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At Porsche, intelligent engineering is
also key to providing balance, especially
behind the steering wheel. On long
straights or in tight corners, with lighting
systems, for example, that enable the
driver to breathe easy regardless of the
road ahead. With brake systems that
contribute to the driver’s inner calm and
assistance systems that of fer support
rather than take over, as you will discover
from page 100 onwards.
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Lighting concept.
Standard in all new Panamera models:
Bi-Xenon headlights featuring automatic
and dynamic range adjustment, a
headlight cleaning system and integral
day time running lights with four LED
spotlights in each headlight. On the
new Panamera GTS, the headlight units
are finished in black.

The Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) is standard in the Panamera Turbo
and Panamera GTS, and available on
request for all other models. Its dynamic cornering light function
swivels the headlights towards the inside
of the bend, based on the steering angle
and driving speed. The static cornering
lights activate the auxiliary headlights

in order to illuminate more of the road
at tight bends and turns. In addition,
beam distribution is continuously adapted
in line with driving speed and prevailing
light conditions. Another function is
the adverse weather function. This is
activated whenever the rear fog light
is switched on and improves safet y
by reducing the dazzle to which you
are exposed and by providing bet ter
illumination of the kerbside.
Automatic headlight activation is standard
in all models and switches the lights on
automatically when it gets dark. The
lighting system also includes an auto matic
switch- off feature and the ‘Welcome
Home’ function – a customi sable delayed
switch- off timer that keeps the day time
running lights and the taillights switched
on until you reach your front door.


Adaptive LED brake lights are fit ted as
standard and pulsate in the event of panic
braking, thereby alerting following traffic
more quickly to a critical situation.
Sometimes, looking ahead also means thinking about
what’s around the next corner.
Safety.
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LED main headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS Plus).
A new development is available on
request for every Panamera model: LED
main headlights including Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus).
The inner workings of each headlight
comprise t wo light units in a stepped
arrangement – a design feature that
reinforces the imposing appearance of
the new Panamera models.

The LED beam is remarkably powerful
and provides excellent illumination of the
road. Thanks to the optimum balance bet ween short and long distance lighting
with side illumination, the similarity in
colour with the day time running lights
and low light scat ter, the driver’s eyes
tire less quickly than with other systems.


The Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS Plus) has been combined with the
LED main headlights. Not only does PDLS
Plus offer all the functions of PDLS,
it also features a dynamic main beam
and an intersection assistant function.

The dynamic main beam is activated
from a speed of 65 km/ h and detects
vehicles driving in front as well as oncoming traffic. The intensity and

range of the light cone can therefore
be adapted to the prevailing situation.
With the intersection assistant function,
intersections and T junctions are
recognised based on the navigation data
of PCM. For optimum illumination of
intersections, the system automatically
switches on the left and right cornering
lights. At a T junction, only the static
cornering light on the same side as the
emerging traffic is switched on.
Day time running lights of the LED main headlights
Night light design of the LED main headlights LED headlights
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
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Sometimes even short distances mean major progress.
Brakes.
The Panamera models have a braking
system equipped with six-piston aluminium
monobloc fixed brake calipers at the
front and four-piston units at the rear. The
brake calipers on the Panamera and
Panamera 4 are finished in black; on the
Panamera S models, they are silver-
coloured; on the Panamera S E-Hybrid
they are Acid Green, and on the Panamera
GTS and Panamera Turbo they are red.

The brake discs are slot ted and internally
vented for enhanced braking performance
– even under extreme conditions – and
rapid heat dispersal. The brake discs on
the Panamera Turbo and Panamera GTS
have a diameter of 390 mm at the front and 350 mm at the rear, whilst on the
other Panamera models the discs are
360 mm in diameter at the front and
330 mm at the rear.


The electric parking brake, which you can
activate and deactivate manually, releases
automatically as you pull away. Thanks
to the hold function, you can pull away
without ever rolling back.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB).
On request, your Panamera can be fit ted
with a braking system that has proven
itself on the race track: the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). The
cross-drilled ceramic brake discs on the
Panamera Turbo and Panamera GTS have
a diameter of 410 mm at the front and
350 mm at the rear; the other models
feature discs with a diameter of 390 and
350 mm at the front and rear, respectively.


PCCB is characterised by its low thermal
expansion under heavy braking, which
helps to prevent deformation. Furthermore,
the ceramic brake discs are totally
resistant to corrosion and of fer bet ter
noise-damping properties.


The key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the brake discs,
which are approximately 50 % lighter
than standard discs of similar design and
size. Although enhanced performance and fuel economy are very noticeable
benefits: above all, it represents a major
reduction in unsprung and rotating
masses. That means better handling,
bet ter road holding and increased
comfort, particularly on uneven roads.

Optional for the Panamera Turbo and
Panamera GTS in conjunction with 20-inch
wheels; for other Panamera models, only
compatible with 19-inch wheels or larger.
Panamera 4S with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
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Engineered body design.
The lightweight bodyshell construction,
made from super- high -strength steels,
stainless steel, magnesium and aluminium,
ensures a low overall weight. It also
produces a highly resilient passenger
cell that offers high levels of protection
in the event of an impact. The system of
longitudinal and transverse
members at
the front absorbs deformation
energ y and
disperses the forces, thereby minimising
deformation of the interior. In addition,
passive safet y is further enhanced by the
front axle aluminium subframe, which is
designed to deform in a defined manner.
A rigid bulkhead cross member reduces
deformation of the foot well in the event of an impact and provides improved
protection for the feet and legs. In a
minor collision, a system of easily
replaceable impact absorbers prevents
costly damage to the underlying
bodyshell.


