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Used car buying guide: Porsche Panamera
A used Panamera has the feel, engineering integrity and ability of an XXL 911 but for rather less outlay. We find tempting ones for about £30k
Proof the Panamera is the Porsche few want to dance with comes with the news that £30,000 is all you need for a mint, low-mileage 2010-reg 4.8 S with all the trimmings. You’ll be lucky to bag an older but honest 2007-reg 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S for the same money.
No surprises there. The 911 is widely regarded as a real Porsche whereas some see the Panamera as the product of a bloodless decision to unseat rivals in the hot saloon sector, albeit a job it achieved with moderate success, looking at the number of tax- friendly 3.0-litre diesel Panameras now clogging the classifieds.
Diesels are wise buys. What they lack in petrol pizzazz they make up for with sledgehammer torque, generating 406lb ft of the stuff, perfect for fuel-efficient wafting and the occasional overtake. It’s a reliable lump too. Against the backdrop of a downturn in demand for diesels, you can chip away at asking prices. Being former company cars, many have full service histories and, judging by the quantity of low-milers, most went no farther than the train station. You’ll easily get into a 2012 diesel for our notional £30k.
The Panamera was launched in 2009. Initially, engines were petrols: 292bhp 3.6 V6, 390bhp 4.8 V8 S and 486bhp 4.8 V8 Turbo. They were joined in 2011 by the 418bhp V8 GTS, 535bhp Turbo S and 370bhp 3.0 V6 supercharged Hybrid S. The 247bhp 3.0 V6 diesel (a tough Audi unit found in the Porsche Cayenne) also arrived.
Four-wheel drive was an option but standard on the Turbo. The rare GTS is worth looking out for thanks to its tweaked, naturally aspirated 4.8 V8 and sports suspension. In addition, 4.8-litre Panameras from around 2011 are free of the bore wear issues that afflicted some earlier cars.
In July 2012, there was a recall concerning faulty turbos that at best might be down on power and at worst might cause a fire. Most cars will have been sorted now but check anyway.
Transmissions were a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK (standard on the 4, 4S and Turbo). The hybrid and diesel had an eight-speed Tiptronic ’box. Standard features included leather, a sat-nav and Porsche Active Suspension Management. S versions gained additional toys, while Turbo and Turbo S versions had air suspension (optional on the 4.8 S).
In 2013, the range was facelifted. New lights and front and rear bumpers are the most obvious external changes, while under the bonnet of S and 4S versions, a new 408bhp 3.0 V6 twin-turbo petrol motor appeared. At the same time, the existing 3.6, 4.8 GTS and 4.8 Turbo petrols and 3.0 diesel were uprated, the latter to 259bhp.
A Mk1 Panamera may seem a little frumpy alongside today’s sleeker-looking Mk2 model but a sporty 4.8 GTS or economical 3.0 diesel in a bright colour with alloy wheels still commands attention – and because it isn’t a 911, you should be able to haggle a decent discount too.
How to get one in your garage:
An expert’s view: STEVE McPHERSON, PANAMERA REGISTER, PORSCHE CLUB GB - “I’d owned 10 Porsche 911s before I bought my first Panamera, eight years ago. I’ve not regretted it. A Panamera is more practical and, in everyday driving, just as much fun. I’ve had four of them (two new and two used) and am about to buy my fifth – a six-month-old 4S Diesel.
I do around 15,000 miles a year, the cars are new or nearly new and I have them serviced by a main agent, so there have been few issues. Those that spring to mind are wheel judder on full lock when the tyres are cold, a wonky sat-nav that needed reprogramming and a boot that kept opening when the doors were unlocked. Because the car is so big, it’s very colour and wheel sensitive, so choose wisely.”
Buyer beware...
ENGINE - Early V8s and more especially V8 Turbos can suffer bore wear from around 80,000 miles. Check for wet plugs and the condition and level of the engine oil. The engine can require a litre of oil every 600 miles. Listen for timing chain ticking, check the condition of ignition coils and look for oil and coolant leaks.
GEARBOX - On PDK cars, check for oil leaks on the underside of the car, suggesting the gearbox sump cover needs replacing. Check the transmission fluid has been changed every 36,000 miles. Feel for smooth, fast changes.
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION - Expect accelerated tyre and brake wear. Where fitted, check expensive carbon-ceramic brake discs for chips and flaking. The car should ride quietly, so listen for clonks and rattles from loose suspension joints. On cars with optional air suspension, ensure the vehicle rises to the correct height on start-up. Check the height sensor and air compressor.
BODYWORK - Aluminium bonnet, doors and bootlid mean corrosion is rare. Where there is any, suspect poor accident repair.
Interior:
Expect some wear on the driver’s side bolster. Otherwise, the interior should be as new and rattle-free. A coffee spillage can wreck the central switch console so check every function works.
Also worth knowing:
For around £220, a Porsche dealer will give the Panamera you’re considering buying a 111-point mechanical check. It takes about 90min and you’ll get a full report with any work required priced up.
How much to spend:
£24,500-£27,999 - Early 3.6, 4.8 and 3.0 diesel cars with up to 130k miles, but many around 70k.
£28,000-£29,999 - Mileages closer to 50k, plus 12-reg cars.
£30,000-£34,999 - Lots of low-mileage 2012/13-reg diesels and higher-miles 2014-reg cars.
£35,000-£39,999 - More 2013/14-reg 3.0 V6s but mainly low-mileage 2013/14-reg diesels. Early Hybrids from £38k, plus early Turbos and 2015-reg cars from £39,500.
£40,000-£49,999 - Rare 2013-reg GTS with 60k miles. Low- miles 2014/15-reg diesels and Hybrids.
£50,000 AND HIGHER - Plenty of late GTS and Turbo cars.
One we found, PORSCHE PANAMERA 4.8 V8 S PDK, 2010/60-REG, 34,000 MILES, £29,925:
You can buy younger and cheaper, although with higher mileage, but this car has a one-owner, full Porsche service history and more than £13,000 of extras. It also has the balance of the Porsche warranty until October 2018.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-porsche-panamera
A used Panamera has the feel, engineering integrity and ability of an XXL 911 but for rather less outlay. We find tempting ones for about £30k
Proof the Panamera is the Porsche few want to dance with comes with the news that £30,000 is all you need for a mint, low-mileage 2010-reg 4.8 S with all the trimmings. You’ll be lucky to bag an older but honest 2007-reg 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera S for the same money.
