insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Page 160

MOTORS
PORSCHE CENTRE TONBRIDGE
EMBRACES INNOVATION
FOR ALL YOUR PORSCHE NEEDS, PORSCHE CENTRE TONBRIDGE IS THE IDEAL
LOCATION. CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO BROWSE THE FULL PORSCHE RANGE,
INCLUDING BOTH NEW MODELS AND PORSCHE-APPROVED PRE-OWNED MODELS.
THE CENTRE ALSO BOASTS A HUGE RANGE OF PORSCHE DRIVER’S SELECTION
PRODUCTS – A RANGE OF PORSCHE MERCHANDISE AND PORSCHE TEQUIPMENT
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE.
The team at Porsche Centre Tonbridge are
preparing for the arrival of a very special
delivery in October 2017. The Porsche range
welcomes an addition to the Panamera family
with the introduction of the new Panamera
Sport Turismo. The Panamera was launched
in late 2016 and been very well received.
The Panamera Sport Turismo was celebrated
at its world premiere during the Geneva Motor
Show in March this year, where five different
derivatives were revealed: Panamera 4 Sport
Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo,
Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo, Panamera
4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo and Panamera
Turbo Sport Turismo. Based on the successful
sports saloon, the new version once again
makes a profound statement in the luxury
segment with its unmistakeable design.
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At the same time, the Sport Turismo, with up
to 404 kW (550 hp), is more versatile than any
other model in its class. With a large tailgate,
low-loading edge, increased luggage
compartment volume and a 4+1 seating
concept, the new Panamera model offers the
perfect combination of everyday usability and
maximum flexibility.
From a technology and design perspective,
the Sport Turismo utilises all the innovations
introduced with the brand new Panamera
model line. These include the digital Porsche
advanced cockpit, pioneering assistance
systems such as Porsche ‘InnoDrive’ (including
adaptive cruise control), and chassis systems
such as rear-axle steering and Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport). In
addition, all Panamera Sport Turismo vehicles
are equipped with Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) – an active all-wheel drive
system with electronically controlled multi-
plate clutch – as standard. As of the S models,
adaptive air suspension with three-chamber
technology is also supplied as standard.
THE DESIGN AND CONCEPT OF AN ALL-ROUND
SPORTS CAR
Just like the coupé-style Panamera sports
saloon, the Sport Turismo is characterised by
its very dynamic proportions. The vehicle is
5,049mm long, 1,428mm high and 1,937mm
wide, while the large wheelbase spans
2,950mm. The silhouette is further
characterised by short-body overhangs and
large wheels measuring up to 21 inches.