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Information Provided by: Provided Information The Panamera model range Information Provided by: The Panamera Concept 6 The Panamera model range 8 Panamera and Panamera 4 32 Panamera S and Panamera 4S 36 Panamera Turbo 38 Performance 40 Engines 42 Transmission 54 Chassis 62 Balance 78 Safety 80 Environment 92 Personality 98 Comfort 100 Colours 132 Personalisation 141 Factory collection 161 Service 162 Summary 164 Technical data 166 Index 170 · 4 · · 5 · Information Provided by: We have absolutely no experience when it comes to building large, heavy saloons. How fortunate. The Panamera model range. What can a car manufacturer Consequently, a refreshing It’s not about coupés, nor is it with such a small market share change is happening within the even about saloons. After all, in worldwide have to say about automotive luxury and premium the sporty luxury saloon and luxury saloons? Good question. classes. Suddenly, luxury is coupé segments, driving, as we losing its association with portli- understand it, now seems to It’s true that life sometimes ness and the premium class is no mean something else. has to be taken very seriously, longer home to narrow thinking. but not necessarily everywhere Perhaps it’s a slight exaggera- and all of the time. It’s good to Luxury needn’t mean cumber- tion, but let’s simply call it func- lighten up and relax a little. Look some – it can mean dynamic tional mobility. Getting from at things in an original way. Think instead. This is our definition of A to B, where A and B seem to differently. luxury. Let’s call it ‘dynamic be more important than the road luxury’ – because sportiness is in between. Some believe that Not everyone who achieves more important to us than the sound of the road is nothing success should feel bound by anything else. It’s about a car to savour and that soft seats convention. A few reject the that you would want to drive, as are as essential as ride comfort. norms and constraints of society well as be driven in. That’s why and view things from a new we’ve developed the Panamera perspective: open, surprising, model range. It’s that simple. agile and inquisitive. And that’s actually nothing new for Porsche. Concept The Panamera models. Four doors. Four seats. Sportscar technology for four. Comfort and everyday practicality without compromise. Efficient drive concepts, a lightweight body and highly dynamic. This is the principle of Porsche Intelligent Performance. · 6 · · 7 · · 8 · Information Provided by: · 9 · · 10 · · 11 · · 12 · Information Provided by: Concept | The Panamera model range Concept | The Panamera model range It’s an attitude that we don’t For us (and you?), it’s not just We believe it’s about the pure The new Panamera. understand. Nor would we want about mobility. It’s about jour- driving experience. And it has to The new Panamera 4. to. It’s our firm belief that the neys that are an experience be so, regardless of whether The Panamera S. road has its own tales to tell – in themselves. It’s about time to you sit in the front or the back. The Panamera 4S. tales of twisting bends, of oneself. It’s about ease of per- It’s about four doors and four The Panamera Turbo. weather, and of a passion for formance and a relationship with seats in a Porsche. Sportscar driving. the road. technology for four. Zero compromise. · 13 · · 14 · · 15 · Information Provided by: Concept | The Panamera model range A breath of fresh air in the premium class: sportscar technology. Engineering. Just a second, you may be think- Fuel economy is also boosted by a 6-speed manual transmis- ing, sports saloons already exist. by an Auto Start/Stop function, sion. In the new Panamera 4, the Exactly what is so new about all only in conjunction with Porsche Panamera 4S and the Panamera this? What is required when sporty Doppelkupplung (PDK). If, for Turbo, all of which feature the luxury alone is not enough? Well, example, you stop at traffic lights 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung how about a Porsche with four with your foot on the brake pedal, (PDK, p. 55) as standard, drive doors and four seats in the pre- the system will automatically force is distributed between the mium class – a Gran Turismo with stop the engine. The engine front and rear axles by the active sportscar technology. restarts as soon as you release all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction the brakes or move the steering Management (PTM, p. 60) with an The new 3.6-litre V6 engine is wheel, for example. electronic and mapcontrolled mul- naturally aspirated and produces tiplate clutch for optimum traction 300 hp. The 4.8-litre V8 engines, An optional sports exhaust system and driving stability. either naturally aspirated or twin- is available for the Panamera