No surprises there. The 911 is widely regarded as a real Porsche whereas some see the Panamera as the product of a bloodless decision to unseat rivals in the hot saloon sector, albeit a job it achieved with moderate success, looking at the number of tax- friendly 3.0-litre diesel Panameras now clogging the classifieds.
Diesels are wise buys. What they lack in petrol pizzazz they make up for with sledgehammer torque, generating 406lb ft of the stuff, perfect for fuel-efficient wafting and the occasional overtake. It’s a reliable lump too. Against the backdrop of a downturn in demand for diesels, you can chip away at asking prices. Being former company cars, many have full service histories and, judging by the quantity of low-milers, most went no farther than the train station. You’ll easily get into a 2012 diesel for our notional £30k.
The Panamera was launched in 2009. Initially, engines were petrols: 292bhp 3.6 V6, 390bhp 4.8 V8 S and 486bhp 4.8 V8 Turbo. They were joined in 2011 by the 418bhp V8 GTS, 535bhp Turbo S and 370bhp 3.0 V6 supercharged Hybrid S. The 247bhp 3.0 V6 diesel (a tough Audi unit found in the Porsche Cayenne) also arrived.
Four-wheel drive was an option but standard on the Turbo. The rare GTS is worth looking out for thanks to its tweaked, naturally aspirated 4.8 V8 and sports suspension. In addition, 4.8-litre Panameras from around 2011 are free of the bore wear issues that afflicted some earlier cars.
In July 2012, there was a recall concerning faulty turbos that at best might be down on power and at worst might cause a fire. Most cars will have been sorted now but check anyway.
Transmissions were a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK (standard on the 4, 4S and Turbo). The hybrid and diesel had an eight-speed Tiptronic ’box. Standard features included leather, a sat-nav and Porsche Active Suspension Management. S versions gained additional toys, while Turbo and Turbo S versions had air suspension (optional on the 4.8 S).
In 2013, the range was facelifted. New lights and front and rear bumpers are the most obvious external changes, while under the bonnet of S and 4S versions, a new 408bhp 3.0 V6 twin-turbo petrol motor appeared. At the same time, the existing 3.6, 4.8 GTS and 4.8 Turbo petrols and 3.0 diesel were uprated, the latter to 259bhp.
A Mk1 Panamera may seem a little frumpy alongside today’s sleeker-looking Mk2 model but a sporty 4.8 GTS or economical 3.0 diesel in a bright colour with alloy wheels still commands attention – and because it isn’t a 911, you should be able to haggle a decent discount too.
How to get one in your garage:
An expert’s view: STEVE McPHERSON, PANAMERA REGISTER, PORSCHE CLUB GB - “I’d owned 10 Porsche 911s before I bought my first Panamera, eight years ago. I’ve not regretted it. A Panamera is more practical and, in everyday driving, just as much fun. I’ve had four of them (two new and two used) and am about to buy my fifth – a six-month-old 4S Diesel.
I do around 15,000 miles a year, the cars are new or nearly new and I have them serviced by a main agent, so there have been few issues. Those that spring to mind are wheel judder on full lock when the tyres are cold, a wonky sat-nav that needed reprogramming and a boot that kept opening when the doors were unlocked. Because the car is so big, it’s very colour and wheel sensitive, so choose wisely.”
Buyer beware...
ENGINE - Early V8s and more especially V8 Turbos can suffer bore wear from around 80,000 miles. Check for wet plugs and the condition and level of the engine oil. The engine can require a litre of oil every 600 miles. Listen for timing chain ticking, check the condition of ignition coils and look for oil and coolant leaks.
GEARBOX - On PDK cars, check for oil leaks on the underside of the car, suggesting the gearbox sump cover needs replacing. Check the transmission fluid has been changed every 36,000 miles. Feel for smooth, fast changes.
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION - Expect accelerated tyre and brake wear. Where fitted, check expensive carbon-ceramic brake discs for chips and flaking. The car should ride quietly, so listen for clonks and rattles from loose suspension joints. On cars with optional air suspension, ensure the vehicle rises to the correct height on start-up. Check the height sensor and air compressor.
BODYWORK - Aluminium bonnet, doors and bootlid mean corrosion is rare. Where there is any, suspect poor accident repair.
Interior:
Expect some wear on the driver’s side bolster. Otherwise, the interior should be as new and rattle-free. A coffee spillage can wreck the central switch console so check every function works.
Also worth knowing:
For around £220, a Porsche dealer will give the Panamera you’re considering buying a 111-point mechanical check. It takes about 90min and you’ll get a full report with any work required priced up.
How much to spend:
£24,500-£27,999 - Early 3.6, 4.8 and 3.0 diesel cars with up to 130k miles, but many around 70k.
£28,000-£29,999 - Mileages closer to 50k, plus 12-reg cars.
£30,000-£34,999 - Lots of low-mileage 2012/13-reg diesels and higher-miles 2014-reg cars.
£35,000-£39,999 - More 2013/14-reg 3.0 V6s but mainly low-mileage 2013/14-reg diesels. Early Hybrids from £38k, plus early Turbos and 2015-reg cars from £39,500.
£40,000-£49,999 - Rare 2013-reg GTS with 60k miles. Low- miles 2014/15-reg diesels and Hybrids.
£50,000 AND HIGHER - Plenty of late GTS and Turbo cars.
One we found, PORSCHE PANAMERA 4.8 V8 S PDK, 2010/60-REG, 34,000 MILES, £29,925:
You can buy younger and cheaper, although with higher mileage, but this car has a one-owner, full Porsche service history and more than £13,000 of extras. It also has the balance of the Porsche warranty until October 2018.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-porsche-panamera
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: 10 Cool Things - CarAdvice
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Porsche Panamera GTS
Porsche has added two extra sporty models to its Panamera range. With a powerful performance from the four-litre V8 biturbo engine (338 kW/460 hp), extra dynamic chassis systems including three-chamber air suspension, and their own unique design elements and equipment, the Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo harness a one-of-a-kind performance package. For example, the Sport Design package with black exterior elements and large Alcantara surfaces in the interior is included as standard. What's more, Porsche has expanded its portfolio of comfort and assistance systems to include a head-up display with various configuration options for the entire Panamera range.
