Strength of character. The new Panamera Turbo S. The "Turbo S" in the name not only promises extensive standard equipment and specific design elements, but also superior power development and a high level of efficiency. All this plus the strength of character typical of the Panamera Turbo S.

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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.

How can you tell whether it has the Porsche DNA? From the distinctive proportions and lines. 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.

A low, wide stance. A sleek roofline. The overall impression leaves you in no doubt that these are true sportscar proportions. Typically Porsche.

The most striking aspect of the rear is undoubtedly the spoiler which is integrated into the rear lid. From a speed of around 90 km/h, it deploys automatically, as you may already have suspected. However, on the Panamera Turbo models, it doesn’t stop there. The spoiler splits in the middle and extensions deploy to the left and right, making it considerably wider to further reduce lift at the rear axle.

The wheels are of classic sportscar design: fine-spoked, lightweight, and stylish. Sizes range from 18 inches to 20 inches, and all the wheels provide a good glimpse of the brake system. Just another example of sporty styling.

The appearance of all models can be customised to your individual taste. The colour palette offers no fewer than 16 exterior colours. In total, there are two solid, nine metallic and five special colours to choose from. An additional metallic colour – Agate Grey Metallic – is available for the Panamera Turbo S. On request, you can opt to have your Panamera model finished in practically any colour of your choice. In addition, a wide range of personalisation options is available.

So you see, whichever way you look at it, it looks like a Porsche and, most importantly, it feels like one too.

Performance
The 4.8-litre V8 twin-turbo engine is available in two power ratings: the 368 kW (500 hp) version with a maximum torque of 700 Nm which powers the Panamera Turbo and the 405 kW (550 hp) variant with a maximum torque of 750 Nm (800 Nm with overboost) which features in the Panamera Turbo S.

The engines have been designed using lightweight technology, including forged pistons and one-piece aluminium cylinder heads, and feature integral dry-sump lubrication for a reliable oil supply, even when a high performance driving style is adopted. They also have direct fuel injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and charge-air cooling.

The higher power output for the Panamera Turbo S has been achieved by revising the engine management system and using two modified turbochargers whose lighter turbine wheels, made from a titanium/aluminium alloy, respond up to 30% more quickly. Visually, that extra power is expressed by new engine compartment styling featuring a titanium coloured intake manifold and carbon inlays.

In terms of performance figures, the top speed of the Panamera Turbo is 303 km/h and that of the Panamera Turbo S is 306 km/h. The Panamera Turbo sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, the Panamera Turbo S in 3.8 seconds (with activated SPORT PLUS button).

The Sport Chrono Package Turbo, optional on the Panamera Turbo and standard on the Panamera Turbo S, enhances performance even more. The ‘overboost’ function temporarily increases the charge pressure by up to 10% when accelerating at full throttle, enabling the Panamera Turbo and the Panamera Turbo S to briefly deliver up to 770 Nm and 800 Nm of torque respectively.

Panamera Turbo/Panamera Turbo S: Fuel consumption in (l/100 km) urban 17.0 · extra urban 8.4 · combined 11.5 · CO2 emissions 270 g/km

Safety
Porsche brakes are renowned for their stopping power, setting the standards for deceleration and stability. They are designed to cope with extreme forces such as those experienced during hard braking.

The Panamera, Panamera Diesel, Panamera 4, Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid and Panamera 4S all have a braking system equipped with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the front and four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at the rear. The brake calipers on the Panamera, Panamera Diesel and Panamera 4 are finished in black; on the Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid and Panamera 4S, they are silver-coloured. The brake disc diameters are 360 mm and 330 mm at the front and rear respectively.

Owing to its greater engine power, the Panamera Turbo and Turbo S model’s braking system features red-painted six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the front and a four-piston unit at the rear, and brake discs with a diameter of 390 mm at the front and 350 mm at the rear for outstanding braking performance and a short braking distance.

The brake calipers have an enclosed monobloc construction. This makes them tough but light and enables a rapid response and release of the brake. The pedal travel is short and easy to control.

All models have grooved brake discs ensuring optimum braking even under extreme conditions. The discs are internally vented for rapid heat dispersal.

The Panamera models are also equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), designed to keep deceleration constant. A specially designed air duct cools the brakes effectively and, for added safety, a brake pad wear indicator for each wheel informs you when the brake pads need to be replaced.

The electric parking brake, which you can activate and deactivate manually, releases automatically as you pull away. With the hill-hold function, you can pull away without ever rolling back. The system automatically detects when the vehicle has come to a halt on an uphill gradient. PSM then maintains the brake pressure at all four wheels for a brief period to prevent the vehicle from moving in the opposite direction.

All models are equipped with a driving light assistant, which switches the lights on automatically when it gets dark. All models are equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic range adjustment and a headlight cleaning system. With dipped or main beam, the road ahead is illuminated more uniformly. The lighting system features an automatic switch-off and the ‘Welcome Home’ function – a customisable delayed switch-off timer that keeps the daytime running lights, the taillights and, where applicable, the courtesy lights switched on until you reach your front door.

LED daytime running lights are standard equipment on all Panamera models. On the Panamera Turbo models, each main headlight unit has four LED spotlights; on all other models, the LEDs are arranged horizontally in the front light units. Daytime running lights improve safety driving daylight hours as they make you more visible to other road users.

Also contained in the front light units are the direction indicators, bar-shaped LED light guides in the form of position lights or – exclusively reserved for the Panamera Turbo models – LED light guides as a border for the indicators.

The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) is standard on the Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo models and available as an option for all other Panamera models. Its dynamic cornering light function swivels the headlights towards the inside of a bend based on steering angle and road speed and the static cornering lights activate the auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate more of the road at tight bends and turns. Put simply, when you enter a bend, the road ahead is illuminated immediately so you can see any obstacles much sooner.

The system also features speed-dependent headlight range control. With adaptive light systems, it is possible for the maximum range of the dipped beams to be increased as a function of the speed of the vehicle. PDLS takes care of this automatically. When driving at higher speeds, such as on the motorway, the range of the dipped beams is adjusted by adapting the shape of the light cone, extending it further forward to improve visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic.

Another feature of the PDLS, the adverse weather function, is activated when you switch on the rear fog light. It reduces the effect of reflection phenomena in poor visibility conditions, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snowfall. The dipped beams are fanned out and the light cone is lowered to reduce the risk of the driver being dazzled.

In the event of sudden braking, the adaptive LED brake lights on all Panamera models pulsate to alert following traffic more quickly to a critical situation.

Vehicles with the driver memory package or 14-way power seats with memory package (standard in the Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo models) feature LED courtesy lights in the exterior mirrors to illuminate the area around the doors.

LED technology is also used for the taillights, the additional brake light in the rear lid, the rear direction indicators and the rear fog light. LEDs provide better illumination and respond more quickly to driver input. For greater safety – and an unmistakable Porsche design, day or night.

As standard, all 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.

Under acceleration on wet or low-grip road surfaces, PSM improves traction – and agility – using the automatic brake differential (ABD), anti-slip regulation (ASR) and engine drag torque control (MSR).

When ‘SPORT PLUS’ mode is selected on the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus or Sport Chrono Package Turbo (standard on Panamera Turbo S), the PSM intervention threshold is raised to allow a sportier driving style.

For a more dynamic experience, you always have the option to deactivate PSM. It is automatically reactivated, for your safety, only if you brake harder and either of the front wheels (in SPORT PLUS mode, both of the front wheels) requires ABS assistance. ABS and ABD, however, remain active at all times.

PSM includes two additional functions: pre-charging of the brake system – enabling full braking power to be achieved much sooner – and brake assist for maximum deceleration in emergency braking situations.

PSM therefore offers a high level of driving stability and safety combined with extraordinary agility.

PSM therefore offers a high level of driving stability and safety combined with extraordinary agility.

Passive safety is further enhanced by the aluminium subframe on the front axle which is designed to deform in a defined manner. A rigid bulkhead cross member reduces deformation of the footwell in the event of an impact and provides improved protection for the feet and legs. In a minor collision, a system of easily replaceable impact absorbers prevents costly damage to the underlying bodyshell.

All Panamera models are fitted as standard with full-size driver and front passenger airbags which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and type of accident. 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 side airbags in the front seats, 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 also fitted as standard.

Also featured as standard are an energy absorbing steering column, three-point seat belts on all seats, belt height adjustment and seat belt force limiters in the front, and seat belt pretensioners front and rear.

A rollover sensor automatically activates the curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners if the vehicle threatens to overturn.

