So, you have duties to perform, but who says that you cannot follow your heart and combine practicality with pleasure at the same time? No, for us, there is no conflict here, but a principle: efficiency. It's not about maximum engine power, but intelligent overall performance. That makes practical sense, and pleasure, too.

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.

Design
As you can see, we didn’t experiment with the car’s design. We stuck with our philosophy that form should follow function. Nothing else would have made sense. Nothing else would have produced a four-seater Porsche.

But how can you tell whether it has the Porsche DNA? From the distinctive proportions and lines on all models. The wings are slightly higher than the bonnet and, at the rear, they are distinctly muscular and form the typical Porsche shoulder line.

The silhouette of the Panamera models is therefore typically Porsche. It is dynamic without being overbearing, and exudes elegance rather than extravagance. In its class, the total length of less than five metres is to its advantage. The front, shoulders, and rear all have instantly recognisable Porsche traits. Particularly striking are the side air outlets behind the front wheels – paying homage to the Carrera GT.

The result is a timeless exterior, a spacious interior and excellent aerodynamics: the Panamera S models have a drag coefficient of 0.29, the Panamera models and the Panamera Turbo 0.30.

Drive
For us (and you?), it’s not just about mobility. It’s about journeys that are an experience in themselves. It’s about time to oneself. It’s about ease of performance and a relationship with the road. We believe it’s about the pure driving experience. And it has to be so, regardless of whether you sit in the front or the back. It’s about four doors and four seats in a Porsche. Sportscar technology for four.

Performance
In terms of performance, the Panamera is equipped with the new 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine. Efficient and sporty, thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 51) and VarioCam Plus (p. 52) fitted as standard, it generates 220 kW (300 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.

Safety
In the new Panamera models, we have further improved our airbag technology in the form of full-size driver and front passenger airbags which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and type of accident (e.g. frontal or offset frontal). Two sensors in the front end allow a crash to be detected and evaluated far sooner and with considerably greater accuracy. In less serious accidents, the airbags are only partially inflated, thereby minimising discomfort to the occupants.

As standard, the knee airbags for the driver and front passenger are supplemented by the Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP). This comprises two-chamber side airbags for the pelvis and thorax regions, curtain airbags along the entire roof frame and the side windows from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, and side impact protection elements in the doors. Side airbags in the rear compartment are available as an option.

As standard, all of the new Panamera models are equipped with enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance. Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car. Using this information, PSM is able to calculate the actual direction of travel at any given moment. If the car begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM applies selective braking on individual wheels to restore stability.

Comfort
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 1,263 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.

Environment
Sportiness and environmental responsibility do not have to be mutually exclusive. After all, you want to do your part for the environment and do so without having to make sacrifices.
The balance is exemplary: the Panamera complyies with the Euro 5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV regulations in the USA.

Colours
The extensive colour range of the New Panamera models offers no fewer than 17 exterior colours. In total, there are two solid, ten metallic and five special colours to choose from. Then there are six interior colours and four two-tone equipment finishes, plus six interior packages in aluminium, carbon or a selection of woods.