Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera (Type number 970) is a four-door saloon.It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive versions also available.
The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China, on April 2009. In 2011, hybrid and diesel versions were launched.
Concept and description
The Panamera's name is derived, like thePorsche Carrera line, from the Carrera Panamericana race. The Panamera is generally considered to be the long-awaited fruit of Porsche's 989 concept from the late 1980s.
The Panamera is marketed as a more exciting and higher performing alternative to the traditional executive saloons such as the BMW 7 Series, the Audi A8, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Panamera competes more directly with cars such as the Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and Aston Martin Rapide.
Like the Porsche Cayenne SUV (which has become the marque's best-selling vehicle), the Panamera upset many Porsche purists, since it was seen as an attempt to broaden Porsche's appeal beyond that of hardcore fans. The Panamera ran contrary to the company's signature offerings, particularly its light two-door rear-engine sports cars like the 911. The Panamera on the other hand is considered a full-size luxury car, weighing at nearly 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg), with four doors, and its engine mounted in the front. The Panamera's appearance with its long hood and rear hatch bears little resemblance to a stretched 911, although it does resemble the 911 from certain angles. The iconic 911 has a sparse interior, as it was focused on raw performance, while the Panamera has a sumptuous interior loaded with modern technological amenities and expensive leather upholstery.
[edit]Production
Engines are first assembled in Stuttgart, and the car's body is built and painted at the Volkswagen Group facility in Hannover. The final assembly of the vehicle takes place in Leipzig, Germany, alongside the Cayenne.
Production began in April 2009, one month after its debut in the Shanghai Motor Show in China.
Porsche has applied for patents on a four-door convertible version of the Panamera that keep the same general dimensions.
[edit]Specifications
The V8-powered Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models were the first versions that debuted in 2009. In addition to the 4.8L Twin Turbo 500 hp V8, Porsche launched two further models in 2010: the Panamera and Panamera 4 which are both powered by 3.6-litre V6 engines producing 300 horsepower. The Panamera, S, Hybrid and Diesel are rear-wheel drive, while the Panamera 4, 4S and GTS have the same four-wheel drive system as the Turbo and Turbo S, called Porsche Traction Management (PTM).
Being derived from the V8 engine of the Panamera S and Panamera 4S, the V6 retains the V8's technologies like Direct Fuel Injection, infinitely variable intake camshaft adjustment with variable valve lift (VarioCam Plus), an on-demand oil pump, water cooling with thermal management, a variable intake manifold, as well as integrated dry sump lubrication with two-stage extraction of oil, and an Auto Start-Stop function (only with the PDK transmission). Turbo version uses active aerodynamics with a multi-stage, adjustable rear spoiler.Optional Sports Chrono Packages include a Sport Plus button, which has tighter damping and air springs, and lowers the car body by 25 mm (1.0 in).
In 2011, the Panamera S Hybrid, Diesel,Turbo S and GTS variants were added to the range.
[edit]Engines
| car model | displacement & configuration | max. motive power @ rpm | max. torque @ rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera, Panamera 4 | 3.6 litre V6 | 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) @ 6,200 | 400 N·m (295 lbf·ft) @ 3,750–4,250 |
| Panamera Diesel | 3.0 litre V6 turbodiesel | 250 bhp (186 kW; 253 PS) @ 3,800 | 550 N·m (406 lbf·ft) @ 1,750–2,750 |
| Panamera S, Panamera 4S | 4.8 litre V8 | 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) @ 6,500 | 500 N·m (369 lbf·ft) @ 3,500–5,000 |
| Panamera GTS | 4.8 litre V8 | 430 bhp (321 kW; 436 PS) @ 6,700 | 520 N·m (384 lbf·ft) @ 3,500–5,000 |
| Panamera S Hybrid | 3.0 litre V6 supercharged | 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) @ 5,500 | 580 N·m (428 lbf·ft) @ 3,000–5,250 |
| Panamera Turbo | 4.8 litre V8 twin turbo | 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) | 700 N·m (516 lbf·ft) @ 2,250–4,500 |
| Panamera Turbo S | 4.8 litre V8 twin turbo | 550 bhp (410 kW; 558 PS) @ 6,000 | 750 N·m (553 lbf·ft) @ 2,250–4,500 |
[edit]Transmissions
The new ZF seven-speed PDK dual clutch transmission is standard on the Panamera 4, 4S and Turbo models. With the addition of the optional sport chrono package, this provides faster acceleration times. In some markets a six-speed manual is available for rear-wheel drive petrol versions. The S Hybrid and Diesel models have an Aisin-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission called Tiptronic S.
[edit]Panamera Turbo S
- Drag Coefficient: 0.30
- 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h): 3.8 seconds
- 0–100 mph (0–160 km/h): 7.2 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 12.1 seconds @ 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)
- Braking 70. mph (113 km/h) to 0 mph (0 km/h): 159 feet (48 m)
[edit]Panamera S Hybrid
In 2008, Porsche AG announced the development of a parallel hybrid system for the Panamera.and in February 2011, Porsche unveiled the Panamera S Hybrid. Using the same drivetrain seen in the Cayenne S Hybrid—an Audi-sourced supercharged 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp) along with an electric motor rated at 47 PS (35 kW; 46 hp), as well as the Cayenne's eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission—the 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) Panamera S Hybrid can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. It would produce only 159 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer, rendering it the cleanest car in the entire Porsche model range, but still provide a top speed of 270 km/h (167.8 mph).
Panamera Diesel
The Panamera Diesel was launched in May 2011. The vehicle uses the same Audi 3.0L V6 engine used in the Cayenne Diesel, itself a tuned carryover of an existing engine. The Panamera's engine has a power output of 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp). The car is capable of accelerating from 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 242 km/h (150.4 mph). It is also the most economical Porsche in the entire vehicle range, consuming just 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers
Special Editions
In October 2012, Porsche introduced the Panamera Platinum Edition. It includes more standard equipment, larger wheels, and an exclusive interior leather combination of luxor beige and black. It will be offered with rear and all wheel drive, and has a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of under 5.8 seconds or faster on all variants. Exclusive equipment includes the special interior combination, platinum rear overhang, and front lower grille, platinum door sills, and platinum mirrors. It will be very limited, with most dealers getting just one or two examples.
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