Los Angeles 2014: Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series Debuts

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: November 19th, 2014

los angeles 2014 porsche panamera exclusive series debuts

In the market for a new Panamera, yet fear it may be a tad pedestrian? Porsche’s got you covered.

For just $264,895 to start — approximately the same base price for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — one can purchase the Panamera Exclusive Series, based upon the Turbo S Executive.

Each of the 100 limited-edition models possess a 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 upfront that will send 570 horses with 590 lb-ft of overboosted torque to all four corners. The sedans also receive a hand-painted two-tone suit, 20-inch wheels, multi-toned Italian leather, and a newly developed entertainment system — dubbed plus — to keep your friends entertained. The more jet-set crew can enjoy made-to-measure luggage, as well.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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An innocent man on Nov 20, 2014

That center console/center dash contraption thingy looks like its from a 747. And I don't mean that in a good way.

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Corey Lewis on Nov 21, 2014

Those wheels are some ghastly retro nonsense, and do NOT fit on that car. And the price is too high. And this is not an "Executive Express" type chauffeur vehicle. And it's ugly.

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