2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

With its new top model in the Gran Turismo model line, Porsche is raising the bar for sporty four-door cars in the luxury class by yet another notch. The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. Despite the increased power and higher torque, fuel consumption values remain at the moderate level of the Panamera Turbo - yet another example of "Porsche Intelligent Performance".

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Even for a top luxury class model, Porsche's new top-of-the-range Panamera boasts an extraordinarily comprehensive equipment level. For example, in keeping with the high performance Panamera's sporty concept, it features the sports exhaust system as standard for an even more emotional engine sound as well as every driving dynamics control system that there is for the Gran Turismo. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an active rollstabilisation system, nips in the bud the vehicle's tendency to lean when cornering, thus enhancing agility and comfort in equal measure. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) applies a variable torque split to the rear wheels combined with an electronically controlled rear differential lock, thus ensuring superior traction in every driving situation. The steering system uses the speed-dependent Servotronic. It goes without saying that the suspension of the Panamera Turbo S features the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive damper control and adaptive air suspension with additional air volume.

The sporty character of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is apparent not just in its performance but is also reflected on the exterior. The 20-inch 911 Turbo II wheels with increased rear axle track width, side skirts from the Porsche Exclusive range and the adaptive extending four-way rear spoiler in the exterior colour ensure particularly sporty performance and look. The fusion of exclusivity and sportiness is conveyed in the interior by the bi-colour leather finish, featured as standard. The new combination of black/cream is offered exclusively for the Panamera Turbo S with agate grey/cream also being added as an exclusive combination from autumn 2011.

Interior: Bi-colour leather finish and comfort seats

The fusion of exclusivity and sportiness is conveyed in the interior by the bi-colour leather finish, featured as standard. The new combination of black/cream is offered exclusively for the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S with agate grey/cream also being added as an exclusive combination from the autumn. The birch anthracite interior package and prominent Porsche crest on the front headrests provide the finishing touch to the interior of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S. The front door entry guards and instrument cluster are embellished with "turbo S" lettering for additional differentiation.

The 14-way adjustable front comfort seats featured as standard are combined with the Comfort Memory Package for excellent ride comfort. The Memory Package includes extending seat bottom as well as lumbar support and electric steering column adjustment. Front and rear seat heating is featured as standard; seat ventilation is available as an option. Adaptive sports seats based on this seat system and including Comfort Memory Package with raised seat side bolsters and electric 18-way adjustment are available as an option. At the rear, two single seats with folding centre armrest afford generous head and leg room even for tall passengers.

Specifications of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S

• Displacement: 4,806 cc
• Bore: 96.0 mm
• Stroke: 83.0 mm
• Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
• Engine Power: 405 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 750 Nm at 2,250-4,500 rpm with overboost 800 Nm at 2,500-4,000 rpm
• Power Output per Litre: 84.3 kW/litre (114.4 hp/litre)
• Maximum Revs: 6,700 rpm
• Fuel Type: Premium Plus
• Dimensions

1. Length: 4,970 mm
2. Width: 1,931 mm
3. Height: 1,418 mm
4. Wheelbase: 2,920 mm
5. Track width

• Front: 1,646 mm
• Rear: 1,642 mm

1. Luggage compartment volume according to VDA: 432 to 1,250 litres
2. Fuel tank capacity: 100 litres
3. Unladen weight, DIN: 1,995 kg
4. Permissible gross weight: 2,500 kg
5. Permissible roof load: 75 kg

• Performance

1. Top speed: 306 km/h (190.1 mph)
2. 0-100 km/h: (62 mph) 3.8 s
3. 0-160 km/h: (99 mph) 8.3 s
4. 0-200 km/h: (124 mph) 12.9 s
5. 0-1,000 metres: (3,2801 ft) 21.6 s

• Fuel Consumption

1. Urban: 17.0 litres/100 km
2. Extra urban: 8.4 litres/100 km
3. Combined: 11.5 litres/100 km
4. CO2 Emissions: Total 270 (265) g/km
5. Emission Category: Euro 5

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