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Jesus Christ, Porsche. Tom Cruise would have never done Risky Business had he known one day you’d be coming out with a four-door sport sedan. The Panamera is just that but don’t let the extra set of doors fool you. Starting at $89,000 the Panamera is aimed to be the premiere luxury car of 2010. Wondering how fast it goes? I’m glad you asked.

The different variants of the beauty are the Panamera S, AWD 4S and the flagship Turbo. Powered by a 4.8L V8 engine developing maximum output of 400hp (294kW), the Panamera S reaches the 100km/h mark in just 5.4 seconds and achieves a top speed of 283km/h!

Additionally, Porsche will offer its seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox for those who really want to make the most out of their trip to the Hamptons.

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Until I see one on the road, I won’t believe it. Apparently Lamborghini has gone soft with its latest offering, the four door Estoque. This is the premier entourage vehicle or family car for a WASPy outing in the Hamptons. Under the hood you’ll find a turbocharged V8 engine or a V8 with a hybrid module and a turbo diesel is even being considered. This isn’t a man’s Lambo. This is what your rich wife Cindy uses when she wants to look good while picking up scripts from the pharmacy. Low blow! No price or release date announced so let’s not hold our breath.
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