New Porsche Panamera offers ‘unique’ breadth of range

THE Porsche Panamera, the brand’s four-seater sports car for every day, which gave the automotive executive class a new lease of life, is expanding further with the introduction of the second generation at Porsche Center Saudi Arabia.
An unprecedented 10 derivatives are now available, with three debut models joining a redeveloped line-up. With the new Panamera, the sports carmaker has pushed the contradictions to the limit - even sportier dynamics and greater efficiency with more comfort and a decidedly sharper design for the ultimate driving pleasure.
Part of the unrivalled breadth of range are the Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive, with an extended wheelbase. They take the sporty saloon into the luxurious Executive segment. A third new model, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, marks a new technological benchmark as the world’s first plug-in hybrid in the luxury class. Furthermore, a completely new three-liter V6 engine that features biturbo charging for the Panamera S and Panamera 4S is introduced.
One of the most marked upgrades to the new generation is its increased fuel efficiency. New technologies mean fuel savings of up to 56 percent and — with the exception of the diesel model — more power. The standard version offers a blistering top speed of 259 km/h, 310 horsepower and a fuel consumption of just 8.4 l/100 km, proving efficiency need not mean a compromise in sporting performance.
The model redesign has an enhanced driver experience at its core. The redeveloped Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with virtual intermediate gears further improves fuel economy and comfort. At the front suspension, larger chassis mounts offer even more comfort and greater solidity, while advanced steering box mounts provide a more direct response. Newly developed tires, lighter 18-inch wheels and a specifically tuned Porsche Stability Management (PSM) add to the car’s sportiness and comfort.
George Wills, MD, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, says: “This is a great moment for our brand as we extend the Panamera range to an unprecedented 10 models in the Gran Turismo segment. Each model offers a unique and individual experience, but all bring luxury and comfort together with sporty driving performance.”
The new Executive models — with their 15 cm longer wheelbase — offer more rear seating space and introduce features for a more private, comfortable ride.
The soft-close doors shut almost silently thanks to the standard assisted closing feature, while windows are designed to insulate against noise and heat. Privacy glass with its tinting and enhanced light reflecting properties is provided for the rear side windows, ensuring an undisturbed space at the rear. A comprehensive range of additional personalization options, include a folding table for the rear compartment or Sport Chrono Package.
Continuing to increase performance and efficiency is the completely new V6 three-liter biturbo engine which is replacing the previous 4.8-liter V8 engine in the Panamera S and Panamera 4S, and is also used in the new Executive version of the Panamera 4S, whereas the Panamera GTS will retain its V8 engine.
The new engine gives the Panamera S and Panamera 4S 20 hp more power and 20 Newton meters more torque, but with 18 percent improved fuel economy compared to the previous model. This not only gives the driver a more powerful and efficient engine; turbocharging results in a maximum torque of 520 Newton meters being available over a very broad range of engine speeds for a superior and uniform power curve, even at low revs.
Sherien Nasif, GM, Porsche Centre Saudi Arabia, said: “As you would expect, we have had a great deal of interest around the launch of the new Panamera. The new design is a lot more precise, sharper and edgier. It’s a successful combination of traditional values and a forward-looking design.