2010 Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo Turbo

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Porsche confirms pricing for new Panamera Gran Turismo

Official Porsche Press Release

Porsche has confirmed UK prices for its forthcoming four seat Panamera gran turismo, which goes on sale on 12 September 2009. The four door performance car will be priced from �72,266 for the Panamera S, �77,269 for the Panamera 4S and �95,298 for the top of the range Panamera Turbo.



The Porsche Panamera will be available with powerful and efficient V8 power units, the choice of rear or four-wheel drive, and an interior design with a uniquely luxurious and high technology ambience.

The rear-wheel drive Porsche Panamera S is offered with a six-speed manual gearbox. The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmission is available as an option for �2,289. The Panamera 4S and Turbo have four-wheel drive and feature the PDK gearbox as standard. The active all-wheel drive system is controlled by Porsche Traction Management (PTM) via a multi-plate clutch that adjusts the engine power distribution between the front and rear axles for increased grip and agility.



The Porsche Panamera offers a unique symbiosis of sporting performance and sheer luxury. Every model offers a full leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, rear ParkAssist, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, and a Bluetooth telephone module � complete with cordless handset for use by rear seat passengers.

The heated front seats fitted as standard in the Panamera S and 4S are of a sporting style, and can be adjusted electrically in eight different directions for optimum comfort. Adaptive sports seats with higher side bolsters are available as an option across the range.

Standard on all Panamera models is the �Sport� button, which increases throttle pedal responsiveness, selects the �Sport� suspension setting on the PASM, and the shift patterns of the PDK transmission, where fitted. Offered in combination with PDK is the new Porsche Auto Start/Stop function. This automatically switches off and restarts the engine when stationary to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions � for example, at traffic lights or in congestion.



The Panamera S and 4S have 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, with a choice of 19-inch and 20-inch alternatives available. The Panamera Turbo rides on 19-inch alloy wheels. As is typical of a Porsche, the braking system of the Panamera is designed to deliver a high level of stopping power. However, similar to all other Porsche models, the race-proven and highly efficient Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) option is also offered for the Panamera.

Additional features on the Panamera Turbo include PASM with an adaptive air suspension function that actively adjusts the ride height, BOSE� Surround Sound audio system with 14 speakers, metallic paint, multi-function steering wheel, heated rear seats and rear side airbags. Also, the 14-way electric front seat adjustment has a Comfort Memory Package for the various seat positions and the electrically adjustable steering column.

The Panamera offers comprehensive levels of active and passive safety across the range. In addition to Porsche Stability Management (PSM), there are driver and front passenger airbags, curtain airbags as well as � on the front seats � side and knee airbags, each ensuring maximum protection as standard features in the event of an accident. Rear seat side airbags are available as an option on the Panamera S and 4S.



A luxurious journey is guaranteed in any of the four seats in the Panamera but, for passengers in the rear, the option of electrically adjustable backrests, cushion length and lumbar support raises the standard further still. It is also possible to specify rear seat ventilation, and a comprehensive rear interior illumination package with high power reading lights.

For customers seeking the ultimate in-car audio experience, the Panamera is the first Porsche to offer the option of a High-End Surround Sound System from Burmester�, the renowned Berlin audio specialist. A total of 16 loudspeakers masterminded by 16 amplifier channels with an overall output of more than 1,000 watts provide a unique sound, complemented by an active subwoofer together with a 300 W Class D amplifier.

The superior, yet practical, driving qualities of the Panamera are borne out clearly by the luggage compartment. Opening the rear lid reveals a load capacity of 445 litres (15.6 cu ft) in the Panamera S and 4S. Maximum stowage in the Panamera Turbo is 432 litres or (15.1 cu ft). With the rear seat back rests folded, luggage capacity in all models increases to an ample 1,250 litres or 43.8 cu ft.

Every Panamera has the assurance of a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the new Porsche Driving Experience Centre, Silverstone.

2010 Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo Turbo Specifications

Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, AWD
Transmission 7 Speed Porsche PDK Paddle-Shifted Manual
Differential Electronically Controlled LSD

Engine
Type: Porsche V8
Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 4.8 liters
Horsepower 500 bhp

Exterior
Body Type 5 Door, 4 Seat Hatchback
Length 4970 mm
Width 1931 mm
Height 1418 mm
Curb Weight 4350 lbs.
Wheels 19 inch Porsche alloy

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.0 seconds
Top Speed 188 mph

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2010 Porsche Panamera Promotional Clip Released

With the German launch of the Porsche Panamera just weeks away, Zuffenhausen marketing gurus are preparing to woo those customers who have not signed up already. Using this promotional video as one of its tools Porsche aims to show buyers some of the car's capabilities.

The clip begins with four adults in suits going into the Panamera simultaneously through all four doors. This highlights the fact that the car can swallow four grown people. Then a quick drive around town is followed by one of the passengers unloading luggage from the boot. Space is another selling point. Later a few technical aspects are highlighted, such as the braking ability, the 7-speed PDK gearbox, rear LED lights and the suspension system.

Although the Panamera is a Porsche from the ground up, none of the shots in the video are taken at a race track, nor is the car shown to be speeding excessively in any way. Moral of the story? Porsche has made a comfortable family luxury car that can also perform to Porsche expectations.

The Panamera will be launching with, among others, a 4.8-litre V8 Panamera S making 298kW and a Turbo version featuring 373kW and 700Nm of torque. In the UK prices will start at �72,266 for a baseline Panamera S going up to �95,298 for the Turbo.



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