THE NEW PANAMERA. COURAGE CHANGES EVERYTHING.
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THE NEW PANAMERA. COURAGE CHANGES EVERYTHING.
The new Porsche Panamera, redeveloped from the ground up, is a sports car and luxury saloon in one. Its engines and transmission were reengineered, the chassis perfected, the display and operating concept interpreted for the future with multi-touch controls, and its design embodies core brand values even more. Almost everything about the new Panamera is a technological leap forward.
The second generation of the Gran Turismo is currently available in four all-wheel drive versions: Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Diesel and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The Panamera Executive models are the latest additions to the range and combine sporty driving with a comfortable work zone in the rear passenger compartment thanks to an extra 15cm added to the length of the body.
The range introduces a completely new generation of powerful yet efficient engines: 2.9-litre V6 for the Panamera 4S and 4.0-litre V8 for the 4S Diesel and Turbo. The Diesel delivers 422 hp with 850 Nm of torque. For the Turbo, the layout of its two exhaust turbochargers within the V of the cylinder banks results in shorter exhaust paths and more immediate responsiveness.
Any doubts about hybrid technology will evaporate behind the wheel of the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. 462 hp of sports car power with a top speed of 172 mph and 0 to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds with Launch Control. Yet, combined fuel consumption is an impressive 113.0 mpg and only 56 g / km of CO2 emissions are produced.
The full expression of the innovative capacity of the new Panamera is evident from the interior. In front of the driver sits a familiar arrangement of five instruments but, while the central rev-counter is still analogue, it is now flanked by two seven-inch TFT information displays, which can be configured to display information of the driver’ s choosing.
This Porsche Advanced Cockpit is the control centre for a wealth of new connected services, accessed via the new Porsche Communication Management( PCM) system with a high-resolution, 12-inch touchscreen in the centre console. All new Panamera models feature the innovative Porsche Connect Plus module as standard with free online map updates for 24 months. This module enhances existing vehicle functions with intelligent services and makes the connection between the car and driver more intuitive. It is the gateway to assistance functionality, such as self-learning destination search, real time traffic information, even parking information and fuel prices.
The chassis has also been comprehensively redeveloped and now offers sophisticated innovations such as the adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology. With 60 per cent increased air volume, the sporty tuning is pure Porsche and sets a new standard for driving comfort in the luxury saloon market. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport( PDCCS) no longer relies on hydraulic actuators: they are now electromechanical, responding faster and dramatically improving anti-roll stabilisation.
At the heart of the chassis itself, integrated 4D Chassis Control operates as an advanced central brain delivering over 100 messages per second to all the chassis-related units, adapting driving parameters to maintain the optimum spread between comfort and sportiness.
The optional rear-axle steering allows both axles to be steered in opposite directions up to speeds of 31 mph, effectively shortening the wheelbase and so making manoeuvring a breeze. At higher speeds the rear wheels turn up to 2.8 degrees in the same direction as the front wheels, virtually lengthening the wheelbase for greater stability.
The new Panamera models are on sale now priced from £ 66,386.00, including VAT.
' The new Panamera models are on sale now priced from £ 66,386.00, including VAT. For more information please contact the Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex, or pop into the showroom where the team will be happy to welcome you and show you around.
Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex Innovation Drive York Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9TW
01444 242 911 info @ porschemidsussex. co. uk www. porschemidsussex. co. uk
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