2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA sport mode

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ConceptThe Panamera models. Four doors. Four seats. Sportscar technology
for four. Comfort and everyday practicalit y without compromise.
Ef ficient drive concepts, a light weight body and highly dynamic. This
is the principle of Porsche Intelligent Performance.
We have absolutely no experience when it comes to building large, heavy saloons.
How fortunate.
The Panamera model range.
What can a car manufacturer
with such a small market share
worldwide have to say about
luxury saloons? Good question.
It ’s true that life sometimes
has to be taken very seriously,
but not necessarily every where
and all of the time. It ’s good to
lighten up and relax a lit tle. Look
at things in an original way. Think
differently.
Not everyone who achieves
success should feel bound by
convention. A few reject the
norms and constraints of societ y
and view things from a new
perspective: open, surprising,
agile and inquisitive. Luxury needn’t mean cumber
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some – it can mean dynamic
instead. This is our definition of
luxury. Let ’s call it ‘dynamic
luxury’ – because sportiness is
more important to us than
any thing else. It ’s about a car
that you would want to drive, as
well as be driven in. That ’s why
we’ve developed the Panamera
model range. It ’s that simple.
And that ’s actually nothing new
for Porsche.
It ’s not about coupés, nor is it
even about saloons. Af ter all, in
the sport y luxur y saloon and
coupé segments, driving, as we
understand it, now seems to
mean something else. Perhaps it ’s a slight exaggera -
tion, but let ’s simply call it func-
tional mobilit y. Get ting from
A to B, where A and B seem to
be more important than the road
in bet ween. Some believe that
the sound of the road is nothing
to savour and that sof t seats
are as essential as ride comfort.

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It ’s an at titude that we don’t
understand. Nor would we want
to. It ’s our firm belief that the
road has its own tales to tell –
tales of t wisting bends, of
weather, and of a passion for
driving. For us (and you?), it ’s not just
about mobilit y. It ’s about jour
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neys that are an experience
in themselves. It ’s about time to
oneself. It ’s about ease of per -
formance and a relationship with
the road. We believe it ’s about the pure
driving experience. And it has to
be so, regardless of whether
you sit in the front or the back.
It ’s about four doors and four
seats in a Porsche. Sportscar
technology for four. The new Panamera.
The new Panamera 4.
The Panamera S.
The Panamera 4S.
The Panamera Turbo.
Zero compromise.

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Just a second, you may be think-
ing, sports saloons already exist.
Exactly what is so new about all
this? What is required when sport y
luxury alone is not enough? Well,
how about a Porsche with four
doors and four seats in the pre -
mium class – a Gran Turismo with
sportscar technology.
The new 3.6 -litre V6 engine is
naturally aspirated and produces
300 hp. The 4.8-litre V8 engines,
either naturally aspirated or t win-
turbocharged, generate 400 hp
and 500 hp respectively. All
engines feature VarioCam Plus
(p. 52) and direct fuel injection
(DFI, p. 51) for efficient com -
bustion, a distinct rise in power
and torque, and comparatively
low fuel consumption for this
class of engine.
A breath of fresh air in the premium class:
sportscar technology.
Engineering.
Fuel economy is also boosted
by an Auto start /stop function,
only in conjunction with Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK). If, for
example, you stop at traf fic lights
with your foot on the brake pedal,
the system will automatically
stop the engine. The engine
restarts as soon as you release
the brakes or move the steering
wheel, for example.
An optional sports exhaust system
is available for the Panamera S
models and the Panamera Turbo.
Activated by a separate but ton, it
produces an even more authentic
sportscar sound.
As you would expect from a
sportscar, power is transmit ted
quickly and precisely. In the new
Panamera and the Panamera S,
power is delivered to the rear axle by a 6-speed manual transmis
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sion. In the new Panamera 4, the
Panamera 4S and the Panamera
Turbo, all of which feature the
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK, p. 55) as standard, drive
force is distributed bet ween the
front and rear axles by the active
all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction
Management (PTM, p. 60) with an
electronic and map-controlled mul-
ti
plate clutch for optimum traction
and driving stability.
PDK is based on a development
that helped Porsche racing cars in
the 1980s to cause a sensation
on racetracks around the world.
Gear changes take place within
hundredths of a second and
with no interruption in the flow of
power – for sport y acceleration
with a high level of comfort and a
low rate of fuel consumption.
Also new to the premium class
are the optional Sport Chrono
Packages (p. 74). These further
enhance the driving dynamics of
the Panamera models at the push
of a but ton. Two special functions are available in conjunction with
PDK: Launch Control for optimum
acceleration from a standing
start and, in the Panamera Turbo,
the ‘overboost ’ function. This
feature increases boost pressure
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temporarily and consequently the
engine’s maximum torque: instead
of 700 Nm, a torque figure of up
to 770 Nm is achieved.
Gear selector for the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

