Not exact matches
The offset handle and center
clutch design not only add to the funky look but give it a
great feel, too.
Given that the 928's engine was choked down by early emissions technology to a mere 219 hp and 245 lb - ft of torque, while the Panamera's sends a thundering 550 hp and 567 lb - ft of torque to all four of its wheels via a lightning - quick eight - speed dual -
clutch automatic, the difference
feels like it should be even
greater.
This VW makes you
feel like a
great driver with its precise steering, transmission in which the
clutch and gear shifter
feel like extensions of your feet and hands, and a 2.0 - liter turbo that rewards you with a steady stream of power that's available throughout its wide rev band.
The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a
great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the
clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering
feels nice and tight and steering
feel is very nice.The power brakes work
great and stop the truck well.
The M3 has a Dinan tune and a 7 speed dual
clutch transmission so you know it's got to
feel as
great to drive as it looks.
Even if the dual -
clutch transmission is gone (replaced by a conventional six - speeder), there are no
great feelings of loss.
The steering
feels great at speed, handling is balanced and composed, the engine churns with conviction, the gear changes from the dual -
clutch automatic transmission happen rapidly when requested, and the powerful and responsive brakes deliver tons of unfiltered, honest fun.
All of these are
great cars, but... Shortly after I entered the two - tone leather appointed cabin, opened the nearly entire roof's worth of sunroof, mashed the gas pedal, and dumped that buttery
clutch... I fell in love with that
feeling.