Porsche Panamera
Most people are familiar with the Porsche Panamera sedan. Since its introduction in 2009, it has been one of the best-selling models in its class, combining luxury with 911 performance and looks. Panamera got its name from Carrera Panamericana, a wild Mexican road race in the 50s that helped Porsche reach global recognition. For 2017, Porsche presented the second generation with even sleeker styling and more power. However, Porsche is offering a diesel option for buyers outside the States (via Porsche).
Under the hood is the 4.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine, which delivers 422 hp. While it doesn’t sound like an especially big power output, it has impressive torque ratings. The 4.0-liter oil burner has 627 lb.-ft of torque available at 1,000 rpm. This much torque will provide lightning-fast acceleration times and will easily pull this heavy sedan to a 177 mph top speed.