Active bonnet system.
The active bonnet system is designed
with enhanced pedestrian safet y in mind.
The moment the sensors in the front
apron detect a collision, this pyrotech -
nically assisted system raises the rear
portion of the bonnet, which can help
to reduce the risk of injury.
Airbags and seat belt system.
All Panamera models are fit ted as
standard with full-size driver and front
passenger airbags. Depending on the
severit y and t ype of accident, they are
inflated in t wo stages. In less serious
accidents, the airbags are only partially
inflated, thereby minimising discomfort
to the occupants.

As well as knee airbags for driver and
front passenger, the Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) is also fit ted
as standard. This comprises side airbags in the front
seats, curtain airbags along the entire
roof frame and the side windows from
the A-pillar to the C-pillar, and side
impact protection elements in the doors.
Side airbags in the rear compartment

are available as an option. Also featured
as standard are an energy absorbing
steering column, three - point seat belts
on all seats, belt height adjustment and
seat belt force limiters in the front, and
seat belt pretensioners front and rear.
A rollover sensor automatically activates
the curtain airbags and seat belt
pretensioners if the vehicle threatens

to overturn.
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Environmental protection.
Electromobilit y is the topic of the day.
After all, we are all searching for answers
to one of the greatest challenges of our
time: how to conserve resources. How
can we reduce energy requirements and
CO
2 emissions? Our answer is e-mobilit y.
In other words, sustainable mobility.
Our solution is the Panamera S E-Hybrid.
Here, we substitute oil for regenerative
electricity and combine high perfor m-
ance with excellent everyday prac ticality.
As a result, the new Panamera S E-Hybrid
ranks first in its vehicle class in
terms of
fuel economy and CO
2 emissions.
With hybrid technology, we are exploring
new directions without losing sight of
familiar ground: Porsche has managed to
reduce fuel consumption across all
current model ranges by a double-digit
percentage compared with the respec
tive
previous model. This is made possible
by an efficient drive concept, lightweight
construction, optimised aerodynamics
and low rolling resistance.

Vehicles manufactured by Porsche prove
that even high-performance sports cars
can achieve comparatively moderate exhaust emission values in their respec tive
category. This high level of environ mental
responsibilit y is clearly demon
strated
by our approach to environmental
management at the Porsche Development
Centre in Weissach. Here, all techno lo-
gical developments are carried out with
environmental protection in mind.

Lightweight construction and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction has
been integral to the Porsche identit y since
the very beginning. For both economical
and ecological reasons. This forms the
basis for low fuel consumption values in
conjunction with outstanding perform ance.

It is economical thanks to the high pro -
portion of aluminium, plastics and super-
high-strength sheet steel used. This is
substantially more stable and lighter than
conventional steel. It is also ecological because all materials used are
meticulously selected. We use only
innovative and environmentally friendly
components. All lightweight 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
ef ficient recycling. Recycled plastics
are used where they meet our exacting
technical requirements. As a result,
the Panamera models are around 95 %
recyclable.
There is only one place we like to leave a lasting mark:
in a person’s heart.

Porsche and the environment.
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Panamera with 19 - inch Panamera Classic wheels, Panamera S E- Hybrid with 20 - inch Panamera Sport wheels

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Your first impression of the Panamera
interior is the generous amount of comfort.
The second impression is one of sport y
lightness and excellent ergonomics. The
five round instruments have an integrated
4.8-inch colour screen. The centre console
ascends towards the front, shortening the
reach bet ween the steering wheel and the
gear selector. All the important controls
are arranged into logical groups to give
you quick access to important functions
without the need to browse through long
sub-menus.Smooth-finish leather, natural leather,
two-tone colour combinations, elegant
woods, aluminium and carbon – thanks
to these and many more personalisation
options, you can make your Panamera
even more sport y or even more
comfortable. Or both. In the Panamera
Turbo and Panamera GTS, the rooflining

is upholstered in Alcantara as standard
(optional for all other models). For
more detailed information about colours
and personalisation, please refer to
page 110 onwards.


There’s still nothing quite like being surrounded by your own four walls.
Even when you’re on the move.
Interior.
The Panamera models offer a variet y of
storage options, for example in the doors
and centre console. There is a cupholder
in the front centre armrest and t wo
cupholders in the rear compartment. On
request at no extra charge, it is possible
to have a further t wo fold- out cupholders
fitted above the glove compartment.

For extra storage space, a large centre
console is available as an option for
the rear compartment. It comes with a
230 -volt socket, an additional 12-volt
socket and preparation for a cooling compartment. The interior lighting
concept with switch- off delay is practical
and appealing. This includes illuminated
door handles and storage compartments
in the front, orientation lights, front
foot well lights and also reading lights
and interior lights – one of each for all
four seats.


Interior of the Panamera S E-Hybrid in Marsala, brushed aluminium interior package
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An optional interior lighting package
conceived specifically for the rear
adds t wo reading lights to the overhead
console, lights in each footwell, additional
orientation lighting in the rear, and
illumination for door storage compartments
and the compartment in the rear centre
console. These are predominantly
powerful yet energy-efficient LEDs. The
additional ambient lighting on the
overhead consoles in the front and rear
and the reading lights are dimmable.

Automatic climate control, with zonal
regulation in the front compartment, is
integrated as standard. An active carbon filter traps particles, pollen and odours.
Four-zone automatic climate control,

with separate temperature controls for
all four seats, is available as an option.

Thermally and noise-insulated glass can
be fit ted as an option, as can dark-tinted
privacy glazing which will maintain your
privacy and protect the interior from the
effects of strong sunlight. Just like the
electric roll-up sunblinds in the rear
compartment and on the rear side
windows.

Optional soft close doors are available for
all Panamera models. A closing mechanism
integrated in each door lock ensures
comfortable and safe closing of all four
doors.
Four-zone automatic climate control
Interior lighting package for rear compartment
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