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The continuous middle console that rises to
meet the dashboard is the most striking aspect
of the interior. This realizes the concept of a
“car cockpit” with four individual seats for all
four occupants. There are almost no limits to
the degree of personalization possible thanks
to a wide range of materials on offer, and op-
tions ranging from seat ventilation to luxury rear
seats. The trunk volume of up to 1,263 liters
also makes the Panamera the ideal vehicle for
long-distance journeys.
In the field of audio and communications, the
comprehensive program of individualization
includes the exclusive Burmester® high-end
surround sound system as well as Porsche
Communication Management (PCM) including
navigation module as standard. A total of 16
individually controllable loudspeakers including
300-watt active subwoofers and with a total
output of more than 1,000 watts provide a
unique acoustic experience.
State-of-the-art technology: the 911 Turbo
The new 911 Turbo represents the logical pro-
gression of its predecessors. With the complete-
ly new twin-turbo engine with 3.8-liter displace-
ment and direct fuel injection (DFI), optional
Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, PDK (Double-
Clutch Gearbox) and other options such as
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and dynamic
cornering lights, the Turbo once again assumes
its position at the forefront of high-performance
sports cars. The newly developed Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV) improves the vehicle’s steering
through the selective application of the rear
brakes. In the interest of further improving
handling and comfort, the optional Sport Chrono
Package Turbo comes with dynamic engine
mountings that adapt their stiffness and spring
rate to the situation. At the same time, the trans-
fer of oscillation and vibration from the entire
drive train to the chassis is considerably reduced.
The Turbo has an unusually high potential out-
put. The maximum engine output is 20 hp higher
than the predecessor model, at 500 hp (368 kw)
mera 4S offer a maximum output of 400 hp
(294 kW). In the case of the Panamera S, this
power is transferred to the road via the rear
wheels with the aid of a sporty six-gear trans-
mission. For the Panamera 4S, the Porsche
Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, PDK (Double-Clutch
Gearbox) with seven gears (optional for the
Panamera S) and Porsche Traction Management
(PTM) with active all-wheel drive and electroni-
cally controlled multiple-plate clutch give more
traction, sportiness and nimble handling.
In the Panamera Turbo, the 4.8-liter V8 twin-tur-
bo engine with DFI and VarioCam Plus has an out-
put of 500 hp (368 kW). With PDK as standard,
the vehicle accelerates to 100 km/h from a stand-
ing start in 4.2 seconds, and has a top speed
of 303 km/h. In this way, the Panamera Turbo
enters new territory for vehicles of its class.
One innovation in connection with the PDK is
the automated start/stop function, which cuts
the engine when the vehicle is not moving, such
as at lights or in heavy traffic. This saves fuel
and reduces CO2 emissions, a fact reflected in
the statistics. The Panamera S only requires
10.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers with PDK
in the EU cycle, the Panamera 4S 11.1 liters,
and the Panamera Turbo 12.2 liters.
A three-level chassis system provides sporti-
ness and comfort at the push of a button. The
Panamera S and 4S have steel suspension
with Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) as standard. As an option, or as stand-
ard for the Panamera Turbo, the new adaptive
air suspension together with PASM offers an
even wider range of options. This allows the
spring rate of each strut to be adjusted, the
vehicle to be lowered 25 millimeters at the push
of a button, and, together with the adjustable
springs, it enables the vehicle to transition from
a comfortable setting to a stiffer, sporty one.
Another option, a package consisting of Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and an elec-
tronically controlled real differential lock, adds
even more sportiness and comfort.
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