Emotion and efficiency: V8 engine with 460 hp and sports exhaust system
At the heart of both of the new Porsche Panamera GTS models is a four-litre V8 engine with 338 kW (460 hp) of output and maximum torque of 620 Nm, cultivating an emotional sound and driving experience when combined with the standard sports exhaust system. The biturbo engine, which features a gasoline particulate filter, outperforms its predecessor by 15 kW (20 hp) and 100 Nm, accelerating the Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds as it works in conjunction with the standard Sport Chrono package. The two models achieve a top speed of 292 and 289 km/h respectively. There are no interruptions in tractive force as power is transmitted to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system by the eight-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox. Their exceptional performance is achieved with moderate consumption of just 10.3 l/100 km (Sport Turismo: 10.6 l/100 km) (see footnote); the CO2emissions are 235 g/km (Sport Turismo: 242 g/km).
Performance and comfort: sports chassis with three-chamber air suspension
Designed to reflect the sporting prowess of the Porsche Panamera GTS models, the chassis systems are impressively dynamic. The adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology is fitted as standard, which results in flexible control and optimum spring rate spread. The sports chassis in the two GTS models has been lowered by 10 millimetres, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) function has been adapted for an even sportier calibration. The result? Outstanding lateral dynamics. Large brakes (390 millimetres in diameter at the front, 365 millimetres at the rear) deliver outstanding deceleration.
That distinctive GTS look: Sport Design package with black highlights
When compared to the predecessor, the new Porsche Panamera GTS models' basic equipment package has been significantly upgraded in a number of areas. The Sport Design package with a new black front end, black trim at the bottom of the rear, and a variety of darker elements highlights the more athletic appearance. The GTS models are equipped with 20-inch Panamera Design wheels as standard. The interior features hallmark elements of black Alcantara and anodised aluminium. The standard package also includes a heated multifunction sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles and Alcantara trim and the Connect Plus module for a wide range of digital services. With the optional Interior GTS package, drivers can customise their vehicle with various design elements, such as a rev counter, designer seams, and GTS logos in the contrasting shades of Carmine Red or Crayon.
A first for the Panamera: head-up display with many configuration options
The GTS models offer all the same innovations as the second-generation Panamera range. These include the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, assist systems such as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control, and optional rear-axle steering. The GTS also features one highlight that is new to the entire Panamera range - the head-up display. The display can be configured by the driver and projects all relevant information directly into their direct line of sight in full colour.
Even better for day-to-day driving: the first ever Panamera GTS Sport Turismo
As is tradition at Porsche, GTS stands for Gran Turismo Sport. Porsche's first road-approved sports car, the 904 Carrera GTS, was launched all the way back in 1963, bringing racing technology to the streets. This was followed by the 924 GTS and 928 GTS, which cultivated the concept throughout the 1980s and 90s. In 2007, the GTS celebrated its revival with the Carrera GTS. The first generation of the Panamera GTS followed in 2011, initially available as a sports saloon only. Now, the new Porsche Panamera GTS is also available as a Sports Turismo. With a large boot lid, low loading sill, increased luggage compartment volume and 4+1 seating configuration, the new GTS variant based on the 2017 model meets the highest of standards for everyday driving, while also delivering outstanding performance.
The new GTS models are available to order now. In Germany, the Porsche Panamera GTS is available from EUR 138,493 including VAT and country-specific equipment; the Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo is available from EUR 141,349.
https://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2019-panamera_gts/
Porsche has added two extra sporty models to its Panamera range. With a powerful performance from the four-litre V8 biturbo engine (338 kW/460 hp), extra dynamic chassis systems including three-chamber air suspension, and their own unique design elements and equipment, the Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo harness a one-of-a-kind performance package. For example, the Sport Design package with black exterior elements and large Alcantara surfaces in the interior is included as standard. What's more, Porsche has expanded its portfolio of comfort and assistance systems to include a head-up display with various configuration options for the entire Panamera range.
Emotion and efficiency: V8 engine with 460 hp and sports exhaust system
At the heart of both of the new Porsche Panamera GTS models is a four-litre V8 engine with 338 kW (460 hp) of output and maximum torque of 620 Nm, cultivating an emotional sound and driving experience when combined with the standard sports exhaust system. The biturbo engine, which features a gasoline particulate filter, outperforms its predecessor by 15 kW (20 hp) and 100 Nm, accelerating the Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds as it works in conjunction with the standard Sport Chrono package. The two models achieve a top speed of 292 and 289 km/h respectively. There are no interruptions in tractive force as power is transmitted to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system by the eight-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox. Their exceptional performance is achieved with moderate consumption of just 10.3 l/100 km (Sport Turismo: 10.6 l/100 km) (see footnote); the CO2emissions are 235 g/km (Sport Turismo: 242 g/km).
Performance and comfort: sports chassis with three-chamber air suspension
Designed to reflect the sporting prowess of the Porsche Panamera GTS models, the chassis systems are impressively dynamic. The adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology is fitted as standard, which results in flexible control and optimum spring rate spread. The sports chassis in the two GTS models has been lowered by 10 millimetres, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) function has been adapted for an even sportier calibration. The result? Outstanding lateral dynamics. Large brakes (390 millimetres in diameter at the front, 365 millimetres at the rear) deliver outstanding deceleration.
That distinctive GTS look: Sport Design package with black highlights
When compared to the predecessor, the new Porsche Panamera GTS models' basic equipment package has been significantly upgraded in a number of areas. The Sport Design package with a new black front end, black trim at the bottom of the rear, and a variety of darker elements highlights the more athletic appearance. The GTS models are equipped with 20-inch Panamera Design wheels as standard. The interior features hallmark elements of black Alcantara and anodised aluminium. The standard package also includes a heated multifunction sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles and Alcantara trim and the Connect Plus module for a wide range of digital services. With the optional Interior GTS package, drivers can customise their vehicle with various design elements, such as a rev counter, designer seams, and GTS logos in the contrasting shades of Carmine Red or Crayon.
A first for the Panamera: head-up display with many configuration options
The GTS models offer all the same innovations as the second-generation Panamera range. These include the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, assist systems such as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control, and optional rear-axle steering. The GTS also features one highlight that is new to the entire Panamera range - the head-up display. The display can be configured by the driver and projects all relevant information directly into their direct line of sight in full colour.
