The 2017 Porsche Panamera - a completely new
development
TORONTO, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - The new 2017 Porsche
Panamera reconciles two contrasting characteristics more than ever
before: the performance of a genuine sports car and the comfort of
a luxury sedan. It is a grand touring automobile that has been
rethought and realigned. The second generation of the Panamera is
advancing to become a performance icon in the luxury class. Porsche
has systematically improved the Panamera concept - with a four-door
sedan that has been redeveloped and reengineered down to the last
detail. Its engines and transmissions have been redesigned, its
chassis even further advanced, and its display and control concept
reinterpreted for the future. The new Panamera also bridges the gap
between the world of focused sports cars and the world of luxurious
sedans with highlights such as rear axle steering, active roll
compensation and a three-chamber air suspension.
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911 design language with a more dynamic flyline
Visually, the unique concept of this new Porsche is reflected in
an expressive design: always a Panamera, unmistakably a sports car
- with long, dynamic proportions, pronounced shoulders, and a roof
line that is 20 mm lower at the rear. This typical Porsche flyline
creates a stylistic link to Porsche's design icon, the 911.
Porsche Advanced Cockpit offers superior functionality and
intuitive operation
The current Porsche interior has been reinterpreted for the
future in the new Panamera. Black panel surfaces and interactive
displays incorporate a clear and intuitive user interface similar
to that of smartphones and tablets and provide practical and
intuitive solutions to control the car. Classic buttons and
conventional instruments have been reduced significantly. They have
been replaced by touch-sensitive panels and individually
configurable displays which take center stage in the new Porsche
Advanced Cockpit - with great benefits for the driver as well as
the front and rear passengers. Despite a significantly extended
range of communication, convenience and assistance systems,
different functions can now be used and operated even more clearly
and intuitively. The Porsche Advanced Cockpit transforms the analog
world into the digital future of mobility, while staying true to
the heritage of Porsche. The analog tachometer, with its central
position in the instrument cluster, is a tribute to every Porsche
sports car of the past.
New V6 and V8 twin-turbo engines with ample power and
full-fledged sound
A Porsche has always impressed with more than just sheer power;
its efficiency is equally important. To elevate this formula to a
new level, all second generation Panamera models have redesigned
engines. They have all been made more powerful, while significantly
improving fuel economy and reducing emissions according to the New
European Driving Cycle. Two new twin-turbo gasoline engines with
direct fuel injection are being introduced at the market launch in
the Panamera Turbo and the Panamera 4S. Both models are equipped
with a permanent all-wheel drive system and a new eight-speed
Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK). The Panamera Turbo is
powered by a 550 hp twin-turbo V8, while the Panamera 4S is
equipped with a 440 hp twin-turbo V6.
A luxury sedan that is at home on the race track
Reflecting the overall concept of the new Panamera, the chassis
also unites the cruising comfort of a luxury sedan with the
performance of a true sports car. The impressive standard setup,
which includes a new electromechanical power steering system, can
be optionally supplemented with innovative systems such as an
adaptive air suspension with new three-chamber technology (standard
on Panamera Turbo), including Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM electronic damper control), the enhanced Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system including Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and active roll stabilization. The
integrated 4D Chassis Control system analyzes and synchronizes all
chassis systems in real time and optimizes the road performance of
the new Panamera. Porsche is also improving the steering precision
and handling of the new Panamera with rear axle steering - which
has been adapted from the 918 Spyder and 911 Turbo. Braking
performance has also been improved.
A new generation of driver assistance systems
The Panamera is equipped with many standard and optional
assistance systems, which make life easier and more convenient
while driving. One of the new systems is Night Vision Assistant,
which uses a thermal imaging camera to detect people and large
animals and displays a highlighted warning indicator in the
cockpit. The new Night Vision Assistant is one of the assistance
systems that helps avoid critical situations in advance. Looking
especially far ahead along the road is the new Porsche InnoDrive,
which includes adaptive cruise control. Based on navigation data
and signals from radar and video sensors, it computes and activates
the optimal acceleration and deceleration rates for maximum
efficiency, for the next 1.8 miles. In doing so, this electronic
advancement automatically takes corners, inclines and speed limits
into account.
