If not Turbo then what?
09-03-2017, 12:49 AM
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I have a 2014 AMG E63S - a very nice car, especially with the 5.5 L Twin turbocharged Engine with huge Torque even at usual Traffic speeds, but new ones have gone down to 4 Liters and I doubt they would have the same very low RPM
Torque (1,100 - 1,500 RPM) response with 1/3 cut in displacement even if HP at higher RPM eventually gets there.
BUT, and its a big one, my 2010 Panamera S is FAR more fun to drive comparing 2 recent 4,000 Mile drives in both cars.
The fact is my 2010 Panny is as much fun to drive as my '15 TTS - and its got those 4 Seats you need. Also, the 400 HP Torquey N/A V8 gives up very little in high speed acceleration to the E63S's 577 TT. IMHO, nothing drives like a Porsche except another Porsche, and NO, I don't work for them. At least try a Panamera before deciding.
Torque (1,100 - 1,500 RPM) response with 1/3 cut in displacement even if HP at higher RPM eventually gets there.
BUT, and its a big one, my 2010 Panamera S is FAR more fun to drive comparing 2 recent 4,000 Mile drives in both cars.
The fact is my 2010 Panny is as much fun to drive as my '15 TTS - and its got those 4 Seats you need. Also, the 400 HP Torquey N/A V8 gives up very little in high speed acceleration to the E63S's 577 TT. IMHO, nothing drives like a Porsche except another Porsche, and NO, I don't work for them. At least try a Panamera before deciding.
Now the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ... that might be a different story.
09-03-2017, 12:56 AM
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Life is too short to drive a people hauler. I try to make every experience I have more pleasant. I will use Cayenne (or E63S wagon) for long journeys, but taking the family to a restaurant or driving my daughters to cars and coffee (they like it much more than I do) is better done in a car that we all enjoy.
09-03-2017, 01:03 AM
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How about the Dodge Demon? 
09-03-2017, 03:40 AM
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09-24-2017, 10:54 PM
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Porsche made me happy on all counts (huge kudos to them), or at least is in the process of doing so, so instead of going with a different brand, I'm putting a deposit on 2019 Cayenne Turbo. Don't want to go into details, but engine replacement on my GT3 was the smaller issue, and their initial scrutiny/reluctance got me all worried.
Anyway, I could not find a better option than Turbo S. But my frontrunner was Portofino - it's a stunner and from early indications, the performance should be there as well.
Anyway, I could not find a better option than Turbo S. But my frontrunner was Portofino - it's a stunner and from early indications, the performance should be there as well.
09-26-2017, 12:55 PM
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