Even better for day-to-day driving: the first ever Panamera GTS Sport Turismo
As is tradition at Porsche, GTS stands for Gran Turismo Sport. Porsche's first road-approved sports car, the 904 Carrera GTS, was launched all the way back in 1963, bringing racing technology to the streets. This was followed by the 924 GTS and 928 GTS, which cultivated the concept throughout the 1980s and 90s. In 2007, the GTS celebrated its revival with the Carrera GTS. The first generation of the Panamera GTS followed in 2011, initially available as a sports saloon only. Now, the new Porsche Panamera GTS is also available as a Sports Turismo. With a large boot lid, low loading sill, increased luggage compartment volume and 4+1 seating configuration, the new GTS variant based on the 2017 model meets the highest of standards for everyday driving, while also delivering outstanding performance.
The new GTS models are available to order now. In Germany, the Porsche Panamera GTS is available from EUR 138,493 including VAT and country-specific equipment; the Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo is available from EUR 141,349.
https://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2019-panamera_gts/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New Porsche Panamera GTS revealed with styling and chassis upgrades
GTS will come in saloon and Sport Turismo estate bodystyles, priced from £105,963 and arriving in the UK later this year
Porsche has revealed a new GTS variant of the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo estate. Priced from £105,963 for the former and £108,110 for the latter, both are due to go on sale in the UK later this year.
Like other GTS Porsches, the two Panameras receive unique styling upgrades including black trim for the front and rear-ends, 20-inch black alloy wheels and GTS badging. Inside, both are trimmed in black Alcantara with anodised aluminium highlights, as part of the usually optional Sport Design package.
A heated Alcantara steering wheel is standard, while an optional Interior GTS package brings customisable design elements. The GTS is also the first Panamera to receive a configurable head-up display, which will roll out on other models in the range.
Sitting below the Panamera Turbo in the lineup, the GTS features a detuned 454bhp version of that car’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. Producing 457lb ft of torque, it makes the two-tonne saloon and estate capable of 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 181mph (180mph for the Sport Turismo).
This performance is partially assisted by the standard Sports Chrono pack, usually an option on lesser Panameras. Fuel economy is pegged at 27.4mpg for the saloon and 26.6mpg for the Sport Turismo, with CO2 emissions listed as 235g/km and 242g/km respectively. The Panamera GTS also features a petrol particulate filter, fitted on all Porsche models from September onwards.
Being a GTS, the Panamera’s chassis has been revised to offer what Porsche calls “outstanding lateral dynamics”. Adaptive three-chamber air suspension is standard, but lowered by 10mm over regular models, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system has been recalibrated for a sportier feel.
Rear-axle steering is optionally available to boost agility further, while the brakes are larger than a standard Panamera’s at 390mm for the fronts and 365mm for the rear.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...era-gts-revealed-styling-and-chassis-upgrades
GTS will come in saloon and Sport Turismo estate bodystyles, priced from £105,963 and arriving in the UK later this year
Porsche has revealed a new GTS variant of the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo estate. Priced from £105,963 for the former and £108,110 for the latter, both are due to go on sale in the UK later this year.
Like other GTS Porsches, the two Panameras receive unique styling upgrades including black trim for the front and rear-ends, 20-inch black alloy wheels and GTS badging. Inside, both are trimmed in black Alcantara with anodised aluminium highlights, as part of the usually optional Sport Design package.
A heated Alcantara steering wheel is standard, while an optional Interior GTS package brings customisable design elements. The GTS is also the first Panamera to receive a configurable head-up display, which will roll out on other models in the range.
Sitting below the Panamera Turbo in the lineup, the GTS features a detuned 454bhp version of that car’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. Producing 457lb ft of torque, it makes the two-tonne saloon and estate capable of 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 181mph (180mph for the Sport Turismo).
This performance is partially assisted by the standard Sports Chrono pack, usually an option on lesser Panameras. Fuel economy is pegged at 27.4mpg for the saloon and 26.6mpg for the Sport Turismo, with CO2 emissions listed as 235g/km and 242g/km respectively. The Panamera GTS also features a petrol particulate filter, fitted on all Porsche models from September onwards.
Being a GTS, the Panamera’s chassis has been revised to offer what Porsche calls “outstanding lateral dynamics”. Adaptive three-chamber air suspension is standard, but lowered by 10mm over regular models, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system has been recalibrated for a sportier feel.
Rear-axle steering is optionally available to boost agility further, while the brakes are larger than a standard Panamera’s at 390mm for the fronts and 365mm for the rear.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...era-gts-revealed-styling-and-chassis-upgrades
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New Porsche Panamera GTS goes official with 338 kW!
The new Porsche Panamera GTS has been revealed, slotting in below the full-fat Turbo model and boasting some 338 kW from its twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 heart. The GTS badge has also been applied to the big-booted Sport Turismo body style.
In addition to the extra oomph on offer, the GTS models gain added dynamic chassis systems (including three-chamber air suspension) plus unique design elements and a little more equipment.
The Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo are each powered by the brand’s familiar V8, here tuned to deliver 338 kW and 620 N.m. This powerplant, Porsche promises, serves up an “emotional sound and driving experience” thanks to its standard sports exhaust system.
The eight-cylinder engine’s peak outputs best those of its forebear by some 15 kW and 100 N.m, allowing both the Panamera GTS and the Panamera GTS Sport Turismo to hit 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 4,1 seconds (the Sport Chrono package ships standard). The former tops out at 292 km/h while the latter is capable of 289 km/h. The engine is, of course, mated to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.
The sports chassis in the two GTS models has been lowered by 10 mm, while the automaker says its Porsche Active Suspension Management function has been “adapted for an even sportier calibration”. Uprated brakes measuring 390 mm up front and 365 mm at the rear are included.
You’ll be able to quickly identify the new GTS models on the road since they are fitted as standard with the Sport Design package. This brings extra black detailing up front and at the rear, plus a variety of darker elements across the body. A set of 20-inch Panamera Design wheels (pictured below) is fitted as standard, while the cabin features plenty of black Alcantara and anodised aluminium.
