2019 Panamera GTS
#1
2019 Panamera GTS
How’s it going fellas? Anyone see the new 2019 Panamera GTS that was revealed? Seems to be a nice car. It retains the 8 cylinder engine along with a sports exhaust, sports chrono, an Alcantara interior and other GTS body features. I’m considering adding a Panamera to the stable as a sportier 4 door car alongside my R8 and wife’s S560 4matic. What do you guys think?
#3
Search the web ("dark side panamera gts excellence magazine"), there is a good article on the 2019 Panamera GTS. It is a great handling sedan. It shares components from the Turbo, with a de-tuned V8 from the Turbo and the PDK transmission from the 4S. If you want maximum horsepower, look at the Turbo. Otherwise, the GTS is a great sports sedan.
#4
Burning Brakes
Go for it! going to be a real drivers car.
#5
I don’t understand the car. It’s a fair amount more than a 4S but with only a very slight power increase. The GTS has always been about the overall package though. I just wish it was compelling in the power increase over a 4S. The V8 is nice but I wonder about the feel of the weight of that engine etc.
#6
I don’t understand the car. It’s a fair amount more than a 4S but with only a very slight power increase. The GTS has always been about the overall package though. I just wish it was compelling in the power increase over a 4S. The V8 is nice but I wonder about the feel of the weight of that engine etc.
Search the web ("dark side panamera gts excellence magazine"), there is a good article on the 2019 Panamera GTS. It is a great handling sedan. It shares components from the Turbo, with a de-tuned V8 from the Turbo and the PDK transmission from the 4S. If you want maximum horsepower, look at the Turbo. Otherwise, the GTS is a great sports sedan.
#7
Rennlist Member
This is personal preference, but I needed a 4 door sedan, and got an M5 Competition fully loaded with ceramic brakes and top notch Merino leather interior - 617 hp stock. Likely cheaper than a GTS Pana. I didn't even consider Panamera. Sub-optimal in my opinion.
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#8
My guess is that it's the same engine as in the turbo and once a tune becomes available this should be a 650hp car. The 4.0TT in the bentley and urus is essentially the same motor and they deliver 620hp/640hp stock.
Not sure how you felt that the R8 RWS was a more livable option than a 991TTS. The 991 rides better, has all wheel drive, has some storage (rear seats), gets better gas mileage and will smoke it in a race. The only thing the r8 does better is sound and possibly looks which is pretty subjective.
All that being said I think you would be very happy with the panamera it truly is a jack of all trades. It's not the fastest, it's not the most luxurious and it's not the most practical - but it is pretty high on all of those which a lot of cars are not
Not sure how you felt that the R8 RWS was a more livable option than a 991TTS. The 991 rides better, has all wheel drive, has some storage (rear seats), gets better gas mileage and will smoke it in a race. The only thing the r8 does better is sound and possibly looks which is pretty subjective.
All that being said I think you would be very happy with the panamera it truly is a jack of all trades. It's not the fastest, it's not the most luxurious and it's not the most practical - but it is pretty high on all of those which a lot of cars are not
#9
My guess is that it's the same engine as in the turbo and once a tune becomes available this should be a 650hp car. The 4.0TT in the bentley and urus is essentially the same motor and they deliver 620hp/640hp stock.
Not sure how you felt that the R8 RWS was a more livable option than a 991TTS. The 991 rides better, has all wheel drive, has some storage (rear seats), gets better gas mileage and will smoke it in a race. The only thing the r8 does better is sound and possibly looks which is pretty subjective.
All that being said I think you would be very happy with the panamera it truly is a jack of all trades. It's not the fastest, it's not the most luxurious and it's not the most practical - but it is pretty high on all of those which a lot of cars are not
Not sure how you felt that the R8 RWS was a more livable option than a 991TTS. The 991 rides better, has all wheel drive, has some storage (rear seats), gets better gas mileage and will smoke it in a race. The only thing the r8 does better is sound and possibly looks which is pretty subjective.
All that being said I think you would be very happy with the panamera it truly is a jack of all trades. It's not the fastest, it's not the most luxurious and it's not the most practical - but it is pretty high on all of those which a lot of cars are not
#11
Burning Brakes
from your comments you'd probably be happier with a turbo vs the GTS
#12
Rennlist Member
I think the GTS will make a great addition to your stable, and a Turbo will make an even better addition! The 2019 GTS may not sound the same as the previous generation because of Turbo vs. NA motor which was a big differentiator (if that engine sound is important to you).
#13
I ordered a 2019 GTS. I did quite a bit of research and came to conclusion that the GTS is more sporty/performance orientated even though it has less HP than the Turbo. In addition, I added all the performance options (18-way Sport seats, Rear Axle Steering, PDCC inc. PTV+, & PCCBs) so the price point came very close to a nicely equipped Turbo. Unfortunately, because I selected some custom leather interior options its delayed the delivery until early July. I'll have to wait until then to see if i made the right decision... I'll be sure to post details after I take delivery.
#14
Rennlist Member
I've considered ordering one as well, and I've done a lot of research. It just doesn't seem to be anywhere near as special as the 970 GTS was. And when I ordered my 2016 GTS the base price was 113k and now it's 128k?.. meh
#15
Pro
Look at the Turbo E-hybrid. I’m still in the honeymoon phase with mine but this car has been transformative for me. I can choose between blistering acceleration or a school run at “99 mpg” or +/-35mpg in hybrid mode. The handling is surgical and it is hard to believe you are actually driving a 5,500 lb car. I had a bit of remorse about going with the e-hybrid and the extra weight when I ordered the car, thinking then that maybe I should have just gone with the Turbo S, but that feeling of remorse evaporated in my first week with the car.