2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel

2011-05-08

The Panamera collection extends with all the introduction with the new Porsche Panamera Diesel, additional enhancing the model's appeal to Uk consumers. A high end Gran Turismo, the Porsche Panamera Diesel is able to taking 4 passengers in sporting comfort from Lands Finish to Loch Ness with out refuelling.

Coping easily with short bursts of speed and cross nation touring, this lengthy distance sporting efficiency is delivered by the smooth-running three.0-litre V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) accomplished between 3,800 rpm and four,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 550 Nm, available all the way from 1,750 rpm to two,750 rpm, delivers large pulling energy. It can be solely available with rear-wheel generate and makes use of a highly effective eight-speed Tiptronic S as regular. The six-cylinder turbo diesel engine powers the brand new Gran Turismo from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.eight seconds, having a top velocity of a hundred and fifty mph (242 km/h).

The Porsche Panamera Diesel delivers a extremely attractive driving vary of additional than 745 miles on one 80-litre tank, emits 172 g/km and delivers a Combined fuel economic climate of 43.5mpg (6.five l/100 km). Together with the optional reduced rolling resistance tyres, efficiency improves further nonetheless, to 167 g/km and 44.8mpg on the Blended cycle.

The model's 3.0-litre V6 engine is state from the artwork in diesel technology: common rail direct injection by way of piezo valves at a stress of 2000 bar, turbocharging using electrically managed variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) and emission manage accomplished by managed exhaust gasoline recirculation, oxidation catalyst and particle filter.

Efficiency, generous torque and reduced usage are accompanied by sleek running, reliability and low emissions. An extra contributing aspect is the car start/stop purpose, that is fitted as standard. Adaptive air suspension is accessible as an alternative towards the regular steel spring suspension, to offer an even wider collection of suspension settings to extend the driving characteristics further still. Through its proportions alone, the Panamera stands out obviously in its marketplace segment: measuring 1931mm (76.0in) in width and 1418mm (55.8in) in height, the Panamera is both wider and reduced than equivalent four-door models. The unmistakable, sleek GT silhouette is produced by an general length of 4970mm (195.7in) and short, sporting overhangs front and rear. This new design might be recognised by the lettering 'diesel' on the front doorways.

Each Panamera, such as the new Diesel design, has a significant degree of standard specification that includes leather interior, Porsche Lively Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tyre strain monitoring, automatic dimming rear see mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a 3 yr warranty.

Fitted to each and every Panamera is a Porsche Automobile Tracking Method (VTS), a innovative automobile safety bundle authorized to Thatcham Group five standard, and buyers will also be able to discover the prospective of their new vehicle by participating inside a complimentary course at the Porsche Encounter Centre, Silverstone. The Porsche Panamera Diesel costs £62,134 (eighty,183 euro in Germany inc. VAT) and is also on sale in the Uk from August 2011.