Standard features include a heated sports steering wheel (with gearshift paddles and more Alcantara trim) as well as the brand’s Connect Plus module. The GTS also gains a head-up display (which is set to roll out to the rest of the Panamera range, too). An optional interior package, meanwhile, allows buyers to customise their vehicles with various design elements, such as a rev counter, designer seams, and GTS logos in the contrasting shades of Carmine Red or Crayon.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-porsche-panamera-gts-goes-official-with-338-kw/
The new Porsche Panamera GTS has been revealed, slotting in below the full-fat Turbo model and boasting some 338 kW from its twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 heart. The GTS badge has also been applied to the big-booted Sport Turismo body style.
In addition to the extra oomph on offer, the GTS models gain added dynamic chassis systems (including three-chamber air suspension) plus unique design elements and a little more equipment.
The Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo are each powered by the brand’s familiar V8, here tuned to deliver 338 kW and 620 N.m. This powerplant, Porsche promises, serves up an “emotional sound and driving experience” thanks to its standard sports exhaust system.
The eight-cylinder engine’s peak outputs best those of its forebear by some 15 kW and 100 N.m, allowing both the Panamera GTS and the Panamera GTS Sport Turismo to hit 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 4,1 seconds (the Sport Chrono package ships standard). The former tops out at 292 km/h while the latter is capable of 289 km/h. The engine is, of course, mated to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.
The sports chassis in the two GTS models has been lowered by 10 mm, while the automaker says its Porsche Active Suspension Management function has been “adapted for an even sportier calibration”. Uprated brakes measuring 390 mm up front and 365 mm at the rear are included.
You’ll be able to quickly identify the new GTS models on the road since they are fitted as standard with the Sport Design package. This brings extra black detailing up front and at the rear, plus a variety of darker elements across the body. A set of 20-inch Panamera Design wheels (pictured below) is fitted as standard, while the cabin features plenty of black Alcantara and anodised aluminium.
Standard features include a heated sports steering wheel (with gearshift paddles and more Alcantara trim) as well as the brand’s Connect Plus module. The GTS also gains a head-up display (which is set to roll out to the rest of the Panamera range, too). An optional interior package, meanwhile, allows buyers to customise their vehicles with various design elements, such as a rev counter, designer seams, and GTS logos in the contrasting shades of Carmine Red or Crayon.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-porsche-panamera-gts-goes-official-with-338-kw/
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Porsche Panamera GTS 2018 review
Should I buy one?
If the GTS leaves you puffing out your cheeks with admiration, as it surely will, then it is also suffers the same affliction as so many modern performance cars. You’ll have to contrive to find any meaningful objective fault, but as the driver your window of opportunity to appreciate Porsche’s detailed changes is simply too high to be relevant on the road.
There’s some technical overkill going on here, and there’s also the fact the ever-present charm of the old 4.8-litre V8 has left the building. Fabulous as the GTS would be own, it leaves us wondering why you’d get one of these instead of the already excellent Panamera 4S.
Ultimately the most satisfying Panamera to drive isn’t as characterful as it once was. Neither is it’s delicacy so easy to appreciate.
Porsche Panamera GTS specification
Where Bahrain Price £106,963 On sale Now Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbocharged petrol Power 454bhp at 6000-6500rpm Torque 457lb ft at 1800-6500rpm Gearbox 8-spd auto Kerb weight 1995kg Top speed 181mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 27.4mpg CO2 235g/km Rivals BMW M5 Competition, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/panamera/first-drives/porsche-panamera-gts-2018-review
Should I buy one?
If the GTS leaves you puffing out your cheeks with admiration, as it surely will, then it is also suffers the same affliction as so many modern performance cars. You’ll have to contrive to find any meaningful objective fault, but as the driver your window of opportunity to appreciate Porsche’s detailed changes is simply too high to be relevant on the road.
There’s some technical overkill going on here, and there’s also the fact the ever-present charm of the old 4.8-litre V8 has left the building. Fabulous as the GTS would be own, it leaves us wondering why you’d get one of these instead of the already excellent Panamera 4S.
Ultimately the most satisfying Panamera to drive isn’t as characterful as it once was. Neither is it’s delicacy so easy to appreciate.
Porsche Panamera GTS specification
Where Bahrain Price £106,963 On sale Now Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbocharged petrol Power 454bhp at 6000-6500rpm Torque 457lb ft at 1800-6500rpm Gearbox 8-spd auto Kerb weight 1995kg Top speed 181mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 27.4mpg CO2 235g/km Rivals BMW M5 Competition, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/panamera/first-drives/porsche-panamera-gts-2018-review
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DRIVEN: Porsche Panamera 4 GTS PDK
We all know that guy. He’s just a little fitter, trimmer, faster and better looking than the rest of us. You may think him an ex-pro were it not for the fact he’s a self-made businessman who has both managed to make his fortune in commerce and become an impressively skilled runner/paddler/cyclist. None of us likes him too much, of course, but that says more about our issues than his supposed faults.
Envy aside, that pretty much describes any GTS in the Porsche range, too … and is particularly accurate when it comes to the new Panamera GTS. Whereas the 4 and 4S are the sensible, pragmatic derivatives (and the Turbo the muscled, weight-room devotee), the GTS is the corporate boardroom’s toned athlete.
This particular Panamera – available in both sedan and Sport Turismo body shapes – has benefited from a training programme that’s sharpened the model’s well-documented inherent athletic abilities. Bridging the gap between the 324 kW Panamera S and the brawny 404 kW Panamera Turbo, the GTS offers powerful performance from its 338 kW twin-turbo V8, along with the promise of nimble handling thanks to a specifically tuned chassis, and a black-accented styling package that echoes its dynamic talents.
Styling
The GTS takes the starter’s orders wearing model-specific black-accented trim that includes black Sport Design side-skirts, side window strips in high-gloss black and front doors that bear GTS lettering. On the rear of the car, there’s black Sport Design lower trim, and the Porsche logo and model name feature the hallmark colour, as do the two twin-tailpipes in the standard sports exhaust system. The LED taillamps also bear a dark tint.
Inside, as standard, the GTS features 18-way power-adjustable sports seats (with memory) for both the driver and front passenger. The seats are trimmed in leather with Alcantara centre panels (the door armrests, sun visors, headliner, and the A-, B- and C-pillars are also trimmed in Alcantara). Standard equipment includes a heated multifunction sports steering wheel, paddle shifters, a mode switch for the Sport Chrono Package, as well as GTS logos on the door sills, rev counter and head restraints.