S turbocharged, generate 400 hp models and the Panamera Turbo. PDK is based on a development and 500 hp respectively. All Activated by a separate button, it that helped Porsche racing cars in engines feature VarioCam Plus produces an even more authentic the 1980s to cause a sensation Gear selector for the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) (p. 52) and direct fuel injection sportscar sound. on racetracks around the world. (DFI, p. 51) for efficient com- Gear changes take place within bustion, a distinct rise in power As you would expect from a hundredths of a second and and torque, and comparatively sportscar, power is transmitted with no interruption in the flow of low fuel consumption for this quickly and precisely. In the new power – for sporty acceleration Also new to the premium class are available in conjunction with temporarily and consequently the class of engine. Panamera and the Panamera S, with a high level of comfort and a are the optional Sport Chrono PDK: Launch Control for optimum engine’s maximum torque: instead power is delivered to the rear axle low rate of fuel consumption. Packages (p. 74). These further acceleration from a standing of 700 Nm, a torque figure of up enhance the driving dynamics of start and, in the Panamera Turbo, to 770 Nm is achieved. the Panamera models at the push the ‘overboost’ function. This of a button. Two special functions feature increases boost pressure · 16 · · 17 · Information Provided by: Concept | The Panamera model range The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB, p. 86) can be fitted on request. On the Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera S and Panamera 4S models, the grooved ceramic brake discs have a diameter of 390 mm at the front and 350 mm at the rear (only in conjunction with 19-inch wheels or larger). For more powerful braking, the discs on the Panamera Turbo are 410 mm at SPORT PLUS button from the optional Sport Chrono packages the front and 350 mm at the rear (only compatible with 20-inch wheels). This advanced braking system offers high-performance braking at all times. All Panamera models are con- Porsche Active Suspension Man- or a sportier ride – in simple structed using lightweight hybrid agement (PASM, p. 66) comes terms, it’s a sports chassis at the materials. The axles, bonnet, as standard on the Panamera S, push of a button. front wings, doors and rear lid, for 4S and Turbo, and is available as example, are made from alumin- an option for the new Panamera Available as an option for all ium and the window frames and and Panamera 4 models. This Panamera models is Porsche cylinder head cover are made from system actively and continuously Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) magnesium, all of which reduces regulates the damping force for with Porsche Torque Vectoring weight and therefore fuel con- each wheel according to the road Plus (PTV Plus). This active anti- sumption. conditions and driving style. Any roll system reduces the lateral one of three suspension settings tilt of the vehicle when cornering A steering system with variable can be selected. The Panamera and thereby improves agility and steering ratio is fitted as standard. Turbo additionally features adap- safety. Combined with PDCC, Servotronic (p. 64), a speed-sen- tive air suspension (p. 68) as PTV Plus offers increased traction sitive power-steering system, is standard, for increased comfort and driving dynamics (p. 70). available as an option. · 18 · · 19 · Information Provided by: Concept | The Panamera model range Cruise control comes as standard models. It includes a navigation is the High-End Surround Sound in all models, while adaptive cruise module with high-speed hard drive, System from Burmester® (p. 116), control is available as an option high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, one of the most respected pre- (p. 122). In order to maintain a optional voice control system with mium audio manufacturers world- safe distance from the vehicle in word-by-word input, and a CD/ wide. front, adaptive cruise control reg- DVD-audio drive. ulates the speed of your vehicle Comfort and sportscar technol- in line with the distance between The sound of a Porsche is unique. ogy side by side. Surprising for your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, The audio system must therefore many, perhaps. For you, it’s sim- even down to a complete stop, meet the highest standards. ply Porsche. thereby relieving the strain on the The CDR-31 audio system with driver during long journeys. 7-inch colour touchscreen (stand- ard in the Panamera, Panamera 4, Cutting edge technology is also Panamera S and 4S models) and featured in the Porsche Communi- the optional BOSE® Surround cation Management System (PCM, Sound System (standard in the p.