997.1 Carrera featured the 996's unreliable engine and an old-school automatic more appropriate for a luxury sedan

2. The 2016 Porsche 911 R is a modern homage to a racing legend and one of the most driver-centric Porsches

The combination of speed, modern refinement, and classic feel have priced the 991 R out of existence for most

1. The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 could be the last of its kind, due to strict emission regulations

For the first time, the GT3 has not gained horsepower and peak torque is less

The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 is also $40,000 more expensive than the 2024 model, without offering a lot more in terms of performance

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When you think of Porsche sedans today, the Panamera and Taycan immediately come to mind as prime examples of blending sports car DNA with practicality

However, long before these models ever hit the scene, Porsche experimented with a rear-engine sedan concept dubbed the Bertone Karisma

Designed by Luciano D’Ambrosio and unveiled at the 1994 Turin Auto Show, the Karisma was a bold four-seater sedan based on the Porsche 964 chassis

Bertone approached the Karisma differently, sticking to Porsche’s rear-engine roots and stretching the 964’s wheelbase to create a spacious cabin

Seeing the Karisma for the first time felt like stepping into an alternate universe, with its unique gullwing doors, flat rear deck, and futuristic design

Under that rear deck-lid sat a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with 250 horsepower on tap

Inside, the cabin was equally striking, featuring luxurious egg-like leather seats and a dashboard that retained Porsche’s iconic five circular gauges

Despite its innovation, the Karisma never entered production due to Porsche’s financial struggles in the '90s. The company instead focused on the 911 and models like the Boxster and Cayenne

Porsche eventually launched the Panamera in 2009, sticking with traditional front-engine layouts for its sedans

Reflecting on the Karisma, I see it as a bold, forward-thinking concept that may have paved the way for Porsche’s high-performance four-door cars today

Porsche's dealership days can be traced back to the 1950s when New-York based European car importer Rick Hoffman, first brought the German brand stateside

In the 74 years that the Porsche brand has been in the U.S, the scale of operations has been vastly expanded

Part of Porsche Cars North America or PCNA established in 1984, Porsche today has over 200+ locations across the United States, with a variety of services and experiences on offer

Listed in the linked post are the contact details of all 202 Porsche Centers in the United States

Besides the standard dealerships, some locations qualify as a Porsche Classic Partners

Porsche Classic Partner dealers are specialized centers dedicated to the preservation and care of classic Porsche vehicles

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Partner are all about offering extensive customization options to customers

Unlike regular Porsche dealers, Exclusive Manufaktur partners provide direct access to Porsche’s craftsmen and designers

Some dealerships offer Porsche Drive: A flexible vehicle subscription and rental service that allows you to experience various Porsche models without the long-term commitment or ownership

Porsche Studio is a luxury retail concept. The space focuses on high-touch services, offering bespoke vehicle customization consultations

Porsche Experience Centers are state-of-the-art facilities designed to immerse enthusiasts and potential buyers in the Porsche brand

Available in three locations; Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Birmingham Porsche Experience Centers offer everything from track and simulator experiences to corporate events, dining, and retail.

With Porsche realigning its highly ambitious EV strategy, owing to a slowdown in demand, here's a mix of 8 gas, hybrid, and electric models that we can expect by the end of the decade

1. 2025 718 EV: Set to pack 200+ hp over its gas counterparts and will offer between 250-300 miles and is expected to cost from $80,000

2. 2026 992.2 Carrera S: The popular 911 Carrera S has yet to be launched for the 992.2 generation. It'll slot in between the manual-only Carrera T and the hybridized GTS, and cost around $150,000 upon launch

3. 2026 992.2 Turbo: Expect 3 Turbo flavors in the form of the Turbo, Turbo S with hybrid tech with between 650 to 700 hp, and a new Turbo Touring model with a manual. A rear-wheel drive Turbo could also be on the cards

4. 2026 Porsche Panamera EV: It will be positioned above the Taycan as a luxury EV offering. Packing between 350-400 mile range, the Panamera EV will continue to sell alongside gas and hybrid models

5. 2026 Cayenne Electric: A Porsche best-seller, the Cayenne EV will sell alongside the gas and hybrid models and could back a quad-motor setup with 300-350 miles. Expected priced is $80,000

6. 2026 K9 EV: Porsche is also developing a full-size three-row 7-seater EV, code-named K9. It will sit above the Caynne and start above $100,000. Expect a 2026 or late 2027 launch. Details are scarce, but it should offer 350-400 mile range

