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Engine.
The Panamera GTS is powered by a
light weight 4.8-litre V8 naturally aspirated
engine. It features cast aluminium
pistons, monobloc aluminium cylinder
heads and integrated dr y-sump lubrica -
tion for a reliable supply of oil even
when an extremely sport y driving st yle
is adopted. Although it is based on the
engine of the Panamera 4S, it develops
22 kW (30 hp) more power and gener -
ates 20 Nm more torque. It also has a
faster-rev ving engine with a maximum
engine speed that has been increased
by 400 rpm to 7,100 rpm. The result
is a maximum power output of 316 kW
(430 hp) and a maximum torque of
520 Nm. This power upgrade was achieved
through a series of measures, including
modified intake camshafts with extended
valve lift and a new air induction system
with t wo additional air filter modules
each located in the left- and right-hand
sides of the front apron respectively.
Above 3,500 rpm, the flaps on the air
filter modules are opened to allow the
engine to draw in air more easily. At high
road speeds, headwind ram pressure is
exploited to achieve a further increase
in power output.
In addition, the Panamera GTS is
equipped with a specially modified
engine management system. Not only
does this help the engine to develop
torque quickly for a perceptibly more
Panamera GTS: 316 kW (430 hp) at 6,700 rpm, 520 Nm at 3,500 rpm
direct engine response, it also contributes
to a further reduction in the shift times
achieved by Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), which is fit ted as standard. It does
this by deactivating selected engine cyl -
inders temporarily during each gearshift.
Our modifications are reflected in the
distinctly resonant engine sound
and can be felt in every bone of your
body. In SPORT PLUS mode, the
Panamera GTS accelerates from 0 to
62 mph (100 km/ h) in just 4.5 seconds
and reaches a top speed of 179 mph
(288 km/ h).
In short, the drive system of the
Panamera GTS concentrates 100 %
on the essentials: maximum sports
performance.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to page 49.
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