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Porsche Active Suspension Man-
agement (PASM, p. 66) comes
as standard on the Panamera S,
4S and Turbo, and is available as
an option for the new Panamera
and Panamera 4 models. This
system actively and continuously
regulates the damping force for
each wheel according to the road
conditions and driving st yle. Any
one of three suspension set tings
can be selected. The Panamera
Turbo additionally features adap -
tive air suspension (p. 68) as
standard, for increased comfort or a sportier ride – in simple
terms, it ’s a sports chassis at the
push of a but ton.
Available as an option for all
Panamera models is Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
with Porsche Torque Vectoring
Plus (PT V Plus). This active anti-
roll system reduces the lateral
tilt of the vehicle when cornering
and thereby improves agilit y and
safet y. Combined with PDCC,
PT V Plus of fers increased traction
and driving dynamics (p. 70). The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB, p. 86) can be fit ted
on request. On the Panamera,
Panamera 4, Panamera S and
Panamera 4S models, the
grooved ceramic brake discs have
a diameter of 390 mm at the

front and 350 mm at the rear
(only in conjunction with 19-inch
wheels or larger). For more
powerful brak ing, the discs on the
Panamera Turbo are 410 mm at
the front and 350 mm at the rear
(only compatible with 20 -inch
wheels). This advanced braking
system of fers high -performance
braking at all times.
All Panamera models are con -
structed using light weight hybrid
materials. The axles, bonnet,
front wings, doors and rear lid, for
example, are made from alumin -
ium and the window frames and
cylinder head cover are made from
magnesium, all of which reduces
weight and therefore fuel con -
sumption.
A steering system with variable
steering ratio is fit ted as standard.
Servotronic (p. 64), a speed-sen -
si
tive power-steering system, is
available as an option.
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SPORT PLUS but ton from the optional Sport Chrono packages

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Adaptive cruise control
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module
Cruise control comes as standard
in all models, while adaptive cruise
control is available as an option
(p. 122). In order to maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in
front, adaptive cruise control reg -
ulates the speed of your vehicle
in line with the distance bet ween
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead,
even down to a complete stop,
thereby relieving the strain on the
driver during long journeys.
Cut ting edge technology is also
featured in the Porsche Communi -
cation Management System (PCM, p. 108), which is fit ted as stand
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ard on all models. It includes a
navigation
module with high-speed
hard drive,
high-resolution 7-inch
touchscreen,
optional voice con -
trol system with word-by-word
input, and a CD/ DVD-audio drive.
The sound of a Porsche is unique.
The audio systems must therefore
meet the highest standards.
The optional BOSE® Surround
Sound System (standard in the
Panamera Turbo, p. 114) offers
excellent sound qualit y. Available
as an option for all models is the High-End Surround Sound System
from Burmester® (p. 116), one