7. 2027 911 GT3 RS (992.2): While the 992.2 GT3 is already here, the RS is still some time away. It should pack round about the same power at 525 hp, but expect significant aero upgrades with more downforce

8. 2030 911 EV: Porsche's core sportscar will be the last to get electrified. No technical details yet, and we'll have to wait and see how the EV sports car market evolves

While we have a healthy mix of gas, hybrid and EV models coming over the next five years, here are some more future Porsche models that are also worth touching upon

Porsche's design boss has expressed that he'd like to see a smaller, more nimbler version of the 911. Maybe a 2.0-liter four-pot like the old 912, or an efficient EV powerplant could be ideal for a compact 911

While a 918 successor was showcased in the form of the all-electric Mission X concept, Porsche is yet to join the new-age holy trinity. With the EV market cooling off, should Porsche consider reviving the Hybird 919 Street?

Global Taycan sales have dropped by almost 50 percent, in 2024

The Porsche Taycan was the brand's first EV and until recently, the fastest-selling performance EV

Chinese EV incentives have played havoc on European EV sales

At the same time, the Panamera lineup will follow in the footsteps of the Cayenne

This means that, alongside the ICE/ hybrid-powered variants, an EV will be introduced

The Panamera is positioned above the Taycan as a larger, more luxurious proposition

At the same time, Porsche continues pouring new tech in the Panamera, meaning it's here to stay

The Taycan could have the same fate as the Porsche 928 30 years before

The 930 Turbo may be why the Porsche 928 came around in the first place

The V-8 Porsche coupe experienced declining sales in the mid-1980s, eventually resulting in the 928's discontinuation

With a new, enriched lineup, the spotlight could, once again, shine on the Panamera

What do you think? Will the Taycan suffer a similar fate to the 928?

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Both the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the 2025 BMW M5 are plug-in hybrid performance sedans

As the range-topping Panamera, the Turbo S E-Hybrid features HD Matrix LED headlights, 21-inch center-locking wheels, and soft-close doors by default

The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also benefits from carbon ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering and torque vectoring as standard

The all-new G90 M5 isn't lagging behind in features. It boasts adaptive LED headlights, illuminated kidney grille, flared fenders, and up to 21-inch wheels

For the chassis, the new G90 M5 features adaptive suspension, rear-axle steering, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear

Inside the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, there's standard leather upholstery, digital displays on the dash, 18-way power-adjustable front seats with heating functions for both the rows

Inside the G90 M5, you'd find standard Merino leather upholstery, a curved display spanning the dash, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, 4-zone AC, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system

Powertrain wise, the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sports a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. Together the system cranks 771 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque

The V8 drives all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox

Under the hood of the new M5 lies a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. The hybrid powertrain pushes out 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque

Like the Panamera, the M5 features all-wheel drive, but the gearbox is an 8-speed torque converter automatic

The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts at $226,500

The 2025 BMW M5 starts at $119,500, more than $100,000 cheaper than the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

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The base Porsche Taycan barely fits the budget with its RWD setup

It packs 402 horsepower, and a range of 318 miles

It manages a top speed of 143 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and starts at $99,400

The Macan EV 4S offers surprising bang for the buck, AWD, and 308 miles of EPA range

The $86,895 Macan EV 4S can be propelled to speeds of 149 mph. 0-60 mph happens in 3.9 seconds

The base-model Porsche Cayenne is now a PHEV and at $86,695 costs as much as the mid-range Macan EV

Its V-6 is aided by a single electric motor for a combined 463 horsepower and 479 pound-feet

The Cayenne E-Hybrid can drive upto 46 miles on electricity, making it ideal for city driving

The $90,995 Macan GTS is one of the most lightweight SUVs on sale, as it doesn't feature electrification

Its V-6 engine is good for 434 horsepower and 405 pound-feet, and allow for a top speed of 169 mph

Time is running out. After 2025, the ICE-powered Macan will be no more

The Porsche 718 is also going electric, but you can still get it with a variety of flat-4 and flat-6 engines

The 718 Cayman S is the fastest sub-$100k mid-engine Porsche you can get. It can do 177 mph

0-60 mph takes around 4.2 seconds. You can also get it with one of the best manual transmissions in the business

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When the market is increasingly moving towards SUVs, Porsche sells not one, but two sedans, but why?