As standard, the Panamera models are protected by an immobiliser and an alarm system with ultrasonic interior surveillance. The system secures all four doors, the bonnet, the rear lid, the passenger compartment, the ignition and any trailer that may be attached.

For additional security, as soon as you remove the key, an electromechanical lock engages the steering column.

Comfort
In terms of Porsche design, the Panamera models are, admittedly, a little different from what we are used to. It’s no wonder, as they are the first Porsche vehicles to have four individual seats but that’s not all.

What strikes you immediately is the elevated centre console. It doesn’t look like a saloon, does it? That’s good, because it does look distinctly like a sportscar. Even more importantly, it handles like one. This is thanks partly to the extremely short distance between the gear lever and steering wheel – to be more precise, the multifunction steering wheel with smooth-finish leather rim, which is fitted as standard and adjusts for height and reach. Steering wheel heating is available on request.

Available as an option is the SportDesign steering wheel with gearshift paddles for an even sportier look.

The standard multifunction steering wheel has buttons for the convenient operation of a range of audio, navigation and telephone functions. It is finished in smooth-finish leather or, in conjunction with steering wheel heating, any finish of your choice from walnut, tineo, anthracite birch, Yachting Mahogany or carbon.

With these finishes and a selection of other materials offered in the form of predefined interior packages, there is a wealth of ways for you to personalise the interior. So you can create a sporty or luxury feel, or even a blend of both.

All the frequently used controls on the centre console are grouped logically together to enable you to select individual functions quickly and easily.

Just how much attention we have paid to providing space in the passenger compartment can be seen in the details. The Panamera models offer a variety of storage options, e.g. in the doors and centre console. The front centre armrest contains a convenient cupholder, and there are two additional fold-out cupholders installed above the glove compartment to supplement the two fitted as standard in the rear compartment.

For extra storage space, a large rear centre console is available as an option. Two 12-volt sockets and the preparation for the cooling compartment are included.

The interior lighting concept with switch-off delay was designed with not only practicality in mind but also aesthetic appeal. This includes illuminated door handles and storage compartments in the front, orientation lighting and front footwell lights. There are also reading lights and interior lights – one of each for all four seats.

An optional interior lighting package conceived specifically for the rear adds two reading lights to the overhead console, lights in each footwell, additional orientation lighting in the rear, and illumination for door storage compartments and the compartment in the rear centre console. Nearly all lights are powerful yet energy efficient LEDs. The additional ambient lighting on the overhead consoles in the front and rear and the reading lights are dimmable.

The rooflining in Alcantara is standard for the Turbo models and optional for the other models.

Thermally and noise insulated glass can be fitted as an option. Dark tinted glazing which maintains your privacy and protects the interior from the effects of strong sunlight is fitted as standard. Electric roll-up sunblinds on the rear side windows and behind the rear seats are also available as an option.

The five circular dashboard instruments in the Panamera models are quick, clear and easy to read. Typically Porsche.

The high resolution 4.8-inch TFT colour screen in the instrument cluster gives you access to the on-board computer or the navigation system map, for example. It also shows the settings of the optional adaptive cruise control or, in the case of the Panamera S Hybrid, the real-time energy flow.

In the Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Diesel, the dial face of the rev counter is black, in the Panamera S models it is silver-grey, and in the Panamera Turbo models it is black and features the ‘turbo’ or ‘turbo S’ logos.

Sports steering wheel and multifunction steering wheel

Left: 8-way power seats; Right: Adaptive sports seat

The front seats with integrated headrests offer a high degree of comfort. During cornering, they hold your body firm but without restricting your freedom of movement.

Seat adjustment is fully electric as standard with controls on both the driver and front passenger sides for seat height, squab and backrest angle, and fore/aft position.

The driver memory package, enables the driver’s seat and exterior mirror positions to be saved and restored automatically.

In the Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera 4 S and the Panamera Turbo models, the front seats offer even more functionality. The 14-way power seats with memory package for driver and front passenger are standard (optional for all other Panamera models). In addition to featuring an electric steering column adjustment facility, the package includes electric four-way lumbar support, electric seat squab length adjustment and personal memory settings for seat, steering wheel and mirror positions. The courtesy lights (LEDs in the exterior mirrors) are a component of the driver memory package and 14-way power seats with memory package.

Adaptive sports seats

Do you wish to take sporty driving to an even higher level? That is precisely what the adaptive sports seats were designed for. Available as an option for all Panamera models, they have firmer upholstery and provide even better lateral support thanks to the raised side bolsters on the seat squab and backrest.