Drivetrain and chassis
New to the range is a 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8 that transmits its 338 kW/620 N.m outputs to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK dual-cutch transmission. The chassis has been revised and, along with an adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology and a wide spring rate, the ride has been lowered by 10 mmm and the Porsche Active Suspension Management system has been given a sportier tweak.
The Panamera GTS comes standard with Porsche’s Sport Chrono Package that includes a rotary mode switch to shift between four driving modes (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual) and a Sport Response Button located in the middle of the dial. Press this and you benefit from maximum power potential for 20 seconds, with more direct engine response and a more dynamic shifting map from the eight-speed dual-clutch.
Handling
The first part of the launch held on the small island-Emirate of Bahrain provided little opportunity to explore the Panamera GTS’ athletic abilities – rough roads and vigilant law enforcement kept the assembled press uncharacteristically light-footed on the right-side pedal.
Fortunately, the opportunity did arrive later at the Bahrain International Circuit for some hot laps round a fast-and-flowing track that’s become a regular feature on the Formula One calendar over the past 14 years. The near kilometre-long main straight provided plenty of opportunity to move through the gears, hitting around 220 km/h before giving the new, bigger internally vented disc brakes (390 mm front/365 mm rear) a thorough test, quickly and effectively bringing the big two-tonne car down to around 80 km/h for the tight right-hander that is Turn 1.
And it’s through the circuit’s 15 turns that the black magic that Porsche’s engineers have imbued the Panamera’s chassis with come to the fore. It’s one thing having the under-bonnet grunt to slingshot down a long straight, but maintaining composure when the tarmac starts snaking left and right is where it really counts.
Thanks to a lower centre of gravity (the suspension is 10 mm lower in the GTS), the Porsche Active Suspension Management system adapted for a sportier setup, and the optional four-wheel steering, the way the big Porsche copes with these lateral dynamics is staggering. The four-wheel steering is particularly impressive through low-speed corners that see the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels (up to a maximum steering angle of 2,8 degrees), effectively shortening the wheelbase. A car of this size simply has no right to pivot and turn in the way it does.
When it comes to a big luxury performance sedan, this second-generation Panamera has no peers in our market and the new GTS only emphasises that. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but when the car launches in South Africa in the second quarter of 2019, it’s likely to be at the R2-million ballpark – that’s a good half-a-million less than the Turbo.
Given the GTS’s sharper looks and improved handling – and despite the fact that I still don’t like that guy – this would certainly be my pick in the range…
Model:Porsche Panamera 4 GTS PDK
Price:R2 000 000 (est)
Engine:4,0-litre, V8, turbopetrol
Power:338 kW
Torque:620 N.m
0-100 km/h:4,1 seconds
Top Speed:292 km/h
Fuel Consumption:10,30 L/100 km
CO2:235 g/km
Transmission:8-spd auto
https://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/driven-porsche-panamera-4-gts-pdk/
We all know that guy. He’s just a little fitter, trimmer, faster and better looking than the rest of us. You may think him an ex-pro were it not for the fact he’s a self-made businessman who has both managed to make his fortune in commerce and become an impressively skilled runner/paddler/cyclist. None of us likes him too much, of course, but that says more about our issues than his supposed faults.
Envy aside, that pretty much describes any GTS in the Porsche range, too … and is particularly accurate when it comes to the new Panamera GTS. Whereas the 4 and 4S are the sensible, pragmatic derivatives (and the Turbo the muscled, weight-room devotee), the GTS is the corporate boardroom’s toned athlete.
This particular Panamera – available in both sedan and Sport Turismo body shapes – has benefited from a training programme that’s sharpened the model’s well-documented inherent athletic abilities. Bridging the gap between the 324 kW Panamera S and the brawny 404 kW Panamera Turbo, the GTS offers powerful performance from its 338 kW twin-turbo V8, along with the promise of nimble handling thanks to a specifically tuned chassis, and a black-accented styling package that echoes its dynamic talents.
Styling
The GTS takes the starter’s orders wearing model-specific black-accented trim that includes black Sport Design side-skirts, side window strips in high-gloss black and front doors that bear GTS lettering. On the rear of the car, there’s black Sport Design lower trim, and the Porsche logo and model name feature the hallmark colour, as do the two twin-tailpipes in the standard sports exhaust system. The LED taillamps also bear a dark tint.
Inside, as standard, the GTS features 18-way power-adjustable sports seats (with memory) for both the driver and front passenger. The seats are trimmed in leather with Alcantara centre panels (the door armrests, sun visors, headliner, and the A-, B- and C-pillars are also trimmed in Alcantara). Standard equipment includes a heated multifunction sports steering wheel, paddle shifters, a mode switch for the Sport Chrono Package, as well as GTS logos on the door sills, rev counter and head restraints.
Drivetrain and chassis
New to the range is a 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8 that transmits its 338 kW/620 N.m outputs to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK dual-cutch transmission. The chassis has been revised and, along with an adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology and a wide spring rate, the ride has been lowered by 10 mmm and the Porsche Active Suspension Management system has been given a sportier tweak.
The Panamera GTS comes standard with Porsche’s Sport Chrono Package that includes a rotary mode switch to shift between four driving modes (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual) and a Sport Response Button located in the middle of the dial. Press this and you benefit from maximum power potential for 20 seconds, with more direct engine response and a more dynamic shifting map from the eight-speed dual-clutch.
Handling
The first part of the launch held on the small island-Emirate of Bahrain provided little opportunity to explore the Panamera GTS’ athletic abilities – rough roads and vigilant law enforcement kept the assembled press uncharacteristically light-footed on the right-side pedal.
Fortunately, the opportunity did arrive later at the Bahrain International Circuit for some hot laps round a fast-and-flowing track that’s become a regular feature on the Formula One calendar over the past 14 years. The near kilometre-long main straight provided plenty of opportunity to move through the gears, hitting around 220 km/h before giving the new, bigger internally vented disc brakes (390 mm front/365 mm rear) a thorough test, quickly and effectively bringing the big two-tonne car down to around 80 km/h for the tight right-hander that is Turn 1.
And it’s through the circuit’s 15 turns that the black magic that Porsche’s engineers have imbued the Panamera’s chassis with come to the fore. It’s one thing having the under-bonnet grunt to slingshot down a long straight, but maintaining composure when the tarmac starts snaking left and right is where it really counts.
Thanks to a lower centre of gravity (the suspension is 10 mm lower in the GTS), the Porsche Active Suspension Management system adapted for a sportier setup, and the optional four-wheel steering, the way the big Porsche copes with these lateral dynamics is staggering. The four-wheel steering is particularly impressive through low-speed corners that see the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels (up to a maximum steering angle of 2,8 degrees), effectively shortening the wheelbase. A car of this size simply has no right to pivot and turn in the way it does.
When it comes to a big luxury performance sedan, this second-generation Panamera has no peers in our market and the new GTS only emphasises that. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but when the car launches in South Africa in the second quarter of 2019, it’s likely to be at the R2-million ballpark – that’s a good half-a-million less than the Turbo.
Given the GTS’s sharper looks and improved handling – and despite the fact that I still don’t like that guy – this would certainly be my pick in the range…
Model:Porsche Panamera 4 GTS PDK
Price:R2 000 000 (est)
Engine:4,0-litre, V8, turbopetrol
Power:338 kW
Torque:620 N.m
0-100 km/h:4,1 seconds
Top Speed:292 km/h
Fuel Consumption:10,30 L/100 km
CO2:235 g/km
Transmission:8-spd auto
https://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/driven-porsche-panamera-4-gts-pdk/
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Drag Race: Porsche Panamera Turbo S vs Porsche 911 Turbo S | Autocar
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Porsche planning two-door Panamera to fight BMW 8 Series?
A fresh report out of the United Kingdom suggests Porsche is developing two-door coupé and cabriolet versions of its Panamera to take the fight to the new BMW 8 Series.
According to Autocar, the Zuffenhausen-based firm plans to reveal the two new models in 2020, plugging a perceived gap between the 911 range and the current four-door Panamera (and Panamera Sport Turismo).
Whether the new models will bear the Panamera name, however, remains to be seen. That said, they are expected to borrowed powertrain options from the four-door range.
The British publication asked Porsche design chief Michael Mauer whether such vehicles were indeed possible.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/rumours/porsche-planning-two-door-panamera-to-fight-bmw-8-series/
A fresh report out of the United Kingdom suggests Porsche is developing two-door coupé and cabriolet versions of its Panamera to take the fight to the new BMW 8 Series.
According to Autocar, the Zuffenhausen-based firm plans to reveal the two new models in 2020, plugging a perceived gap between the 911 range and the current four-door Panamera (and Panamera Sport Turismo).
Whether the new models will bear the Panamera name, however, remains to be seen. That said, they are expected to borrowed powertrain options from the four-door range.
The British publication asked Porsche design chief Michael Mauer whether such vehicles were indeed possible.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/rumours/porsche-planning-two-door-panamera-to-fight-bmw-8-series/
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Porsche Panamera GTS 2019 UK review
Should I buy one?
This time around, GTS isn’t obviously the standout version in the range like it has been on previous Porsches. The slightly stiffer set-up means the Panamera GTS is a car of neither true luxury nor truly engaging character, although it is easy to live with and seriously impressive.
We don’t suspect any other of these big super-saloons/hatchbacks/estates – not the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé nor even the BMW M5 Competition – can quite do what the Panamera is capable of, so there’s merit to that alone. But both, and the AMG in particular, give back a bit more reward a bit more often.
Porsche Panamera GTS specification
Where Oxfordshire, UK Price £105,963 On sale Now Engine 8 cyls, 3996cc, twin-turbo, petrol Power 454bhp at 6000-6500rpm Torque 457lb ft at 1800-6500rpm Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1995kg Top speed 181mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 27.4mpg (WLTP) CO2 235g/km (WLTP) Rivals BMW M5 Competition, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...st-drives/porsche-panamera-gts-2019-uk-review
Should I buy one?
This time around, GTS isn’t obviously the standout version in the range like it has been on previous Porsches. The slightly stiffer set-up means the Panamera GTS is a car of neither true luxury nor truly engaging character, although it is easy to live with and seriously impressive.
We don’t suspect any other of these big super-saloons/hatchbacks/estates – not the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé nor even the BMW M5 Competition – can quite do what the Panamera is capable of, so there’s merit to that alone. But both, and the AMG in particular, give back a bit more reward a bit more often.
Porsche Panamera GTS specification
Where Oxfordshire, UK Price £105,963 On sale Now Engine 8 cyls, 3996cc, twin-turbo, petrol Power 454bhp at 6000-6500rpm Torque 457lb ft at 1800-6500rpm Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1995kg Top speed 181mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 27.4mpg (WLTP) CO2 235g/km (WLTP) Rivals BMW M5 Competition, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...st-drives/porsche-panamera-gts-2019-uk-review
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Porsche Panamera 2020 facelift spotted barely disguised
Porsche's model-year updates include minor exterior revisions, tech upgrades and new mild-hybrid engines
Porsche will release a mid-cycle update for the Panamera saloon and Sport Turismo estate early next year, and now prototypes with barely any disguise are emerging.
Likely to be revealed before the year is out, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered tail-light design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.
Also evident on the latest prototypes is a new front bumper and reprofiled grille - but more significant is the introduction of new sensor modules at both ends of the front bumper. These indicate an advancement in the model's semi-autonomous systems could be on the cards.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-panamera-2020-facelift-spotted-barely-disguised
Porsche's model-year updates include minor exterior revisions, tech upgrades and new mild-hybrid engines
Porsche will release a mid-cycle update for the Panamera saloon and Sport Turismo estate early next year, and now prototypes with barely any disguise are emerging.
Likely to be revealed before the year is out, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered tail-light design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.
Also evident on the latest prototypes is a new front bumper and reprofiled grille - but more significant is the introduction of new sensor modules at both ends of the front bumper. These indicate an advancement in the model's semi-autonomous systems could be on the cards.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-panamera-2020-facelift-spotted-barely-disguised
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Porsche Panamera 10 Years Edition: pricing for South Africa released
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the nameplate, Porsche has added the Panamera 10 Years Edition to its second-generation range in South Africa.