Porsche Taycan is one of the most popular high performance EVs on sale

Meanwhile, the Panamera sales figures are at an all-time low

Numbers only tell half the story as Reddit users seem to be favoring the Panamera more

The Taycan had its fair share of reliability issues, all of which addressed by Porsche, free of charge

Meanwhile, the Panamera has been consistently reliable throughout most of its lifespan, except some earlier model years

The most powerful Taycan is as quick around a track as a Cayman GT4 RS

With 1,019 hp, the Taycan Turbo GT is also the most powerful road-going Porsche ever made

Meanwhile, Porsche's latest Panamera Turbo became the fastest 4-door hybrid around the "Ring"

Some Reddit users claim the more practical Taycan Sport/Cross Turismo models are the ones that are worth it

Meanwhile, the bigger Panamera dropped the station wagon body style, for 2024

The Panamera will go fully electric and it will exist alongside the Taycan

Meanwhile, the ICE-powered Panamera will continue to be on offer

Porsche Taycan will remain as the sportier, 4-door EV sedan

While the Panamera will be the more luxury-oriented prposition

Swipe up to learn more about how these two Porsche models are being received and what it means for the four-door Porsche sedan lineup

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is based on the Panamera 4, but with electrical components to support the hybrid system

So, under the hood, you get the same 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 but is detuned. Coupled to the V6 is an e-motor and together the powertrain pushes out 463 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque

Porsche estimates the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to clock 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and it can reach up to 174 mph flat out

If you want to drive around in EV mode, you can reach speeds up to 87 mph without the combustion engine!

Powering the e-motor is a bigger 25.9 kWh battery pack which sits near the rear axle

The increase in battery capacity results in better all-electric range, which Porsche estimates it to be around 56 miles

While the MPGe numbers aren't available on EPA's website, I expect the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to return between 58 to 60 MPGe combined

The base Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid sports all the luxury features, including a leather interior, heated front seats and heated steering wheel

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The first Panamera arrived in 2009 and it brought 911-like dynamics to a four-door practical sedan

The cabin of the first Panamera featured a few pieces from the 997 911, including the steering wheel. Despite the many plastic buttons on the center console, the cabin, even today, feels upmarket

The original Panamera featured 2+2 seating layout, which is still the norm today. These leather upholstered seats were power-adjustable

The second generation Panamera succeeded the first in 2016. This generation Panamera brought updated looks, revamped interior, and more potent pure ICE and hybrid models

Compared to the first-gen Panamera, the second-gen model gets more technology such as a larger infotainment screen and the driver gets two displays and a center analog tachometer

Interior quality takes a step ahead and the seats are comfier than ever. Up to 18-way power-adjustable seats, heating, ventilation, and massage functions are all available

The latest Panamera is in its third generation launched in 2023. It's not only aggressive looking, packing more luxury features as standard

There are two displays on the dash: a 12.6-inch for the driver and a 10.9-inch infotainment. You can also opt for a third display on the passenger side

Standard seats features 14-way adjustability, and standard equipment includes heating for the seats and a panoramic sunroof

With improvements in quality and the addition of more on-board tech, the sporty 2+2 Panamera has evolved considerably across three generations

The base Panamera is priced at $104,795, which is a lot of money for an entry level luxury sedan

The Panamera is powered by a potent 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, pushing out a healthy 348 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque

Since the standard Panamera is powered by a less potent V6, it should be more frugal. EPA rated it with a 21 MPG combined

All Panamera models feature an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox, which, in case of the base Panamera, drives the rear wheels only

The base Panamera is expected to clock 60 mph in 5 seconds and can reach speeds up to 169 mph

The front end of the base Panamera is enhanced by the standard Matrix LED headlights. Although, the 19-inch wheels look cheap

Looking at the rear, the Panamera features an LED lightbar and dual exhaust tips as standard

On the inside, the Panamera doesn't feel like it's a base model. It sports large displays on the dashboard and a heated steering wheel for all-weather comfort

By default, the seating layout inside the Panamera is 2+2. You have to pay extra to get the rear middle seat

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Porsche Spices things up for the Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo (S) E Hybrid models with a revolutionary suspension

Despite losing the more practical body style for 2024, some innovative features seem to suggest that the Panamera is here to stay

Also, compared to the Porsche's other four-door sedan, the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera is a slow-seller

However, potent new hybrid powertrains, Porsche's Active Suspension, and the rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles may change that

The new suspension features active dampers that can react 13 times per second to maximize stability and comfort

They, not only filter out road imperfections but also act as anti-roll bars

Among the many features the Active Suspension offers are dynamic ground clearance Smart Lift

Upon braking and accelerating, the new suspension can also adjust camber for maximized traction

This raises the car's height in milli-seconds, making getting in and out easier

The system also acconts for numerous aspects like the load on each wheel, differential lock, and more

Porsche's Active Suspension is a $7,150 optional extra for the Panamera

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