Featuring 18-way electric adjustment, the seats can be optimally adapted to meet your needs in terms of seat height, squab and backrest angle, squab length, fore/aft adjustment and 4-way lumbar support. The steering column is also electrically adjustable.

In addition, the side bolsters on the seat squab and backrest are independently adjustable for added comfort on long distances or precision lateral support on winding roads. Also included is the personal memory for the driver and front passenger seats (including lumbar support), the steering wheel and the driver’s exterior mirror.

The rear compartment has two fully independent seats with plenty of leg and head room, even for taller passengers. They provide good lateral support, even during fast cornering, with no compromise on comfort. Between the seats is a folding armrest with a handy storage compartment. The backrests fold down individually with a ratio of 40:60 to increase storage capacity or to accommodate larger items. With the optional large centre console, the backrests can still be folded separately while the console itself remains fixed in position.

Eight-way power seats are available as an option for the rear in any of the Panamera models. In addition to the electric backrest adjustment, seat squab length adjustment and lumbar support functions, there is a facility to adjust the front passenger seat from the rear.

When specified in conjunction with seat ventilation (standard on the Panamera Turbo models), the eight-way power seats (rear) feature automatic comfort headrests. In conjunction with the adaptive sports seats in the front, sports seats are also fitted in the rear and feature a contrasting seam pattern and elevated side bolsters.

The front seats of the Panamera S models and the Panamera Turbo models feature seat heating as standard (optional for the Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Diesel). This heats the seat squab and backrest to a pleasant temperature. In the Panamera Turbo models, the seats in the rear also have a heating function (optional for all other Panamera models).

On request, we can equip the front seats, indeed all four seats, with seat ventilation (only in conjunction with seat heating, standard on the Panamera Turbo models). A slipstream effect is produced by active ventilation of the perforated seat centre and backrest and by passive aeration at the side bolsters. This evaporates perspiration moisture and therefore makes for a comfortable seating environment, even in hot weather. Seat heating and seat ventilation can be adjusted independently to any one of three power levels. Simultaneous ventilation and heating is possible.

Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System - The sound developed by our research centre in Weissach is amplified by a sound from Berlin. We’re talking about Burmester®, a bespoke manufacturer based in Berlin and one of the most respected premium audio manufacturers worldwide. The Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System is available as an option for all Panamera models, except the Panamera S Hybrid.

BOSE® Surround System - Fitted as standard (optional on Panamera S Hybrid), the system comprises nine amplifier channels with a total output of 585 watts (Panamera S Hybrid: 545 watts). Its 14 loudspeakers and 200-watt (Panamera S Hybrid: 160-watt*) active subwoofer deliver a balanced acoustic pattern and transform your Panamera into a concert hall.

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) - All Porsche models are equipped with Porsche Communication Management (PCM) as standard. PCM is the central control unit for audio, navigation and communications. It is powerful and multifunctional, yet easy to operate.

The focal point is the intuitive 7-inch high resolution touchscreen. Alternatively, you can also choose to operate the PCM using the conventional button controls. A maximum of five list entries per page ensures clarity of presentation.

Radio functions include up to 42 memory presets and an FM dual tuner frequency diversity with RDS, which continuously scans in the background for the best signal, and a dynamic autostore.

The DVD-audio drive plays CDs and audio DVDs and is MP3 compatible. Audio playback of video DVDs is also supported. A six-disc CD/DVD autochanger is also integrated in the PCM.

Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment - Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment is available as a factory-fitted option from Porsche Exclusive. The system comprises two display consoles, two multimedia players and two wireless infrared headphones. It is compatible with all popular media formats (e. g. CD, DVD, MP3), it features user-friendly touchscreens and allows you to connect two separate, individually selectable AV sources, such as a games console or digital camera.

Each containing a swivelling 7-inch TFT screen, the screen consoles are finished in leather in the interior colour and mounted on the front seat backrests.

Universal audio interface - PCM is equipped with a connectivity package in the front centre console which includes an AUX interface and a USB port for connecting an iPod®. * Your iPod®, or compatible MP3 player or USB stick connected to the USB interface can also be controlled using PCM. For more details, please consult your Porsche Centre.

* For information on compatibility with iPod® models, please contact your Porsche Centre.

