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Porsche's AWD Grip Proves Its Worth in a Close Call

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A blue supercar navigates the busy streets of London, showcasing luxury automotive design.
Photo by Szymon Shields on Pexels

The Porsche Panamera's all-wheel-drive system held its line firmly enough to pull the car free from a tow truck, though the effort cost it some body hardware along the way. It's the kind of real-world stress test that speaks to the engineering under the skin, not just the badge on the trunk.

With reporting from Road & Track.

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