of the most respected premium
audio manufacturers worldwide.
Comfort and sportscar technol -
ogy side by side. Surprising
for many, perhaps. For you, it ’s
simply
Porsche.
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As you can see, we didn’t experi -
ment 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.
But how can you tell whether it
has the Porsche DNA? From the distinctive proportions and lines
on all models. The wings are
slightly higher than the bonnet
and, at the rear, they are distinctly
muscular and form the t ypical
Porsche shoulder line. The silhou
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et te of the Panamera models is
therefore t ypically Porsche. It is
dynamic without being overbear -
ing, 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. The result is a
timeless exterior, a spacious
interior and excellent aerody
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namics: the Panamera S models
have a drag coef ficient of 0.29,
the Panamera models and the
Panamera Turbo 0.30.
A low, wide stance. A sleek roof -
line. The overall impression leaves
you in no doubt that these are true
sportscar proportions. Typically
Porsche. And yet, when you get
in, you’ll wonder how there can
possibly be so much room. We’ll
come to that on the pages that
f ol l o w.
Unmistakably Porsche and yet
characteristically Panamera is
the headlight design (p. 80). The
headlights on the Panamera Turbo
are supplemented by the Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
(p. 83).
Position lights and day time run -
ning lights with LED technology
on all Panamera models add a
special touch.
The wheels are of classic sports -
car design: fine-spoked, light-
weight, and st ylish. Sizes range
from 18 inches to an optional
20 inches, and all the wheels pro -
vide a good glimpse of the brake
system. Just another example
of sport y st yling.
If you loved the road,
you wouldn’t dream of tarnishing it.
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If you regularly spend time in the
rear, you can customise it with
a range of optional equipment
and packages, such as the large
centre console, the roll-up sun-
blinds for the rear side windows
and behind the rear compart -
ment, or the rear interior lighting
package.
The preserve of the premium
class: the comprehensive range
of personalisation options,
with seven interior colours and
five t wo -tone combinations and
a range of optional packages
featuring fine woods, carbon or
aluminium.
If you suspected that the
Panamera is more than just a
sportscar with four seats, this is
confirmed by a glance inside the
luggage compartment (p. 126).
Under the large rear lid, there is
space to accommodate four suitcases from the Porsche
Design Driver’s Selection. Enough
room, then, for a journey with
four occupants. Practicalit y, but
the Porsche way.
For more information on our many
combinations of technological
options, colours and materials
for the interior, please see page
132 onwards.
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So, you have duties to perform,
but who says that you cannot
follow your heart and combine
practicalit y with pleasure at the
same time? No, for us, there is
no conflict here, but a principle:
efficiency. It's not about maxi -
Does your head tell you that pleasure and efficiency are mutually exclusive?
Listen to your heart instead.
The new Panamera and the new Panamera 4.
mum engine power, but intelligent
overall performance. That makes
practical sense, and pleasure, too.
The distinguishing features of
the Panamera and Panamera 4
are the 18-inch Panamera wheels,
black brake calipers and t win
single-tube tailpipes. The side
windows have mat t black borders.
Characteristic of the new
Panamera are the black double
slats on the side air intakes in
the front apron and a rear apron
dif fuser with black-grained finish.
The new Panamera 4 is identifiable
by the titanium - coloured double
slats and a rear apron dif fuser
with fins.
In terms of performance, the
Panamera and Panamera 4 are
equipped with the new 3.6 - litre
naturally aspirated V6 engine.
Ef ficient and sport y, thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 51)
and VarioCam Plus (p. 52) fit ted
as standard, it generates 220 kW
(300 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.
On the new Panamera, power is
transmit ted to the rear axle by a
6 -speed manual gearbox. The
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK, p. 55) with Auto start /stop
function (p. 50) is available as
an option. This double- clutch transmission enables fast gear
changes with no interruption in
the flow of power, for increased
performance and greater comfort
but low fuel consumption.
Panamera 4
Panamera
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Concept | Panamera and Panamera 4
On the new Panamera 4, drive
force is transmit ted to the road
by the active all-wheel drive of
Porsche Traction Management
(PTM, p. 60) and by the 7-speed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
with Auto start /stop function, both
of which are fit ted as standard.
The steel spring suspension is
standard on both models, of fering
a high level of comfort despite
its sport y setup. Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM,
p. 66) or adaptive air suspension
with PASM are available on
request.
Also standard is Porsche Stabilit y
Management (PSM, p. 72), which
maintains stabilit y even at the
limits of dynamic driving perform -
ance, delivering bet ter traction
and increased safet y.
And yet the gross weight of these
models is as low as 1,730 kg. Driv-
ing pleasure is simply inevitable.
The figures speak for themselves:
the new Panamera accelerates
from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/ h) in
6.8 seconds, with a top speed
of 162 mph (261 km/ h). With the
optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), these figures are an even
more impressive 6.3 seconds
and 161 mph (259 km/ h). The
Panamera 4 completes the 0 to
62 mph (100 km/ h) sprint in
just 6.1 seconds and has a top
speed of 159 mph (257 km/ h). Both models are equipped with

Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.
The interior offers plent y of
comfort and lots of space. The
t wo individual seats in the rear
compartment fold separately
or jointly, increasing luggage
capacit y to 1,263 litres. Auto -
matic climate control is standard.
Three interior colours are avail -
able for the partial leather interior.
The seat surfaces, inner backrest
sur faces and side bolsters,
door handles, door armrests and
armrest section of the centre
console are finished in embossed
leather, while the gear lever or
selector and steering wheel rim
are in smooth -finish leather.
The three-spoke sports steering
wheel, black dial faces and inte -
rior trims in high -gloss black add
to the interior’s visual appeal.
P o r s c h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n Manage-
ment (PCM, p. 108) with naviga -
tion module is fit ted as standard.
The BOSE® Surround Sound
System (p. 114) or the Burmester®
High-End Surround Sound System
(p. 116) are available as options.
The new Panamera and Panamera 4
models offer the best of both
worlds: performance and practi -
calit y. They are comfortable, luxu -
rious, fit for long journeys, and
every bit a Porsche.
Interior of the Panamera in Luxor Beige
Panamera 4 with 19 - inch Panamera Design wheels, Panamera with 20 - inch 911 Turbo II wheels