2023-11-24 16:47:00
The luxury sports saloon is characterized by a wider range of digital functions, a fresh and expressive design, as well as a broader spectrum between stability and ride comfort.
More powerful E-Hybrid propulsion systems and a new high-performance suspension system contribute to the goal of offering the most dynamic sedan in the segment.
The Porsche Panamera enters its third generation. The luxury saloon from the sports car manufacturer accentuates its character with even more powerful drive systems. Its qualities have been improved through a modernized control concept and extensive implementation of innovative technology.
One of these elements is the new Porsche Active Ride suspension system, which combines a significantly higher level of comfort with the sporty qualities inherent to Porsche. The integration of the user’s own digital ecosystem into Porsche Communication Management (PCM) offers new ways to interact with the vehicle.
The technical, elegant and dynamic design of the new Panamera gives the attractive proportions of the model a more modern reinterpretation. A wide range of assistance systems and a redesigned, driver-focused interior enhance the driving experience.
Better sensations with the latest generation suspension systems
The new Panamera has as standard a two-chamber air suspension, two-valve shock absorbers and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The two-valve technology separates the compression and rebound stages for damping control and therefore offers an even wider range between comfort and sportiness.
This system significantly limits the effect of transverse joints and other irregularities on the road, while ensuring greater body stability during dynamic driving. The car’s agility can be further improved thanks to the optional four-wheel steering.
In addition, the innovative Porsche Active Ride is available as an option for the E-Hybrid versions of the new Panamera. It outperforms other suspension systems in all relevant parameters and offers an unprecedented range between comfort and stability.
The basis is newly developed active shock absorbers, also with two-valve technology and each connected to an electrically driven hydraulic pump. This generates a flow that varies the volume in the shock absorber, as necessary, in order to quickly, precisely and selectively alter the forces transmitted between the wheels and the frame.
This almost completely counteracts and compensates for movements caused by road irregularities. This technology is complemented by a set of low-weight, single-chamber pneumatic springs.
The Panamera’s body remains level at all times, even during hard braking, sudden changes of direction or rapid acceleration. In smooth driving, the system absorbs bumps almost completely.
When driving fast, Porsche Active Ride ensures a perfect connection to the road, thanks to a balanced distribution of loads on the wheels.
If the corresponding mode is activated, the suspension can overcompensate for pitch and roll tendencies to reduce the forces affecting the occupants. In this configuration, the new Panamera leans when cornering like a motorcycle would.
Likewise, it forces the front part down when accelerating or the rear part when braking. When the car is stationary, the Porsche Active Ride suspension system raises the body to a comfortable height for entry or exit.
More E-Performance and completely renewed engines
Porsche offers a total of four efficient E-Hybrid powertrains for the new Panamera, in response to the high demand for this type of propulsion system. All E-Hybrid variants provide greater performance, autonomy and efficiency. The Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid is ready to go on the market.
At its heart is a completely revised four-liter turbo V8 engine. The power of the newly developed electric motor is 190 horsepower (140 kW). Together, they achieve 680 hp (500 kW) and an impressive 930 Nm of torque. Porsche integrates the electric motor into the housing of the eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, which has been thoroughly redesigned.
By dispensing with a specific housing for the electric motor, around five kilograms are saved. Integration into the transmission oil circuit also optimizes the thermal balance of the electric machine and allows for continuous high performance.
The Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h. Its battery capacity is now 25.9 kWh. This allows an equivalent electric range of up to 91 kilometers in the WLTP combined cycle or 83-93 km in the urban cycle. A new 11 kW AC charger reduces the charging process to 2 hours and 39 minutes, if connected to the appropriate outlet.
Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid
The Panamera and Panamera 4 variants will also be available at launch. Modifications to boost pressure, injection rate and ignition timing optimize the performance of the 2.9-liter V6 turbo engine.
It now produces 353 HP (260 kW) and 500 Nm of torque, an increase of 23 HP (17 kW) and 50 Nm compared to its predecessor. This reduces the Panamera’s 0-100 km/h acceleration time to 5.1 seconds and increases its top speed to 272 km/h. The Panamera 4 with all-wheel drive now takes 4.8 seconds and reaches 270 km/h
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The new Panamera maintains its characteristic lines and proportions. It measures 5,052 mm in length (Executive: 5,202 mm), 1,937 mm in width and 1,423 mm in height (Executive: 1,428 mm). Its renewed appearance gives it an even more expressive and sporty appearance. At the front, an additional air intake above the license plate provides the greater air flow necessary for the propulsion systems.
In profile, the new window line emphasizes the sedan image of this four-door sports car. The outer edges of the rear window are flush with the contour of the body, creating harmonious lines at the rear.
The Porsche Driver Experience cockpit concept presents the ideal balance between digital and analogue controls. Places the essential elements for driving along the driver’s axis. The gear selector lever is located just to the right of the steering wheel.
The Normal, Sport and Sport Plus mode switch and the assistance control buttons are also easily accessible to the driver. This means that it is not necessary to take your eyes off the road to select those programs or operate the driving assistance systems.
Interior
With an optional display, the passenger can be closely integrated into the riding experience. With a diameter of 10.9 inches, it displays vehicle performance data when requested. It also allows you to operate the infotainment system and play video while the car is moving. To avoid distracting the driver, this passenger screen cannot be seen from the driver’s seat.
A more distinctive Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid
Model variants with the Turbo name occupy a special position at Porsche in terms of performance. In the Panamera range, that version is the Turbo E-Hybrid.
Externally, it is characterized by a different rear apron with painted diffuser panels, a specific front apron in the body color and dark bronze chrome exhaust outlets. Optionally, like the other versions, it can be equipped with wheels with a central nut.
The Turbonite color, exclusive to this version, is used as a contrast on the window frames and in the “Turbo” logo on the tailgate, as well as on the Porsche emblem on the hood, wheels and steering wheel.
Inside, that Turbonite color is combined with carbon elements to create a sporty atmosphere. It is found, for example, on the rev counter and on the controls on the center console.
Digital experience and new assistance systems
The new Panamera will become an integral part of the driver’s digital ecosystem. To log in with their personal Porsche ID, all customers have to do is scan a QR code displayed on the PCM with their smartphone. Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto allow you to link personal data and car data to improve usability.
The integration of the vehicle functions of the MyPorsche app into Apple CarPlay enables optimized operation of these digital functions and presents a clearer overview. Elements such as air conditioning, seat massage or ambient lighting can be controlled directly via Apple CarPlay® or with the Siri voice assistant.
Details
As standard, Porsche equips the Panamera with Matrix LED headlights. The high-resolution HD-Matrix LED lighting system, with more than 32,000 pixels per headlamp, is available as an option. It offers completely new lighting functions, such as lane-specific lighting. The range of the light beam reaches up to 600 meters. Porsche has significantly improved the range of assistance systems on the new Panamera.
The standard Active Speed Assist now interacts with traffic sign recognition. If the system is in use, the Panamera will automatically not drive faster than permitted. Porsche InnoDrive, which includes adaptive cruise control, features active lane guidance and junction assist. A diversion assistant is now also part of the range of functions.
Another novelty is that, during automatic parking, the driver no longer has to be in the car, although he is still responsible for the maneuver. The parking process can be monitored from a mobile phone with the new Remote ParkAssist function.
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