Apoc Wrote:

BLINGMW Wrote:yeah only amongst a really insecure group (porsche owners) is a 250-300+ HP mid-engine roadster a "hairdressers car".

...and these guys.

BLINGMW Wrote:If someone gives me one of these I'll slap a pink triangle on it, hang some beads from the mirror or whatever, hang out with Miata guys if I must and all the "real" Porsche guys can have a laugh.

Goodspeed Wrote:a lot of guys you see driving Supras couldn't care less about the car besides the image it bestows upon them

ScottyB Wrote:

Goodspeed Wrote:a lot of guys you see driving Supras couldn't care less about the car besides the image it bestows upon them

there we go, all fixed.

:bootyshake:

Mike Wrote:guy who used to track a type r and really know his shit just got back into the game with a cobalt ss. i laughed when i heard the news/saw his videos...

he's at about 300whp, but he's wholly satisfied. calls it the best type r honda never made.

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.RJ Wrote:Volvo S40 - Turbo 5, AWD, 6 speed - its a bit of a unicorn as it was only made for 2 years. I'll take mine in red.

Evan Wrote:lol wang....

drivesideways46 Wrote:I've got another one, the newer (08-10?) turbo Cobalt SS.

My uncle works at a dealership that just took a higher mileage 2008 black SS in on trade, so I was invited to take it for a test drive out to lunch.

Looks like this:


WOW.

I mean, it's a shitbox, but it's a fast shitbox. The car had nearly 80k miles on it and the interior had seen better days, but the running gear all felt pretty solid. The car was nicely equipped though, with a decent stereo, ricey stock boost gauge, and most importantly it didn't have the godawful extra spoiler and airdam kit so many of these cars get. The whole no-lift shift feature was pretty cool, too.

Apparently, the guy who traded it in was a salesman, and wanted something a bit fancier, so he opted for a used 300c. Better to eat up highway miles with, I suppose.

My quoted price would be 9k, if I'm interested.

I'm kinda tempted.

Quote:As rumored, Porsche has revealed a new Panamera Turbo S model as the new highest-performance sedan in the sports car maker's range. With a 10 percent increase in power (50-hp) the Turbo S now delivers 550-hp from its twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 engine with torque increasing from 516 lb-ft to 553 lb-ft. Plus, in the Sport and Sport Plus modes or during full throttle in the regular driving mode there's a solid 590 lb-ft on tap. That added power comes from a retuned ECU, plus lighter titanium-aluminum turbine compressor wheels, that also aid responsiveness.

With launch control, Porsche claims a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 191 mph.

Setting the Turbo S apart on the road is an even wider rear track with new 20-inch Turbo II wheels, plus special Porsche Exclusive side skirts and a rear spoiler. Inside, all models come with a two-tone leather finish with a new black and cream combo offered exclusively on the Turbo S.

Along with the wider track and added power, performance comes in many forms with standard features including Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) which splits torque between the rear wheels and speed sensitive steering. Plus, there is a standard sports exhaust system to let the world hear those turbos go.

Rumored to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, the Turbo S may also appear at the New York Auto Show next month.

Pricing is a steep $173,200.

DavidM Wrote:^^^ I'm sure its a great car but I can't get over the looks or the insane price, especially when I can get a brand new Z06 and a new M5 for less money.