New engines in detail: more power, improved fuel
efficiency
The V6 and V8 turbo engines of the Panamera are new, powerful,
and fuel-efficient. And they all share a special conceptual design
characteristic, with a central turbo layout. This means that the
turbochargers of the new Panamera engines are integrated centrally
into the V of the cylinder banks. This layout offers numerous
benefits: the engines are more compact, and can be mounted lower as
a result, which reduces the vehicle's center of gravity. The short
pathways between the two turbochargers and the combustion chambers
foster spontaneous throttle response. Engine response can be
sharpened further by using the optional Mode Switch with Sport
Response Button. The Mode Switch, which was first introduced in the
Porsche 918 Spyder, is a rotary dial located within the steering
wheel, which can be used to activate one of four driving modes
(Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or Individual). Located at the center of
the switch is the Sport Response Button. It can be used to generate
the maximum amount of power and acceleration potential at the touch
of a button.
The Panamera Turbo is now the most powerful model in the range.
Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 develops 550 hp at 5,750 rpm and a
maximum torque of 567 lb-ft between 1,960 and 4,500 rpm. It has 30
hp more than the previous model, and its maximum torque has been
increased by 51 lb-ft. The eight-cylinder engine is capable of
propelling the Panamera Turbo from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds; with
the Sport Chrono Package, this time is reduced to just 3.4 seconds.
The Panamera Turbo can reach a top track speed of 190 mph, and has
a weight of 4398 pounds according to DIN measurement. These are
impressive figures that illustrate just how easily the engine can
propel the Panamera with its power-to-weight ratio of just 8
lbs/hp.
Porsche uses twin-scroll turbochargers to supply compressed air
to the V8's combustion chambers. The two counter-rotating impellers
produce maximum torque at very low engine speeds. The Panamera
Turbo is also the first Porsche to be equipped with cylinder
deactivation control. Under partial load, the system temporarily
and imperceptibly shuts off four of the eight cylinders. This
reduces fuel consumption by up to 30 percent compared to the car
running on eight cylinders, depending on how much power is needed
while the engine is in four-cylinder mode.
The 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo engine of the Panamera 4S develops a
maximum power of 440 hp (20 hp more than the previous model) at
5,650 rpm. Between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm, the new six-cylinder
delivers 405 lb-ft (21 lb-ft more) to the wheels. Weighing 4123
pounds according to DIN measurement, The Panamera 4S can reach 60
mph in just 4.2 seconds (4.0 seconds with the Sport Chrono
Package), and achieves a top track speed of 180 mph.
Like the eight-cylinder engine of the Panamera Turbo, the
six-cylinder engine of the Panamera 4S also has direct-injection
nozzles that are positioned centrally in the combustion chamber.
This injector position offers optimal combustion, maximum
efficiency and very good engine response. EPA rated fuel economy
numbers will be available at a later date. The 4S and Turbo are
also characterized by exceptionally sonorous and authentic
sound.
Details of the new design: even more dynamic
proportions
The exterior of the second generation Panamera has also been
sharpened. It is based on very dynamic proportions. The new
Panamera is 198.8 inches / 5,049 mm (+1.3 in / 34 mm) long, 76.3
inches / 1,937 mm (+0.2 in / 6 mm) wide and 56 inches / 1,423 mm
(+0.2 in / 5 mm) high. Despite the slight increase in height, the
four-door sedan looks much lower and longer. This is primarily due
to the reduced height above the rear passenger compartment - 20 mm
less than before - while maintaining consistently good headroom.
This changes the car's overall appearance completely. The wheelbase
has been increased by 1.2 inches / 30 mm to 116.1 inches / 2,950
mm, stretching the car's proportions. The front wheels were moved
further forward, reducing the front overhang and making the
distance between the A-pillar and the front axle even larger. The
rear overhang is slightly longer, giving the car a more powerful
appearance.
The Panamera has only grown six millimeters in width, but
visually it seems like several centimeters. This effect is created
by features such as the A-shaped air intake, which extends out to
the sides and creates a completely new front-end design. At the
same time, a precisely designed crossbar in the central radiator
inlet emphasizes the car's width. The arrow-shaped hood moves this
visual effect forward and lower thanks to the prominently contoured
powerdome, whose lines now reach into the bumper. The lower front
end was enabled by the new compact construction of the engines in
the vehicle concept. To the left and right of the powerdome, the
hood blends precisely into the stronger flares of the front fenders
- a typical Porsche design trait. LED headlights with their
four-point LED daytime running lights, available in three versions,
give the Panamera an air of confidence.
