Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera GTS: Performance and Luxury Redefined

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera GTS: Performance and Luxury Redefined

Porsche has introduced two new top-tier models in the Panamera lineup: the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Panamera GTS. Each model caters to different aspects of driving pleasure, from the purist, agility-focused GTS to the high-performance, luxurious Turbo S E-Hybrid.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Engine and Performance:
- 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor.
- Total system output: 782PS and 1,000Nm of torque.
- Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds, top speed: 325km/h.
- Fuel efficiency: Combined fuel consumption of 1.4-1.6 l/100 km, with electric consumption of 27.4-29.3 kWh/100 km.
- Enhanced hybrid powertrain with a 25.9 kWh battery, providing an electric range of up to 88km (WLTP EAER City).
- Fast charging capability: 11 kW on-board AC charger charges the battery from 0 to 100% in about 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Design and Features:
- Exterior: Distinctive rear bumper, chrome-plated tailpipes, standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with yellow brake callipers.
- Exclusive Turbonite colour available for airblades, rear bumper strip, and 21-inch wheels.
- Interior: Turbonite accents, contrast stitching, suede-like Race-Tex upholstery, and a Bose sound system.
- Advanced suspension: Porsche Active Ride suspension with innovative functions like overcompensation of pitching and rolling motions, optimising traction and driving stability.
Record Performance:
- Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time: 7:24.172 minutes, setting a record for the fastest hybrid luxury saloon.

Porsche Panamera GTS

Engine and Performance:
- 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine.
- Power output: 500PS with a top speed of 302km/h.
- Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
- Sports exhaust system for a powerful, emotional sound.
- Fuel efficiency: Combined fuel consumption of 12.0-12.7 l/100km.

Design and Features:
- Exterior: Sporty design with black GTS logos, dark-tinted HD matrix LED headlights, tail lights, and red brake callipers.
- Interior: Extensive use of Race-Tex material, 18-way adjustable adaptive sports seats, and GTS-specific interior packages in Carmine Red or Slate Grey Neo.
- Standard Sport package: Includes satin-matt Black body trim elements and 21-inch Turbo S centre-lock wheels in Anthracite Grey.

Driving Dynamics:
- Chassis tuning for high performance, with a lower body and reinforced anti-roll bars.
- Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and electronically controlled PTV Plus differential lock.
- Enhanced driving experience with greater body stability and reduced pitching and rolling.

Common Features and Innovations:

Third-Generation Panamera Enhancements:
- Porsche Driver Experience control concept, high-resolution HD matrix LED lights.
- Extended connectivity functions, including deeper Apple CarPlay integration and video streaming on the optional Passenger Display.
- Option for parking the car from outside using a smartphone app.

Market-Specific Variants:
- Executive variant of the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid with a long wheelbase includes four-zone automatic climate control and a large centre console.

Deliveries of both models in Germany are set to begin in September 2024, marking a new chapter in the Panamera’s legacy of combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology.