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It was about clear definitions,
and a clear statement.
Exterior.
How can one describe the appearance of
the Panamera models? A low, wide stance,
a sleek roofline: true sports car propor-
tions. The front, shoulders and rear all
have
instantly recognisable Porsche traits.
The face that stands out in the crowd.
However, the Panamera GTS goes one
step further. Even closer to the road, its
sport y character is even more clearly
demonstrated.
Let ’s start at the front. The Panamera GTS
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon main headlights, each with four LED day time
running spot lights. These have been

carried over from the Panamera Turbo,
but with one difference: the inner trims
are finished in black. These are matched
by the front light units taken from the

Panamera Turbo, with LED light guides
as a border for the indicators.
Other Panamera Turbo st yling features
include the SportDesign front apron with
large air intakes on the right and left for
supplying air to the t wo GTS-specific air
filter modules (refer to the ‘Engine’ section
for more information).
The side air outlets behind the front
wheels are finished in high-gloss black.
So, too, are the side window trims, the
covers of the headlight cleaning system,
the trim strip on the rear and the rear
d i f f u s e r. As a st ylish complement, the lower sec
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tion of the Panamera GTS is finished in
mat t black. Starting from the side ends
of the front apron and moving back along
the door sills through to the rear apron
and the tailpipes of the sports exhaust
system, the line drawn appears more
dynamic. In conjunction with the 10 mm
lower suspension, the contour accentu -
ates
the sporty overall impression.
For greater downforce and driving stabil -
it y at high speeds, the Panamera GTS is
equipped with the Panamera Turbo
rear spoiler. From a speed of 55 mph
(90 km/ h), it deploys automatically not
only upwards but out wards, too.
To cope with the increased engine power
output, the Panamera GTS is equipped as
standard with 19-inch Panamera Turbo
wheels and the brake system of the Panamera Turbo, recognisable by the

red brake calipers.
The Panamera GTS is available in the
same exterior colours as the other
models in the Panamera range. An addi -
tional colour, Carmine Red, is available
as an option. Set against contrasting
black, it creates a sportier effect.
The ‘Panamera GTS’ logo on the rear
hatch and the optional logos on the lower
edge of the front doors add the finishing
touch to the overall appearance.
Sportiness in pure form. Be honest, would
you have expected the Panamera GTS to
be any thing else?
[ 01 ] Panamera GTS in Carmine Red special colour
with 20 - inch RS Spyder Design wheels
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Panamera GTS
PerformanceSupreme performance is a concept that will never become clichéd as far as Porsche is
concerned. We’ve devoted far too much passion to it. If you want to know exactly what
the ‘GTS’ logo promises in terms of performance, you would be bet ter off experiencing it
for yourself. In the meantime, we’ve compiled some facts and figures for you.
Why is your pulse racing all of a sudden?
Pure physics.
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1. Primary air filter
2. Secondar y air filter module, lef t
3. Secondar y air filter module, right
4. PDK
5. PTM (multiplate clutch)
6. Double wishbone front axle
7. Front axle air-spring struts with PASM
8. Multi - link rear axle
9. Rear axle air suspension modules

10. Rear axle vibration damper with PASM

11. Rear axle dif ferential

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Adaptive air suspension including
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
The new Panamera GTS is equipped as
standard with adaptive air suspension
including Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM). This combined
system enhances both dynamic perfor -
mance and comfort. It features a level -
ling system, ride-height adjustment,
spring rate adjustment and electronic
adjustment of damping forces.
With the air suspension at Normal Level,
the Panamera GTS already sits 10 mm lower than other Panamera models and
the dampers have a firmer set ting. As
soon as SPORT PLUS mode is selected,
the suspension automatically drops to
Low Level (15 mm lower). At the same
time, a harder spring rate is achieved
through a reduction in the amount of air
stored in the air suspension.
The manual lift function enables you to
raise the vehicle body by 30 mm to

High Level to minimise the risk of
grounding, e.g. on car park ramps.* The
purpose of the levelling system is to
keep the vehicle level constant automati-
cally and regardless of load distribution. PASM is an electronic damping control
system. It actively and continuously

regulates damping forces according
to driving st yle and road conditions for
increased body stabilit y and a more
direct steering response. It is possible
to select from three modes: Comfort,
SPORT or SPORT PLUS.
For you, this involves nothing more than
the press of a but ton and you can feel
the result: increased driving stability,
more comfort and improved performance.
* The vehicle must not be driven at High Level on public roads as the maximum permissible installation height of the reflector units may then be exceeded.
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SPORT buttons and
Sport Chrono P ackage.
The Panamera GTS is more sport-oriented
than the other models in the Panamera
range. You can feel it and you
can hear
it the moment you start the engine and
depress the accelerator. With the SPORT
and SPORT PLUS
buttons, both of which
are available as standard, you have a
choice bet ween
t wo modes to make your
Panamera GTS
driving experience more and measure distances, it can also be
used as a conventional clock.
Another key component is the perfor
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mance display in the standard Porsche
Communication Management (PCM, p. 36),
which enables you to view, store and
evaluate recorded times. It shows the
total driving time, current lap distance,
lap number and lap times recorded so
far. You can view the current fastest lap
and the remaining range until empt y.
Travelled distances can be recorded
and defined as benchmark distances.
direct and
dynamic. When the SPORT
button is selected, the electronic engine
management system adapts for sportier
performance driving. In response to
pedal input, a more dynamic throt tle
map opens the throt tle valve wider than
would be the case in Normal mode.

The throt tle response is significantly

more immediate and a harder rev-limiter
is applied. PDK shifts up later and shifts
down sooner. Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) and the optional
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDDC)
also switch to SPORT mode to deliver
harder damping and more direct steering,
which provides greater agilit y through
corners.
The SPORT PLUS but ton activates
SPORT PLUS mode. The adaptive air
suspension of the Panamera GTS drops
the chassis to Low Level and hardens the spring rate. Offering involving perfor
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mance, PDK is now geared for extremely
short shift times and optimum shift
points for the maximum acceleration
available. In automatic mode, PDK
responds to the slightest deceleration –
even at high engine speeds – with a
swifter brake-induced downshift. In
response to downshifts in manual mode,
the electronic engine management
system initiates a purposeful increase
in transmission speed to suppress
load- change reactions.
In SPORT PLUS mode, the trigger thresh -
old for PSM is raised for increased
longitudinal and lateral dynamics. Agility
is further enhanced when braking for
corners with PSM enabling greater
manoeuvrability under braking and exit
acceleration, especially at low speeds.
For even greater dexterit y, PSM can be set to standby while the car is still in
SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it
remains set to intervene automatically
only when ABS assistance is required

on both the front wheels.
Optimum acceleration from a standing
start is provided by the ‘Launch Control’
function. This function is operated via
the SPORT PLUS but ton with the ‘D’ or
‘M’ drive position selected. With the left
foot depressing the brake pedal, the
driver fully depresses the accelerator
for maximum throt tle. ‘Launch Control’
now appears in the SportDesign steering
wheel spoke display. Now simply release
the brake and feel the acceleration
power unleashed to the road.
The stopwatch mounted on the dash -
board is a component of the Sport Chrono
Package. Designed to record lap times
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The new P
anamera GTS
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Personalit y
The Panamera GTS specification may
be second to none, but you still have
the opportunit y to personalise your car
entirely to your own taste. There is a
comprehensive range of individual
items and equipment packages to
choose from.
For the Panamera GTS, 16 exterior
colours (two solid, nine metallic and
five special colours) are available as
well as Carmine Red, a special colour
exclusive to this model. On request,
you can order your Panamera GTS
with a paint finish in virtually any other
c ol o u r. For further information, please refer

to the Panamera main catalogue and
the Exclusive Panamera catalogue.
Using the Porsche Car Configurator at
w w w.porsche.com, you can see how
the personalisation options that you
have selected for your Panamera GTS
would look on the inside and outside.
Become the designer of your new
Panamera GTS, and look forward to
the result: pure driving pleasure.
Standard specification. Personalisation.
Exterior
Solid colours: Black, Carrara White
SportDesign front apron (in Panamera Turbo Look)
Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Air outlets in wings behind front wheels, in black (high-gloss) including fins
In black (high -gloss): side window trims, trim strip on rear hatch, headlight cleaning system
covers and dif fuser in rear apron
Sideskirts in mat t black
Adaptive rear spoiler (4-way) with black finish
Panamera GTS personalisation options
Exterior colour: Carmine Red
Interior trim package in Carmine Red or GT Silver
Sideskirts in exterior colour at no extra cost
‘Panamera GTS’ decorative logo on front doors
Engine, transmission and chassis
Additional air filters with ram-air intake
Sports exhaust system featuring tailpipe trims with black paint finish as standard
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive
Adaptive air suspension (Normal Level 10 mm lower) including Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
Brake system of Panamera Turbo with red brake calipers
19 -inch Panamera Turbo wheels with 5 mm spacers at rear axle
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Sport Chrono Package
Interior
Leather interior package in standard colour with selected items in Alcantara:
Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige, Yachting Blue, Marsala Red
SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Adaptive sports seats with memory package
‘GTS’ logo embroidered on headrests (front and rear)
Door sill guards in brushed aluminium with ‘Panamera GTS’ logo at front