The Porsche Panamera was not even launched and we can already tell you it will be offered with a choice of three engines and that the base V6 version will be priced from bout $127,000, while the top version, the AWD V8 will go up to $198,000.The hybrid version will be powered by a combination of 300 hp V6 gasoline engine and a 100-hp electric motor, enabling the driver to select from any combination of the two propulsion sources.
The car will make its debut early next year. At the launch it will be offered with two engines: a 405-hp 4.8-liter V8 and a 520-hp turbocharged variant of the V8, mated to a seven-speed version of Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Top speed in the range topper is said to be 186 mph.
The third version powered by a 3.6-liter V6 is due in 2010, followed by the hybrid in 2011. Porsche is also considering the V10 engine from the Carrera GT, but only if customers will ask for it.
The 2009 SC430 will be priced at $66,805, an increase of 0.7 percent or $450; the 2009 LX 570 will be priced at $75,705, an increase of 1.3 percent or $1,005; the GX 470 will be priced at $47,615, an increase of 0.6 percent or $300; and the RX 400h front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive will be priced at $42,080 and $43,480 respectively, an increase of 1.2 percent or $500.
This car is the first one of the series (serial number #01).
MC12 Versione Corse is powered by a V12 engine that delivers 755 at 8,000 and a peak torque of 740 at 5,500.
It makes the 0 to 200 km/h (125 mph) sprint in 6.4 sec and hits a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).
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but Mercedes has already received a total of 10,000 orders. 1,000 of these orders are attributed to a limited edition called “Edition 1” that offers a few special interior and exterior add-ons.
The U.S. will not be able to get its hands on the GLK until the beginning of 2009.