Like the hood, hatch, roof and fenders, the side body is made
entirely of aluminum, and resembles the silhouette of a sports car
more than ever thanks to its dynamic roof line. At the rear, this
roof line becomes the charismatic Porsche flyline - the distinctive
lines that adorn all of the brand's coupés. Two precisely executed
edges on the lateral roof line visually lower the silhouette's
center of gravity. The appearance of the side windows has also been
restyled: its visually continuous surface, together with its lines
on the rear body, creates a stylistic affinity to the Porsche 911.
The doors and fenders appear three-dimensional, with incident light
shining on their convex and concave surfaces generating muscular
tension. Air exhaust ports behind the front wheels serve as the key
design components in this area. The flared lips of the wheel arches
also emphasize the muscular appearance of the Panamera. They
provide space for the 19-inch (4S), 20-inch (Turbo) and optional
21-inch alloy wheels.
The fact that the Panamera is not a conventional sedan is
emphasized by the rear more than from any other perspective. The
'greenhouse' - made up of the roof, roof pillars, and window
surfaces - is supported by a powerful and broad shoulder section.
The most prominent components identifying the rear body are,
without a doubt, the three-dimensional LED rear lights with
integrated four-point brake lights. The rear lights are connected
by a narrow LED strip. Together, all of these elements create an
unmistakable night design. Integrated seamlessly and elegantly into
the hatch, which features electric opening and closing as standard,
is the extendible rear spoiler that is now finished in body color.
On the Panamera Turbo, the wing also splits as it extends,
providing additional surface area. A diffuser with integrated dual
stainless steel exhaust pipes left and right rounds out the rear
section of the car. The Panamera 4S is characterized by round
tailpipes, while the Panamera Turbo features a trapezoidal tailpipe
design.
Porsche operating philosophy - future-based
interpretation
The new Panamera is characterized by a completely new interior
design. In many areas, touch-sensitive surfaces replace classic
buttons, and high-resolution displays integrate seamlessly into the
interior. In the luxury sedan segment, the digitalization of the
Porsche interior, which began with the 918 Spyder, has reached the
next stage of development in the Panamera in the form of the new
Porsche Advanced Cockpit. From the low seat position typical of
sports cars, drivers are not just provided a fascinating view of
the car's fenders and powerdome, but also two 7-inch displays that
are placed directly in the driver's line of sight for ideal
ergonomics. The tachometer, which remains an analog instrument, is
located between these two displays. Meanwhile, the console between
the driver and the front passenger is dominated by the 12.3-inch
touchscreen of the next generation Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) system. The driver and front passenger can set the
configuration for this display individually. Integrated into the
PCM are features such as online navigation, the online functions of
Porsche Connect, smartphone integration via Apple® Car Play™, and a
new voice control system that responds to natural language input.
The PCM - with its high-end, high-resolution display - transitions
seamlessly into the black panel concept of the center console with
a shift-by-wire gear selector. A new control panel with
touch-sensitive switches on the center console enables intuitive
control of various functions. Even the louvers of the central air
vent are electrically adjusted by touch-sensitive sliders. Rear
passengers can control air conditioning and infotainment functions
using the optional four-zone automatic climate control system.
In addition, the Porsche Panamera offers a high level of
variability, making it very suitable for everyday use with a
40:20:40 split of the folding rear bench backrests (ranging from
17.4 cu ft/495 liters to 46.0 cu ft/1,304 liters of luggage
capacity with the rear seats folded). New options such as the
panoramic tilt roof, massage seats, ambient lighting and a 3D
high-end sound system from Burmester® raise the level of luxury in
the Panamera to new heights.
The new 2017 Porsche Panamera will make its appearance at U.S.
dealers in January 2017. Pricing for
the Panamera 4S starts at $99,900,
while the Panamera Turbo starts at $146,900, not including the $1,050 delivery, processing and handling fee.
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