2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2011-04-01


The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is raising the bar for sporting four-door luxury vehicles. The new addition to the Gran Turismo vary offers a distinctive combination of performance and performance, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-litre, V8 twin-turbocharged engine delivers 550 hp (410 kW), an increase of ten per cent or fifty hp (37 kW) a lot more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also raises from 700 to 750 Nm and inside the "Sport" and "Sport Plus" mode on the standard Activity Chrono Deal Turbo - and in the course of kick-down in typical mode - the eight cylinder engine delivers 800 Nm courtesy for the over-boost purpose.

This uprated engine delivers document sprint occasions for that new leading on the collection Panamera. When using the Launch Control purpose, 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is reached in three.eight seconds, with a top speed of 191 mph (306 km/h) probable. Then again, despite the elevated overall performance, fuel usage from the Porsche Panamera Turbo S continues to be in the moderate degree of the Panamera Turbo at 24.6mpg Mixed about the NEDC - an instance of Porsche Intelligent Efficiency.

The increased performance compared together with the Panamera Turbo may be attributed to two key enhancements. Enhanced turbochargers with titanium-aluminium turbine wheels and modified engine control management. The usage of the innovative titanium-aluminium alloy minimizes the body weight in the turbine and compressor wheel. This results in a reduce second of inertia, and thus enhanced and even more responsive acceleration. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S boasts a comprehensive gear level. In holding with all the sporting idea of this especially high-performance Panamera, the Turbo S functions several essential driving dynamics control systems as standard. As an example, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an lively roll stabilisation system, boosts cornering balance and thus enhances both driving dynamics and comfort in equal measure. Porsche Torque Vectoring As well as (PTV Plus) applies a variable torque split towards the rear wheels which, in combination with an electronically managed rear restricted slip differential, guarantees superior traction and as a result higher agility in each and every driving situation. The Sport Chrono Offer Turbo, which tunes the suspension settings and engine controls, tends to make the automobile even even more sporting when the extra "Sport Plus" button is pressed. Completing the dynamic enhancements is really a sports activities exhaust program that delivers a particularly emotive engine sound.

The distinct character of your new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is apparent not just in its efficiency, but is also reflected around the exterior. The 20-inch Turbo II alloy wheels with increased rear axle track width, side skirts from your Porsche Unique collection and the adaptive extending four-way rear spoiler co-ordinated inside the exterior color fitted as regular contribute to an appropriately performance-oriented appearance. The fusion of exclusivity and sportiness is conveyed within through the standard two-colour leather upholstery. Two new optional mixtures of black/cream and agate grey/cream are offered exclusively for that new Panamera Turbo S and will probably be out there from the autumn.

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S goes on sale in June and is also priced from £122,623. Fitted to every Panamera Turbo S is really a Porsche Car Monitoring System (VTS), a innovative vehicle protection package accepted to Thatcham Category five regular, and customers will also have the ability to discover the potential of their new car by participating inside a complimentary course in the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.