2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA ECO mode

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The Porsche Dynamic Light Sys-
tem (PDLS) is standard on the
Panamera Turbo and available as
an option for all other Panamera
models. Its dynamic cornering
light function swivels the head -
lights towards the inside of a bend
based on steering angle and road
speed and the static cornering
lights activate the auxiliary head -
lights in order to illuminate more
of the road on tight bends and
turns. Put simply, when you enter
a bend, the road ahead is illumi -
nated immediately so you can see
any obstacles much sooner.
The system also features speed-
dependent headlight range con -
trol. 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. Stage
1 is the basic position for driving in cit y traffic,
for example. Stage
2 is for designed for driving at
faster
speeds, such as on the
motorway. Here, the range of the
dipped beams is adjusted by
adapting the shape of the light
cone, extending it further forward
to improve visibilit y 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,
heav y rain or snow fall. The
dipped beams are fanned out
and the light cone is lowered to
reduce
the risk of the driver
being
dazzled.
Vehicles with the driver memory
package or 14-way power seats
with memory package (standard
in the Panamera Turbo) feature LED courtesy lights in the exterior
mirrors to illuminate the area
around the doors.
In the event of sudden braking,
the adaptive LED brake lights of
the Panamera model range pulsate
to alert following traffic more
quickly to a critical situation.
Cut ting edge 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 bet ter illumination and
respond more quickly to driver
input. Not only do they increase
active safet y in this way, they are
energy ef ficient, eco -friendly
and have a longer service life than
conventional bulbs. Furthermore,
their design is unmistakably

Porsche, day or night.
Cornering lights of the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Balance | Safet y

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Balance | Safet y
On request, we can equip any
Panamera model in the range with
a braking system that has already
had to cope with the harshest
requirements of the racetrack: the
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). For the Panamera
and Panamera S models, it is
available only in conjunction with
19 -inch wheels or larger and for
the Panamera Turbo, it is com
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patible only with 20 -inch wheels.
On the Panamera and
Panamera S models, the cross-
drilled ceramic brake discs have
a diameter of 390 mm at the
front and 350 mm at the rear. To
cope with more powerful brak -
ing on the Panamera Turbo,
these discs are 410 mm at the
front and 350 mm at the rear.
PCCB is characterised by its low
thermal expansion, which pre -
vents deformation under heav y
braking. Furthermore, the
ceramic brake discs are totally
resistant to corrosion and offer
more favourable noise- damping
properties. The use of six-piston aluminium
monobloc brake calipers on the
front axle and four-piston units at
the rear – all finished in yellow
– ensures extremely high brake
forces which, crucially, are excep
-
tionally consistent. The pedal
response is fast and precise with
only moderate input required.
All the necessary ingredients are
there for a short braking distance,
even in the toughest conditions.
Moreover, safet y under braking at
high speeds is increased thanks
to the excellent fade resistance of
PCCB.
The key advantage of PCCB is
the extremely low weight of the
ceramic brake discs, which are
approximately 50 % lighter than
standard discs of similar design
and size. As well as enhancing
performance and fuel economy, this represents a major reduction
in unsprung and rotating masses.
The consequence of this is bet ter
road holding and increased com
-
fort, particularly on uneven roads,
as well as greater agilit y and
improved handling. Please note that circuit racing,
track day use and other forms of
performance driving can signifi
-
cantly reduce the service life of
even the most durable brake pads
and discs.
As with conventional high-
performance braking systems,
we recommend that all brake
components be professionally
inspected and replaced where
necessary after every track
event.
PCCB
Presumably, you won’t be using your Panamera for motorsport activities.
But you never know.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

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concerned, we are already among
those manufacturers achieving
the lowest CO2 em issio ns. T h is
has been achieved through the
new ef ficient engine technology
(e.g. by DFI and VarioCam Plus),
light weight construction, optimum
aerodynamics and low rolling
resistance. This high level of environmental
responsibilit y is clearly demon
-
strated by our approach to envi -
ronmental management at the
Porsche Development Centre in
Weissach. Here, all technological
developments are carried out
with environmental protection in
mind. The goal is pure perform -
ance – but not at the expense of
the environment. A goal achieved
by the Panamera.
Fuel economy and emission
control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-
performance sportscars can
achieve moderate fuel consump -
tion and
exhaust emission values
in their
respective categor y.
The balance is exemplary: the
Panamera, Panamera 4 and
Panamera Turbo comply with the
Euro 5 emission standard in
Europe and the LEV regulations in
the USA, the Panamera S and
Panamera 4S meet the require -
ments of EU 5 and ULEV.
This is achieved through the use
of fuel- ef ficient technologies such
as direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 51)
and VarioCam Plus (p. 52).
Efficient emission control is
achieved by a t wo -stage cascade-
t ype cataly tic converter, which
comprises t wo monoliths arranged
in series. These specially coated
substrates contain ultra-fine honey -
comb
channels in which pollutants
are converted as exhaust gas
passes through.
The stereo Lambda control circuitr y
controls and monitors each cylin -
der bank separately. For each
exhaust tract, oxygen sensors
regulate the composition of the
exhaust gas, while another Lambda
s
ensor on each cylinder bank
monitors pollutant conversion in
the respective cataly tic converter.**
Environmental protection.
In an era of intensif ying debate
about global climate change and
CO
2 emissions, every automotive manufacturer is asking what it has
to of fer in terms of environmental
protection. Our answer has long
been the same: maximum effi
-
ciency. Porsche has been reducing the
CO
2 emissions of its vehicles
by an average of around 1.7 %*
every year for the past 15 years.
As far as engine output is
As a Panamera driver, you are responsible for four people.
We are responsible for everyone else.
Porsche and the environment.
Balance | Environment
* 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.
** Not in markets with leaded fuel.

