2012 Porsche Other for sale $59,900

Is there any sports car manufacturer thats remained truer to its heritage than Porsche? The brand has single-handedly built an 85-year legacy out of performance-minded engineering while designing some of the most endearing cars ever produced. And today as one of the most respected automobile entities on the planet they enjoy a tremendous following thats spawned a positively gigantic support system. Back in 1988 Dr. Ulrich Bezs 989 concept kick started the marques foray in to more balanced offerings. But it wasnt until the advent of this Basalt Black stunner that the company got serious about following the market. Displaying only 9055 original miles this 2012 Panamera S wraps a high tech V8 and 7-speed PDK transmission in world class luxury. If youre looking for a cool modern car thats comfortable sporty and virtually guaranteed to be exclusive this low-mileage tourer is just your style!

BODYWORK/TRIM

By mixing an unconventional body with familiar traits and proven performance the Panamera introduced Porsche to a whole new clientele completing the brands transition from hardcore sports cars to SUVs and sedans. Dressed in a classy coat of subdued Basalt Black 2-stage theres no doubt this swoopy saloon puts a fresh twist on a traditional favorite. The cars pristine body has been meticulously pampered and protected since it rolled off Porsches Leipzig Germany assembly line. Its professionally finished surfaces are straight solid and still possesses every bit of the drama and tension Harm Lagaays original design inspired. Fit and finish are the typical high quality stuff youd expect from a flagship automaker. And today only four years in to life it rolls as one of the coolest cruisers on the planet!

ENGINE

With sports car performance in a Grand Touring package this Panamera is definitely a way to have your cake and eat it too! Naturally the cars visual testosterone is backed up with plenty of power from the engine room. In Generation I guise this well-equipped S features a 4.8 liter V8 that twists an even 400 horsepower into 369 lb./ft. of torque. And thanks to the motors careful tuning that power comes on both strong and steady. Those stellar numbers add up to a jumbo-size land rocket which is capable of brisk five second 60 MPH sprints and a quarter-mile time of 13.9 seconds. The engines substantial torque provides power throughout the RPM range creating a very drivable car anywhere from open freeways to rush hour commutes. And based on appearance the silky mill has been meticulously maintained and carefully driven.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

As one of the automakers that pioneered nimble rear-wheel-drive powertrains Porsche has been generally praised for their exceptionally athletic platforms. Take one look under this svelte cruiser and youll see just how much work went in to its Nurburgring-proven engineering. The cars independent front and multi-link rear suspension is augmented by adaptive air struts extensive use of aluminum and the adoption of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and Porsche Active Suspension Management. Power flows from the smooth motor in to a 7-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe dual-clutch transmission - thats PDK for short. At the corners of the floor giant slotted rotors which slide through beefy 4 and 6-piston calipers ride behind 20-inch 911 Turbo II wheels and meaty Pirelli P Zero tires. And overall the bottom of this basically new Porsche looks great!

INTERIOR

Inside this slick Panamera its all about a symbiotic relationship between cutting-edge