The same thing happens to the Panamera. Sports car for four people? With impressive performance and great comfort?
With typical Porsche dynamism while being more economical? Many say it is impossible. Others called him brave.
Whether Panamera, Panamera Executive or
Panamera Sport Turismo – the silhouette and proportions are truly Porsche. Athletic, slim, with clear contours and strong muscles.
The long wheelbase, shorter overhang at the front and longer overhang at the rear have provided visual dynamism. The prominent side profile creates a typical Porsche waistline and a light feel.
With the Panamera, we consistently went our own way, always stayed true to our roots – and have thus injected the typical Porsche DNA into the luxury saloon segment. With the Panamera, we are now pursuing this path just as consistently. Typical of Porsche: the sophisticated sports car ergonomics with ascending centre console, flat dashboard and the analogue rev counter in the centre of the instrument cluster. The new steering wheel generation, in conjunction with the Porsche Advanced Cockpit control concept, offers quick access to the most important functions.
The turning circle is reduced, agility is increased and parking becomes noticeably easier to manage.
At high speeds, the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as that of the front wheels. This virtual extension of the wheelbase increases driving stability. Rear-axle steering makes it clear that there is no contradiction between stability and agility or performance and suitability for everyday use. The result: greater manoeuvrability and driving safety in everyday use – and a significant increase in maximum driving performance. For over 70 years, we’ve been working on being faster. Even when it comes to slowing down. That's why all models – with the exception of the Panamera Turbo S and Turbo S E-Hybrid models – are equipped with a brake system with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the front and four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the rear. The single-piece brake calipers are enclosed This makes them lighter yet highly resistant to deformation. The pedal travel is tight, the pressure point precise and the braking distance impressively short.
Proven in motorsport and installed as standard on the Panamera Turbo S and Turbo S E-Hybrid models, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is available as an option. The PCCB perforated ceramic brake discs have a diameter of 420mm at the front or up to 410mm at the rear depending on the model for even greater braking performance. In Sport mode alone, the Panamera delivers increased dynamics and more direct handling. While in Sport Plus mode, the engine becomes even more responsive. The rev limiter is adjusted to a harder setting. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) are retuned for harder damping and more direct turn-in. The adaptive air suspension drops to Low Level and firms the spring rate. The rear-axle steering acts to provide even greater agility. Another function included in the package is Launch Control – for optimum acceleration from a standing start. Pressing the button in the centre of the mode switch primes the engine and transmission for the fastest possible unleashing of power (e.g. for overtaking). In other words, maximum responsiveness – for a period of approximately 20 seconds
In the driver’s seat, everything is focused on you and your next destination. And how you can get there as sportily as possible. Meanwhile, relaxed serenity reigns in the rear. Thanks to the generous space for family, friends or colleagues. And behind? A large luggage compartment under the wide opening tailgate. Folding rear seat backrests allow larger objects to be transported too. That may not be typical of a sports car, but it is typical of the Panamera.
The front seats offer a high level of comfort and provide support in fast corners without restricting freedom of movement. The seat height, squab and backrest angles and fore/aft position are electrically adjustable.
The power seats (14-way, electric) offer additional squab length adjustment and four-way lumbar support for driver and front passenger. The memory function stores settings for seats, steering column, both exterior mirrors and other personalised in-car settings.
The adaptive Sports seats (18-way, electric) offer even better lateral support – thanks to raised side bolsters on the squab and backrest. Electrically adjustable, they offer comfort on long journeys and made-to-measure lateral support in corners.
Their main feature: there are two single ones. With plenty of leg and headroom and excellent lateral support during dynamic cornering without sacrificing comfort. On request, power seats with electric backrest adjustment, squab length adjustment and lumbar support are also available for the rear seat. Depending on the equipment, the front passenger seat can also be adjusted from the rear.
In conjunction with the adaptive Sports seats in front, the rear seats are also designed as Sports seats – with raised side bolsters.
Standard for the Sport Turismo models, optional for the other Panamera models: the 4+1 seating concept. In the rear, the system comprises two full-size individual seats outside left and right and one centre seat in place of the storage compartment.
The luggage compartment of the Panamera and Panamera Executive models offers you a volume of up to 495 litres depending on the model (E-Hybrid models up to 403 litres) and up to 515 litres in the Panamera Sport Turismo models.
The large, automatic tailgate with individually adjustable opening height is standard in all models. It opens and closes conveniently at the push of a button.
At the rear, the Panamera Executive models are equipped as standard with electric power seats including seat heating and comfort headrests with contoured side bolsters.
A large rear centre console is optionally available for the Executive models, which offers additional storage space as well as a further smartphone compartment, additional USB interfaces and a 12V and 230V socket.
In conjunction with the large centre console, folding tables for the rear are available on request. When folded, they are concealed in the large centre console. They are folded out mechanically – similar to an aeroplane – and their distance is adjustable.
Fitted as standard in the Panamera GTS, Turbo S and Turbo S E-Hybrid models, available on request for the other Panamera models: the LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) with dynamic range control, dynamic cornering lights and speed-sensitive headlight range control. For enhanced near-field, lateral and far-field illumination – and added safety.
