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| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
|---|---|
| Production start | April 2009 |
| Assembly | Leipzig, Germany |
| Predecessor | Porsche 989 concept car Porsche C88 Concept (China) |
| Class | Mid size luxury car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon/sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 4.8 L V8 4.8 L V8 Turbo |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed manual 7-speed ZF PDK dual clutch |
| Length | 4,970 mm (195.7 in) |
| Width | 1,931 mm (76.0 in) |
| Height | 1,418 mm (55.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) |
The Porsche Panamera (Type number 970) is a four-door, four-seat luxury saloon/sedan, which was launched in 2009.[1] It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with a four-wheel drive version also available.
The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China on April 2009.[2]
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Production
Engines are first assembled in Stuttgart, and the car's body is built and painted at the Volkswagen Group facility in Hannover. The final assembly of the vehicle takes place in Leipzig, Germany, alongside the Cayenne.[3]
The Panamera is generally considered to be the long-awaited fruit of Porsche's 989 concept from the late 1980s; some argue that it also presents itself as a successor to the two-door 928, but there may be plans to develop a new 928 as well.[4]
The Porsche Panamera is marketed as a direct competitor to automobiles such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, Aston Martin Rapide, and Maserati Quattroporte.[citation needed] The Panamera may also be considered as a less expensive alternative to vehicles such as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG.[citation needed]
Production began in April 2009, one month after its debut in the Shanghai Motor Show in China. Porsche will keep production rate at around 20,000 cars per year.[5]
Etymology
The Panamera's name is derived, like the Porsche Carrera line, from the Carrera Panamericana race. Earlier prototypes and concepts of the four-door saloons, such as the 1991 Porsche 989 prototype, the four-door 911 based prototype, and C88 concept (a supermini sedan built in Germany and sold for China), never went into production.
Publicity
On the 20 April 2007, a spy video of the Porsche Panamera became available on the Internet.[6]
In September 2008, Porsche released the first teaser image for the Panamera.[7] In early October 2008, an undisguised Panamera was captured on film in Busan, South Korea.[8]
In November 2008, the first official image of the Panamera was leaked.[5]
On 28 November 2008, Porsche sent a mailer containing two photos of the Panamera which were labeled as "the first official images of the Porsche Panamera" with an invitation to have online access to via Porsche USA's website.[9]
The 30 November 2008 edition of Top Gear featured a look at the Panamera in its news section, with the three presenters critically comparing its looks to those of the Austin Maxi. On 21 May 2009 Richard Hammond and James May from Top Gear were seen driving the Panamera along the A30 in Devon. They were racing against a letter sent via Royal Mail between the Isles of Scilly and the Orkney Islands. This episode was broadcast on the BBC on 12 July 2009. Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Porsche Panamera for an article with The Times newspaper and said "Porsche plainly gave the job to a janitor".[10]
On 19 April 2009, Porsche finally unveiled the Porsche Panamera saloon to the public at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show.[11] One of the highlights of the Panamera's debut was fitting the car in the freight elevator of the Shanghai World Financial Center and sending it to the skyscraper's 94th floor.[12]
Specifications
The conventionally aspirated V8 engined versions of the Panamera have rear-wheel drive as standard, while the Turbo version includes standard four-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM). A notable addition is the all-new ZF Friedrichshafen supplied and developed 7-speed 7DT-75 PDK dual clutch transmission.[13][14][15][16]
Currently, trim levels include the base model Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo.[17] US models include an engine start/stop system, and the Turbo version uses active aerodynamics with a multi-stage, adjustable rear spoiler.[18]
The company plans to build 20,000 Panamera per year across the whole product cycle. The fourth Porsche model series is being manufactured at the Leipzig plant in the so-called model mix, sharing a production line with the Cayenne SUV.
Engines
| car model | displacement & configuration | max. motive power @ rpm | max. torque @ rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera S, Panamera 4S | 4.8 litre V8 | 294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp) @ 6,500 | 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf) @ 3,500-5,000 |
| Panamera Turbo | 4.8 litre V8 twin turbo | 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) | 700 N·m (516 ft·lbf) @ 2,250-4,500 |
Transmission
| car model | standard | optional |
|---|---|---|
| Panamera S | 6-speed manual transmission | ZF 7-speed PDK dual clutch transmission |
| Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo | ZF 7-speed PDK dual clutch transmission |
Handling
The Panamera comes with the Porsche Traction Management (PTM), which is Porsche's name for its fully-controlled, four-wheel drive system. PTM is standard on both the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo. Optional Sports Chrono Packages include a Sport Plus button, which has tighter damping and air springs, and lowers the car body by 25 mm (1.0 in).[19]
Hybrid variation
In 2008, Porsche AG announced the development of a parallel hybrid system for the Panamera.[20] According to Car and Driver, it may use a 3.6 litre V6 engine with a 34 kilowatts (46 hp) electric motor found in the Cayenne hybrid.[21]
See also
- Lamborghini Espada, a four-seat sportscar from the 1960s and 70s
References
- ^ "2010 Porsche Panamera - Car News". Car and Driver. July 2007. http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13377/2010-porsche-panamera.html. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ^ "2010 Porsche Panamera: 20 New Photos". Left Lane. 2008-11-25. http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-panamera.html. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ "Future: Porsche Panamera". Motor Trend. http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0510_2010_porsche_panamera. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "2012 Porsche 928 Car news". Car and Driver. November 2006. http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/11785/2012-porsche-928.html. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ a b Porsche Panamera official details
- ^ Porsche Panamera Spy Video
- ^ Panamera at porsche.com
- ^ Porsche Panamera makes Korea move
- ^ "Welcome to the Family | Porsche Panamera". Porscheusa.com. http://www.porscheusa.com/4uncompromised. Retrieved 2009-11-09.
- ^ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article6877864.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2
- ^ "Porsche Panamera Debuts In Shanghai – With Videos". Automoblog.net. http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/20/porsche-panamera-debuts-in-shanghai-%e2%80%93-with-videos/.
- ^ "How to Fit a Porsche Panamera into an Elevator". Left Lane News. 2009-04-21. http://www.leftlanenews.com/how-to-fit-a-porsche-panamera-into-an-elevator.html. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
- ^ "Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) - Panamera Models". Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Porsche.com. http://www.porsche.com/microsite/technology/default.aspx?pool=uk&ShowSingleTechterm=PTPDopKuGe&Category=&Model=&SearchedString=&SelectedVariant=PMTPanameraAll. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ "FEATURE: ZF's new 7DT 'Mood-Sensing' Dual-Clutch Transmissions". CSM Worldwide. Just-Auto.com. 23 September 2009. http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=101268. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ^ "ZF 7-speed dual clutch transmission". ZF Friedrichshafen AG. ZF.com. http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/products/innovations/7_speed_dualclutch/7_speed_dualclutch.html. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ "Porsche Joins the DCT Set". The Lubrizol Corporation. DCTfacts.com. http://www.dctfacts.com/hmStory3.asp. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ New Panamera: World Debut in China
- ^ U.S. Porsche Panamera to get start/stop, active aero among other features
- ^ Porsche Panamera: In-depth tech briefing and first ride
- ^ Confirmed! Porsche Panamera to come with hybrid flavor
- ^ "Porsche Panamera Hybrid - Car News". Car and Driver. January 2008. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/green_machines/porsche_panamera_hybrid_car_news. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
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