The special edition is priced from R1 727 000 (or R1 777 000 with the three-year Driveplan upgraded to five years), which represents a R235 000 premium over the model on which it is based.
So, what do you get for the extra cash? Well, from what we understand, the 10 Years Edition includes new 21-inch Panamera Sport Design wheels finished in satin-gloss white gold metallic.
There’s also a special “Panamera10” logo on the front doors, with the anniversary insignia repeated inside on the front passenger trim panel as well as on the door entry guards. The interior comes finished in black partial leather and is combined with decorative stitching in white gold.
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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the nameplate, Porsche has added the Panamera 10 Years Edition to its second-generation range in South Africa.
The special edition is priced from R1 727 000 (or R1 777 000 with the three-year Driveplan upgraded to five years), which represents a R235 000 premium over the model on which it is based.
So, what do you get for the extra cash? Well, from what we understand, the 10 Years Edition includes new 21-inch Panamera Sport Design wheels finished in satin-gloss white gold metallic.
There’s also a special “Panamera10” logo on the front doors, with the anniversary insignia repeated inside on the front passenger trim panel as well as on the door entry guards. The interior comes finished in black partial leather and is combined with decorative stitching in white gold.
Porsche Panamera 10 Years Edition: pricing for South Africa released... - CAR Magazine
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the nameplate, Porsche has added the Panamera 10 Years Edition to its second-generation range in South Africa. The special […]
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Porsche says refreshed Panamera has grabbed back 'Ring lap record!
Porsche says a version of its facelifted Panamera – which has yet to be officially revealed – has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “executive cars”.
Using a lightly camouflaged production model equipped with a racing seat and a roll cage, test driver Lars Kern completed a full lap of the Nordschleife (over a distance of 20,832 km) in 7:29,81 minutes, which makes it around 13 seconds faster than the outgoing, pre-facelift model.
The Zuffenhausen-based company says the record was set on 24 July 2020 at an outside temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and with a track temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres developed specifically for the updated Panamera were used and are set be optionally available for customers, too.
In October 2018, Mercedes-AMG said its GT63 S 4Matic+ had become the “fastest fully fledged four-seater production car” to blast round the Nordschleife, with a time of 7:25,41 (Jaguar's XE SV Project 8 did it some four seconds quicker but without its rear seats). Of course, as Porsche points out, that was over the “then-usual” distance for lap record attempts of 20,6 km.
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Porsche says a version of its facelifted Panamera – which has yet to be officially revealed – has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “executive cars”.
Using a lightly camouflaged production model equipped with a racing seat and a roll cage, test driver Lars Kern completed a full lap of the Nordschleife (over a distance of 20,832 km) in 7:29,81 minutes, which makes it around 13 seconds faster than the outgoing, pre-facelift model.
The Zuffenhausen-based company says the record was set on 24 July 2020 at an outside temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and with a track temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres developed specifically for the updated Panamera were used and are set be optionally available for customers, too.
In October 2018, Mercedes-AMG said its GT63 S 4Matic+ had become the “fastest fully fledged four-seater production car” to blast round the Nordschleife, with a time of 7:25,41 (Jaguar's XE SV Project 8 did it some four seconds quicker but without its rear seats). Of course, as Porsche points out, that was over the “then-usual” distance for lap record attempts of 20,6 km.
Porsche says refreshed Panamera has grabbed back 'Ring lap record!
Porsche says its facelifted Panamera – which has yet to be officially revealed – has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “executive cars”.
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Porsche drops Panamera Turbo's full Nürburgring lap record video.
Porsche has released the full video of its facelifted Panamera Turbo completing a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife and setting a record for “executive cars”.
Scheduled to be fully revealed in the final week of August, the refreshed Panamera completed a full lap of the Nordschleife (over a distance of 20,832 km) in 7:29,81 minutes.
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Porsche has released the full video of its facelifted Panamera Turbo completing a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife and setting a record for “executive cars”.
Scheduled to be fully revealed in the final week of August, the refreshed Panamera completed a full lap of the Nordschleife (over a distance of 20,832 km) in 7:29,81 minutes.
Porsche drops Panamera Turbo's full Nürburgring lap record video...
Porsche has released the full video of its facelifted Panamera Turbo completing an “executive car” lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
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2021 Porsche Panamera to break cover on 26 August
Subtly restyled performance saloon has already claimed a Nurburgring lap record ahead of its debut
The facelifted 2021 Porsche Panamera will be unwrapped on Wednesday 26 August, revealing a subtle new look and likely a small power hike.
A prototype for the updated car set a new lap record for an executive car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife last week, covering the 13-mile track in 7min 29.81sec.
The Panamera, driven by Porsche test driver Las Kern, beat the previous fastest lap time of 7min 30.11sec posted by the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S in 2018.
The 63 S managed a time of 7min 25.41sec on a slightly shorter version of track, but is unable to beat the Porsche here either, the Panamera completing that course in 7min 25.04sec.
The facelifted saloon’s lap was also roughly 13sec faster than the outgoing car's. Porsche claims this “underlines the comprehensive enhancement of the second Panamera generation”.
Porsche has yet to confirm which Panamera variant Kern drove for the lap. However, it is likely to have been the range-topping Turbo S E-Hybrid variant.
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Subtly restyled performance saloon has already claimed a Nurburgring lap record ahead of its debut
The facelifted 2021 Porsche Panamera will be unwrapped on Wednesday 26 August, revealing a subtle new look and likely a small power hike.
A prototype for the updated car set a new lap record for an executive car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife last week, covering the 13-mile track in 7min 29.81sec.
The Panamera, driven by Porsche test driver Las Kern, beat the previous fastest lap time of 7min 30.11sec posted by the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S in 2018.
The 63 S managed a time of 7min 25.41sec on a slightly shorter version of track, but is unable to beat the Porsche here either, the Panamera completing that course in 7min 25.04sec.
The facelifted saloon’s lap was also roughly 13sec faster than the outgoing car's. Porsche claims this “underlines the comprehensive enhancement of the second Panamera generation”.
Porsche has yet to confirm which Panamera variant Kern drove for the lap. However, it is likely to have been the range-topping Turbo S E-Hybrid variant.
2021 Porsche Panamera to break cover on 26 August | Autocar
Subtly restyled performance saloon has already claimed a Nurburgring lap record ahead of its debut
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