You could choose to drive a sporty saloon. Or a sporty MPV. Alternatively, you could choose to drive a four-seater Porsche. Just like the new Panamera S.

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-seat 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 new 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 hommage 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 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 S has a 4.8-litre V8 naturally aspirated engine which generates 294 kW (400 hp) and 500 Nm torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle by a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission enabling smooth gear changes with no discernible interruption in the flow of power. A steel-spring suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is fitted as standard.

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 with its four seats has plenty of space and high-quality features. Heated front seats and climate control are standard. The seat centres, inner side bolsters, door handles, door armrests and armrest section of the centre console are finished in embossed leather, the gear lever or selector and steering wheel rim are in smooth leather. The rev counter has a silver-coloured dial face and the interior trims are finished in high-gloss black. Optional leather and natural leather interiors, in single colour or two-tone combinations, are just one way to personalise your vehicle. Another is with our optional interior packages in carbon, aluminium or woods such as walnut or tineo.

As standard, the new Panamera S is equipped with the BOSE® Surround Sound System. The High-End Surround Sound System from Burmester® is also available as an option.

Environment
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche demonstrate that even high-performance sportscars can achieve moderate fuel consumption and exhaust emission values in their respective category.

The balance is exemplary: the 4.8-litre V8 engines of the Panamera S models comply with both the Euro 5 emission standards in Europe and the ULEV regulations in the USA.

Efficient emission control is achieved by a two-stage cascade-type catalytic converter, which comprises two monoliths arranged in series. These specially coated substrates contain ultra-fine honeycomb channels in which pollutants are converted as exhaust gas passes through.

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.