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Porsche’s luxury saloon – the new Panamera – premiered worldwide and is available for order in ChinaCombining the performance of a sports car and the comfort of a luxury sedan

Shanghai/Stuttgart. On 26 August, Porsche presented a comprehensively revamped luxury saloon – the new Panamera – via livestream, broadcast simultaneously across the globe. Being further enhanced in terms of performance, comfort and design, the new Panamera succeeds in even better combining the performance of a sports car and the comfort of a luxury sedan. Porsche underlines its solid claim to best-in-class performance – especially with the new Panamera Turbo S – through a significant increase in engine performance. Meanwhile, benefiting from enhanced chassis components and control systems, the new Panamera boasts noticeable improvements in both comfort and cornering stability. What’s more, Porsche continues to consistently pursue the E-Performance strategy and is extending its range of plug-in hybrids with the new Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. A new operating strategy and more powerful battery have contributed to significantly improving the electric driving experience.

With a total of nine models in the first batch, the new Panamera is now available for order. It offers multiple options to customers, including both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, as well as fuel and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and covering standard wheelbase, long wheelbase and Sport Turismo body types, meeting the individualised demands of different customers.

The performance king of luxury sedans: both sportiness and comfort both enhanced

The chassis and control systems have been geared towards a sporty and also comfortable character for all new Panamera models. The three-chamber air suspension, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the roll stabilisation system Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) including Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) have been customised to each specific model and optimised accordingly. There is also a new equipment generation for the steering control and tyres.

With a power output of 463 kW (630 PS) and a torque of 820 newton metres, the new Panamera Turbo S offers 59 kW (80 PS) more power and 50 Nm more torque than the previous flagship Turbo with combustion engine. This has a very positive effect on driving performance: in Sport Plus mode, the Turbo S model accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. Developed in Weissach and built in Zuffenhausen, the familiar four-litre V8 biturbo engine has been comprehensively overhauled to enable the car to achieve a top speed of 315 km/h. The new Panamera Turbo S has already proven its uncompromising performance capability on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife: test driver Lars Kern completed the 20.832 kilometre-long lap on the most demanding race track in the world in exactly 7:29.81 minutes – the new official record in the “executive cars” class.

The V8 biturbo engine in the Panamera GTS was optimised with a specific focus on its power delivery. With 353 kW (480 PS) and 620 Nm, the new Panamera GTS delivers 15 kW (20 PS) more power than its predecessor. The power output continuously increases up to close to the engine speed limit. The power delivery is therefore like that of a classic sports car with a naturally aspirated engine. The traditional V8 sound characteristics are even more prominent than before thanks to the new standard sports exhaust system featuring asymmetrically positioned rear silencers.

The new Panamera and Panamera 4 are now equipped with the familiar 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine in all markets worldwide. Delivering 243 kW (330 PS) and 450 Nm, the performance remains unchanged.

Enhanced E-Performance strategy

Porsche is presenting a further performance-oriented plug-in hybrid model with the new Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. The intelligent combination of the 100 kW (136 PS) electric motor integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission and the 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine with 324 kW (440 PS) generates a system output of 412 kW (560 PS) and a maximum system torque of 750 Nm. The performance figures are therefore very impressive: combined with the standard Sport Chrono Package, the sprint from 0 – 100 km/h is covered in 3.7 seconds. The top speed is 298 km/h. The gross battery capacity has been increased from 14.1 to 17.9 kWh compared with the previous hybrid models using optimised cells and the driving modes have been optimised for even more efficient energy utilisation.

Sharper visual appearance for greater presence

The new Panamera models – in addition to the sports saloon, they can also be ordered as Sport Turismo or Executive with lengthened wheelbase, depending on the drive system – are now equipped from the factory with the previously optional Sport Design front end with striking air intake grilles, large side cooling openings and a single-bar front light module. The completely new front end of the Panamera Turbo S is differentiated by the larger side air intakes and newly designed elements in the exterior colour, which are connected horizontally and thus emphasise the width of the vehicle. The light modules of the dual Turbo front lights are now set much further apart.

The revamped light strip at the rear now runs seamlessly over the luggage compartment lid with an adapted contour. It thus provides a continuous and flowing connection between the two newly designed LED tail light clusters. GTS models sport the new darkened Exclusive Design tail light clusters as standard with dynamic coming/leaving home function. Three new 20- and 21-inch wheels have been added to the wheel range, so that a total of 10 different designs are now available.

Digital connectivity and assistance systems for safety and comfort

The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) includes additional digital functions and services such as the improved Voice Pilot online voice control, Risk Radar for up-to-date road sign and hazard information, wireless Apple® CarPlay and many other Connect services. The Panamera also offers an extensive range of innovative light and assistance systems, such as the now standard Lane Keeping Assist, as well as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control, Night Vision Assist, Lane Change Assist, LED matrix headlights including PDLS Plus, Park Assist including Surround View and head-up display.

8/26/2020

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