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2010-2012 Porsche Panamera review
The distinguishing features of the Panamera and Panamera 4 are the 18-inch Panamera wheels, black brake calipers and twin single-tube tailpipes. The side windows have matt black borders.
Characteristic of the new Panamera are the black double slats on the side air intakes in the front apron and a rear apron diffuser with black-grained finish. The new Panamera 4 is identifiable by the titanium-coloured double slats and a rear apron diffuser with fins.
In terms of performance, the Panamera and Panamera 4 are equipped with the new 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine. Efficient and sporty, thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI,) and VarioCam Plus fitted as standard, it generates 220 kW (300 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.
On the new Panamera, power is transmitted to the rear axle by the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK,) with Auto Start/Stop function which is fitted standard. This double-clutch transmission enables fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power, for increased performance and greater comfort but low fuel consumption.
On the new Panamera 4, drive force is transmitted to the road by the active all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction Management (PTM) and by the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with Auto Start/Stop function, both of which are fitted as standard.
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is standard on both models. Adaptive air suspension in conjunction with PASM is available on request.
Also standard is Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance, delivering better traction and increased safety.
And yet the gross weight of these models is as low as 1,730 kg. Driving pleasure is simply inevitable.
The figures speak for themselves: the new Panamera accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in an impressive 6.3 seconds, with a top speed of 259 km/h. The Panamera 4 completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in just 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 257 km/h.
Both models are equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights.
The interior offers plenty of comfort and lots of space. The two individual seats in the rear compartment fold separately or jointly, increasing luggage capacity to 1,250 litres. Automatic climate control is standard. Three interior colours are available for the partial leather interior. The seat surfaces, inner backrest surfaces and side bolsters, door handles, door armrests and armrest section of the centre console are finished in embossed leather, while the gear lever or selector and steering wheel rim are in smooth-finish leather.
The three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel, black dial faces and interior trims in high-gloss black add to the interior's visual appeal.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module is standard on all models. This unit is compatible with the BOSE Surround Sound System, which is standard or the BURMESTER High End Surround Sound System, available as an option.
The new Panamera and Panamera 4 models offer the best of both worlds: performance and practicality. They are comfortable, luxurious, fit for long journeys, and every bit a Porsche.
Models:
Panamera
Panamera Diesel
Panamera 4
Panamera S
Panamera 4S
Panamera Turbo
Panamera GTS
Panamera S Hybrid
Panamera Turbo S
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