Mobile phone / Bluetooth® connection - To enable Bluetooth® connection for those mobile phones that only support the Handsfree Profile (HFP), mobile phone preparation is included as standard. With HFP, PCM acts merely as a hands-free system and the mobile phone can remain tucked away. PCM can be used to control only the basic functions and the GSM connection is established through the mobile phone’s aerial.

ParkAssist is standard in all Panamera models. With four inconspicuous sensors in the rear end and six sensors in the front end, it audibly alerts the driver when detecting an obstacle behind or in front of the vehicle. An intermittent warning tone increases in rapidity as the obstacle is approached. The audible alert is supplemented by a visual warning in the central display screen which provides a graphical representation of the vehicle’s proximity to obstacles.

Reversing Camera - The standard reversing camera facilitates precise reverse parking and manoeuvring and also assists in hitching a trailer. Help is provided in the form of the camera image and the dynamic, superimposed guidelines on the PCM screen, which illustrate the predicted course of the vehicle given the current position of the steering wheel.

Lane Change Assist (LCA) - The optional Lane Change Assist uses radar sensors to monitor the area behind the vehicle as well as the blind spot. At speeds of 30 km/h and above, the system alerts the driver if it detects a vehicle in the blind spot or approaching quickly from behind. This is done in the form of a visual warning in the exterior mirrors. This enhances comfort and safety, particularly when driving on the motorway. However, LCA does not actively intervene to control the vehicle and can be deactivated at any time.

Adaptive cruise control - Available as an option, this enhanced version of cruise control regulates the speed of your vehicle in line with the speed of the vehicle in front. A radar sensor inside the front centre air intake scans the road ahead up to a distance of 200 m. If you’ve selected a cruising speed but have begun to gain on the vehicle in front because it is driving more slowly, this is detected by the radar sensor.

The system now reduces the speed of your vehicle at a maximum rate of 3.5 m/s² by restricting the throttle or gently applying the brakes. This continues until the distance that you have preset is maintained. Your vehicle will now follow the one in front at a reduced speed. If the other vehicle decelerates further, adaptive cruise control will continue to reduce your cruising speed – even down to a halt. If heavier braking is required, the driver will have to intervene manually.

As soon as the road ahead clears, your vehicle will accelerate back up to the cruising speed originally set.

Porsche Entry & Drive - Standard in the Panamera Turbo models and optional for all other Panamera models, Porsche Entry & Drive is recognisable from the chrome surfaces on the door handles. Fumbling for your key is now a thing of the past.

Why? As soon as you touch the door handle, the system automatically checks the encrypted access code on the key in your pocket. Once the key is validated, the door unlocks. The engine can then be started and switched off using the electronic ignition switch

To lock the vehicle, you simply press a button on the outside of the door handle. Porsche Entry & Drive then locks the vehicle and activates the engine immobiliser and steering column lock.

Climate control - Climate control, with zonal regulation in the front compartment, is standard in all models. Temperature and airflow volume, speed and direction can therefore be set individually for the driver and front passenger seat positions. An active carbon filter traps particles, pollen and odours and an automatic air-recirculation function permanently monitors air quality, reduces humidity and switches from fresh to recirculated air when required. Even the glove compartment is actively cooled when necessary. With the ignition switched off, it is also possible to use the residual heat of the engine to heat the passenger compartment for up to 20 minutes.

Four-zone climate control is available for all models on request. With this option, the driver has access to separate controls for both seat positions in the rear. A control panel on the rear centre console also enables the rear passengers to select their own climate control settings for their respective seat position, independently of the settings in the front compartment.

Additional features - All Panamera models are equipped as standard with tinted heat-insulated glass and a grey top-tint on the windscreen. Available as an option is thermally and noise insulated glass for all- round more efficient reflection of infrared radiation. Enjoy an even more pleasant climate and peace and quiet in the passenger compartment. Both glazing versions are compatible with the standard privacy glazing.

The front side windows of the Panamera model range have been treated with a water-repellent coating so that not only water but also dirt runs away more easily, thereby providing optimum visibility even in poor weather. (Note: surface finish requires occasional renewal depending on vehicle usage.)

Environment
In an era of intensifying debate about global climate change and CO2 emissions, every automotive manufacturer is asking what it has to offer in terms of environmental protection. Our answer has long been the same: maximum efficiency.