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In models with the V8 engine,
exhaust gas cleaning is supported
by an air injection system. A com-
pressor pumps extra air into the
exhaust tract during the cataly tic
converter warm-up phase for
faster heating and, therefore,
lower emissions.
Other measures for improving fuel
economy are the Auto start/stop
function (p. 50) and electrical
system recuperation, whereby the
vehicle bat tery is charged pre-
dominantly under braking. Under
acceleration, on the other hand,
the charging current of the regu -
lated alternator is reduced so that
the engine does not need to work
as hard to charge the bat tery.
Lightweight construction and
recycling.
A fundamental objective in the
development of any Porsche is
intelligent lightweight construction.
For both economical and ecologi -
cal 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
light weight-metal content of 23 %.
For example, the bonnet, doors,
front wings and rear lid are made
of aluminium, which saves on
weight and has a positive ef fect
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 af ter only a
relatively short distance.
It is also responsible because all
materials used are meticulously
selected. We use only innovative
and environmentally friendly com -
ponents. All light weight 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 plas
-
tics are used where they meet our
exacting technical requirements
In all, the Panamera is approxi -
mately 95 % recyclable.
In addition, Porsche uses only
environmentally friendly water-
based paints, thus reducing
the need for solvents both in pro -
duction and in the workshop.
The Panamera is also 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.
Balance | Environment

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Personality | Comfort
Can it be true that the passengers
in a Porsche actually want to listen
to music rather than the sound
of the engine? We understand your
scepticism, but we do have a
compelling solution: the BOSE®
Surround Sound System.
The BOSE® Surround Sound
System is fit ted as standard in
the Panamera Turbo and optional
across the rest of the Panamera
model range. The system comprises 9 amplifier
channels with a total output of
585 wat ts. Its 14 loudspeakers
and 200 -wat t active subwoofer
deliver a balanced acoustic pat tern
and transform your Panamera into
a concert hall.
In combination with Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM), the BOSE® Surround Sound
System enables playback of audio
DVDs and is thus able to make full use of the impressive sound
spectrum of 5.1 digital recordings.
Of course, you can still play other
audio sources such as CDs and
MP3s. In stereo, or at the push of
a but ton, in one of the virtual sur -
round modes generated by BOSE
®
Centerpoint
® 2.
The BOSE
®- patented AudioPilot®
Noise Compensation Technology
uses a microphone to continuously
measure the ambient noise inside
the vehicle and adapts music
playback automatically so that a
consistent sound is maintained –
whatever the driving conditions.
As an innovator in the field,
BOSE® has used its considerable
experience to adapt the system
specifically to the passenger
compartment of the Panamera.
Thanks to signal processing
technologies developed by BOSE®
for the automotive industry, it
has been possible to achieve opti -
mum acoustics by tailoring the system to suit the layout of the
vehicle interior.
The result is a balanced, faithfully
reproduced sound and captivating
360° acoustic experience deliv
-
ered to all four seat positions. It ’s just a pit y that, as the driver,
leaning back and closing your
eyes is not an option.
Your image of the world is also 360°.
BOSE
® Surround Sound System.

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Porsche Entry & Drive.
Standard in the Panamera Turbo
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 auto
-
matically checks the encr ypted
access code on the key in your
pocket. Once the key is validated,
the door unlocks. The engine
can then be started and switched
of f using the electronic ignition
switch. To lock the vehicle, you simply
press a but ton on the outside of
the door handle. Porsche Entry &
Drive then locks the vehicle and
activates the engine immobiliser
and steering column lock.
Anti-theft protection.
As standard, the entire Panamera
model range is protected by

an immobiliser with in-key trans -
ponder, t wo -stage locking 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 at tached.
The immobiliser is activated and
deactivated following validation of
the key by the vehicle electronics.
If the key is approved, the engine
electronics authorise the engine
to start.
For additional securit y, as soon
as you remove the key, an electro -
mechanical lock engages the
steering column.
Personality | Comfort

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Interior packages.
Wood, carbon, aluminium.Even if you set off without a particular destination in mind,
the journey makes the trip worthwhile.
Personalisation.
Tineo
1, 2Walnut (standard in Panamera Turbo) 1, 2
Natural olive 2Anthracite birch 1, 2
Brushed aluminium
Yachting Mahogany 1, 2
Carbon 1Black (high-gloss)
Personality | Personalisation
The standard specification of the
Panamera model range may be
second to none, but Porsche still
gives you the opportunit y to
personalise your car to your own
taste. There is a comprehensive
range of individual items and
equipment packages to choose
from. For both the exterior and
interior. You will find more detailed infor
-
mation on the following pages
and in the separate price list.
These are not the only ways
to st yle your Panamera to your
personal preference. How about
personalisation of your car at
the factory through Porsche
Exclusive, or why not consider our range of aftermarket acces
-
sories from Porsche Tequipment?
You will find plent y of inspiring
ideas in all the relevant cata -
logues
and your Porsche Centre
will be happy to advise you.
1 Also available on steering wheel.2 Since wood is a natural product, there may be variations in colour and grain.