2018 Pana Turbo S E-Hybrid released
04-10-2018, 12:04 PM
#1
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2018 Pana Turbo S E-Hybrid released
Dealer called to say it's released from the Houston port and should be here in Chicago area in a few days. I guess the EPA cert is done. Looking forward to this new daily driver. Replacing a 2016 Pana Turbo S. The A/B comparison will be interesting. For those of you waiting, it shouldn't be long now.
04-10-2018, 05:42 PM
#2
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Dealer called to say it's released from the Houston port and should be here in Chicago area in a few days. I guess the EPA cert is done. Looking forward to this new daily driver. Replacing a 2016 Pana Turbo S. The A/B comparison will be interesting. For those of you waiting, it shouldn't be long now.
He said it had been released to transportation on April 6.
Should be soon!
Whoopee!!!!
04-12-2018, 06:36 PM
#5
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Trending Topics
04-16-2018, 12:25 PM
#11
Rennlist Member
04-16-2018, 01:51 PM
#12
Golf cart mode is amazing. I love it and our Mission E future is looking bright. I think the world needs a little more infrastructure before all electric is the best solution. Golf cart plus twin turbo V-8 is really fun and sounds great.
The ride in the previous turbo S was a deal breaker and kept me away. It’s not supposed to be a GT. I’m sure suspension technology and programmability has come a long way because it handles well and has a really nice ride now.
Best factory sound system ever put in a car.
Technology, fit and finish are impressive. Even the green looks good - sporty but still classy enough.
Its a current S class with Porsche looks, feel and performance.
04-16-2018, 02:40 PM
#13
Intermediate
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
CHADW,
Did you have a chance to compare that to a normal e-Hybrid. I was tossing up a coin to go for the "S" or not. 134K vs 205K. I was thinking on a normal day to day drive, the lighter e Hybrid would be actually quicker 0-30 or 0-40. But once those v8-turbo spins up, that must be explosive. I really which they would make a 4S 440hp engine + the electric engine instead of 330hp engine + Electric engine. Something like a 4s+ Hybrid for about 35K more.
Did you have a chance to compare that to a normal e-Hybrid. I was tossing up a coin to go for the "S" or not. 134K vs 205K. I was thinking on a normal day to day drive, the lighter e Hybrid would be actually quicker 0-30 or 0-40. But once those v8-turbo spins up, that must be explosive. I really which they would make a 4S 440hp engine + the electric engine instead of 330hp engine + Electric engine. Something like a 4s+ Hybrid for about 35K more.
04-16-2018, 03:09 PM
#14
CHADW,
Did you have a chance to compare that to a normal e-Hybrid. I was tossing up a coin to go for the "S" or not. 134K vs 205K. I was thinking on a normal day to day drive, the lighter e Hybrid would be actually quicker 0-30 or 0-40. But once those v8-turbo spins up, that must be explosive. I really which they would make a 4S 440hp engine + the electric engine instead of 330hp engine + Electric engine. Something like a 4s+ Hybrid for about 35K more.
Did you have a chance to compare that to a normal e-Hybrid. I was tossing up a coin to go for the "S" or not. 134K vs 205K. I was thinking on a normal day to day drive, the lighter e Hybrid would be actually quicker 0-30 or 0-40. But once those v8-turbo spins up, that must be explosive. I really which they would make a 4S 440hp engine + the electric engine instead of 330hp engine + Electric engine. Something like a 4s+ Hybrid for about 35K more.
The new Turbo S is very special. It’s not a standard car with a bigger engine much like a GT car is not a Carrera with more power. It feels like an exercise to build the best car possible, cost be damned. Considering it’s essentially the same price as a 911 Turbo S, not only is it an amazing value but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t lose money on every one.
I expect depreciation to be swift and therefore an expensive car to own but worth every penny.
As far as power is concerned, I would go the other way. I’d happily give up 100 ICE hp for 100 more electric. 350-400hp each would be so good at everything.