Four doors. Four seats. Eight cylinders. Up to this point, others may even have been able to keep up. But then comes a point of difference in the form of the new Panamera Turbo. It not only joins a long line of Porsche Turbo models, it leads the way with its extensive standard equipment combined with a host of features that are exclusive to a Turbo.

Design
What about the aesthetics? 19-inch Panamera Turbo wheels and red brake calipers, naturally. Twin dual-tube tailpipes in the unmistakable Turbo design. Four LED daytime running lights in each headlight unit with separate direction indicators.

The front apron features horizontal slats and longitudinal struts in the air intakes. The air outlets in the wing behind the front wheels also have slats. Five, to be exact, and all in a chrome finish. The chrome-coloured air outlets in the wing behind the front wheels have five slats. The auto-deploying two-piece rear spoiler is typically characteristic.

Performance
The new Panamera Turbo is powered by a 4.8-litre V8 twin-turbo engine that generates an output of 368 kW (500 hp) and 700 Nm. The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is fitted as standard, as is Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with intelligent all-wheel drive and an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch.

Also fitted as standard is adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with three damping, suspension and ride-height settings ranging from comfort to sporty. Increased performance or greater comfort? The choice is yours. Simply press the button.

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
And what about the interior? Typically Porsche with all the usual Turbo features. A perfect combination of sportiness and comfort. As standard equipment, the interior features electrically adjustable comfort seats in the front including a 14-way power seats with memory package, with seat heating front and rear.

Moreover, the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) – standard in the Panamera Turbo – has been combined 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 Panamera Turbo meets the requirements of Euro U5 and LEV. This is achieved through the use of fuel-efficient technologies such as direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus.

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.