Porsche has been reducing the CO2 emissions of its vehicles by an average of 1.7%* every year for the past 15 years. As far as engine output is concerned, we are already among those manufacturers achieving the lowest CO2 emissions. This has been achieved through the efficient engine technology, lightweight construction, optimum aerodynamics and low rolling resistance.

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.

This high level of environmental responsibility is clearly demonstrated by our approach to environmental management at the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach. Here, all technological developments are carried out with environmental protection in mind. The goal is pure performance – but not at the expense of the environment.

Panamera models: Fuel consumption in (l/100 km) urban 17-7.6 · extra urban 8.4–5.6 · combined 11.5–6.5 · CO2 emissions 270–167 g/km

* The stated reduction in fuel consumption has been calculated from the NEDC (New European Drive Cycle) fuel consumption figures for the respective model years of the vehicles and in relation to the applicable European legislation.

The Panamera models are equipped with advanced emission control technology.

The figures are exemplary: vehicles manufactured by Porsche demonstrate that even high performance sportscars can achieve comparatively moderate exhaust emission values in their respective category. This has been achieved in part by state-of-the-art engine concepts, including the hybrid drive and diesel and petrol engines. In addition, a fast-heating catalytic converter system ensures that the optimum operating temperature is reached quickly after the vehicle is started, thereby further improving emission control system performance.

The petrol models and the hybrid feature stereo Lambda control. Each of the two cylinder banks has a separate Lambda control loop. This determines, via the engine management system, the optimum quantity of fuel, thus ensuring efficient emission control. On the V8 engines, this is assisted by an air injection system where a compressor pumps extra air into the exhaust tract during the catalytic converter warm-up phase for faster heating and, consequently, lower emissions.

The exhaust gas recirculation function on the Panamera Diesel returns some of the exhaust gases to the combustion process. This has the effect of reducing combustion peak temperature and, as a result, nitrogen oxide emissions. Of course, the engine also features an oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter.

Other measures for improving fuel economy are the Auto start/stop function and electrical system recuperation, whereby the vehicle battery is charged predominantly under braking. Under acceleration, on the other hand, the charging current of the regulated alternator is reduced so that the engine does not need to work as hard to charge the battery.

All Panamera models with petrol engines are designed to operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10%. The diesel power unit can be run on fuel with a maximum biodiesel content of 7%. Biofuels have a positive impact on the CO2 balance since the plants grown for their production also absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.

The release of hydrocarbons from the fuel system has been minimised thanks in no small part to the active carbon filter and the multilayered material from which the fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are made from multilayered plastic, steel or aluminium.

A fundamental objective in the development of any Porsche is intelligent lightweight construction. For both economical and ecological reasons. This forms the basis for low fuel consumption values in conjunction with outstanding performance. It is economical thanks to the high proportion of aluminium cast alloys, plastics and super high strength sheet steel used. This is substantially more stable and lighter than conventional steel. The Panamera models have a bodyshell with a lightweight-metal content of around 23%. For example, the bonnet, doors, front wings and rear lid are made of aluminium, which saves on weight and has a positive effect on the environmental balance: according to eco balance sheets, the extra energy used and the higher emissions incurred in the manufacturing of aluminium are more than compensated by the savings on fuel after only a relatively short distance.

It is also responsible because all materials used are meticulously selected. We use only innovative and environmentally friendly components. All lightweight materials are easily recyclable and each material is labelled to facilitate its separation for recycling. The reduction in the number of plastic variants helps to ensure more efficient recycling. Recycled plastics are used where they meet our exacting technical requirements. In all, the Panamera is approximately 95% recyclable.

In addition, Porsche uses only environmentally friendly water-based paints, thus reducing the need for solvents both in production and in the workshop. The Panamera is, of course, absolutely free of asbestos, CFCs and components manufactured using CFCs because, here at Porsche, environmental protection does not begin at the end of a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning and development stage.

Long service intervals are not only more convenient, they reduce ownership costs. They also promote a more sparing use of consumables and replacement parts, which is in both our interests. For you, lower costs and saved time are two major benefits, but perhaps the greatest benefit is for the environment.

The Panamera complies with all applicable noise regulations without any form of engine encapsulation. To achieve this, noises are eliminated at source. Engine parts are stiff, moving parts are lightweight and tolerances are kept to a minimum. No nuisance noise will be heard for the entire life of the vehicle.

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.