Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT

5.7L V10
672bhp
452lb-ft
3.6s
250mph | 403kmh
3550lbs | 1600kg
RWD
6-speed manual

Lamborghini Murcielago SuperVeloce

6.5L V12
670bhp
487lb-ft
3.4s
212mph | 341kmh
3477lbs | 1565Kg
AWD
paddle-shifter

GTA Spano

8.3L V10 SC
780bhp
679lb-ft
2.9s
217mph< | 350kmh<
3000lbs | 1350kg
RWD
7-speed sequential

Bugatti Veyron

8.0L W16 4T
1001bhp
922lb-ft
2.5s
253mph | 407kmh
4162lbs | 1872kg
AWD
7-speed DSG

SSC Ultimate Aero TT

6.3L V8 TT
1287bhp
1112lb-ft
2.8s
270mph | 435kmh
2750lbs | 1250Kg
RWD
6-speed sequential

Ascari A10

5.0L V8
625bhp
413lb-ft
2.8s
220mph | 354kmh
2645lbs | 1200Kg
RWD
6-speed manual

I hope Merc doesn’t bitch about this thread or else I will spank his butt red and blue.

Conclusion: "Panamera is large and heavy but as a luxury sedan with sporty ambitions, the car sets a new standard. Roomy and comfortable and at the same time sportier than a 750i."

Daimler’s Dieter Zetsche has called 2009 a "Darwin year" for the car business, with the weak and the lame being pulled down by larger forces. Surprisingly, Porsche was one of those businesses that nearly went under, and it has been looking for help almost anywhere it could get it. Reuters says that Germany’s Manager Magazin recently reported that Porsche and Daimler held talks in May regarding Daimler taking a stake in either Porsche or VW in order to help Porsche balance its books.

The article asserted that Zetsche and Porsche’s Wendelin Wiedeking were looking at options including a cash exchange for a piece of Porsche, or a derivatives purchase from Porsche that would then be converted in VW shares. Spokesmen for both carmakers has since called the report "pure speculation" and are refusing to comment further. If such a scenario were explored, we know how it would help Porsche — but what would it do for Daimler?

- REPORT: Daimler, Porsche dismiss talks of stake as "speculation"

I love that photo…I just wish they had a bubble for Benz that said "Hell No".

VW has broken BMW 4 year winning streak to claim the International Engine of the Year 2009 award.

The Category winners are…

• Best New Engine of the Year Porsche 3.8-litre flat six (hey, I can vouch for the old one being pretty good too!)

• Green Engine of the Year Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

• Best Performance Engine Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre

• Sub 1-litre Toyota 1-litre

• 1-litre to 1.4-litre Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

• 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo

• 1.8-litre to 2-litre Audi 2-litre TFSI

• 2-litre to 2.5-litre Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre

• 2.5-litre to 3-litre BMW 3-litre DI Twin-Turbo

• 3-litre to 4-litre BMW 4-litre V8

• Above 4-litre Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre

Only 1 award went to a non German marque and that’s where the German’s don’t play (<1 litre) :usa7uh:

Source:International Engine of the Year Awards 2009