New Porsche Panamera launched in India

New Porsche Panamera launched in India
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A sports car and luxury saloon in one, the new Panamera launch phase has officially begun. Porsche India, marked the introduction of the new generation by unveiling the all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo to attendees during an exclusive media event at Porsche Centre Mumbai. The model will also be available as an Executive version featuring a 150 millimetre longer wheelbase and an extended range of equ

A sports car and luxury saloon in one, the new Panamera launch phase has officially begun. Porsche India, marked the introduction of the new generation by unveiling the all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo to attendees during an exclusive media event at Porsche Centre Mumbai. The model will also be available as an Executive version featuring a 150 millimetre longer wheelbase and an extended range of equipment.

In its second generation, the Panamera has been redeveloped down to every last detail. Modifications to the engine, transmission, chassis and overall design concept, make it a performance icon in the luxury class. The new model further extends the boundaries between an ambitious sports car and a comfortable cruising car with technical highlights such as rear axle steering, electromechanical roll stabilisation and a three-chamber air suspension.

Meanwhile, inside a completely new display and control concept greets the driver and passengers upon entry. In many areas, touch-sensitive surfaces replace classic hard keys, and high-resolution displays merge into the interior. The digitalisation of the Porsche interior, which began with the 918 Spyder, is now available in the Stuttgart-based manufacturer’s four-door saloon.

Speaking at the event, Pavan Shetty, Director Porsche India, said, “In the new Panamera, our customers and enthusiasts will experience a fundamentally redesigned car with new turbo engines, sharper exterior design, intuitive interior features and innovative technologies. The Turbo model launched here today is more powerful than its predecessor, whilst also significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.

As a result, this four-door saloon is a unique offering and an embodiment of comfort, performance, luxury presented in the most beautiful form. The enhancements applied to the new Panamera make it a true segment leader, one that I am sure will be well received here in India.” The Panamera Turbo engine has been redesigned to produce more power, whilst significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.

With its powerful petrol engine, the Panamera Turbo’s new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 develops 550 hp at 5,750 rpm, with a maximum torque of 770 Nm between 1,960 and 4,500 rpm. It has 30 hp more than its predecessor as well as a torque increase of 70 Nm. The vehicle accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, whilst with the Sport Chrono Package the sprint time is down to 3.6 seconds.

The new turbo model features a top speed of 306 km/h and a power-to-weight ratio of just 3.6 kg/hp. A lower combined fuel consumption of 9.4 – 9.3 l/100 km, is up to 1.1 l/100 km less than that of the previous model (NEDC), therefore equating to CO2 emissions of 214 – 212 g/km.

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