Porshe Panamera

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The Panamera's name is derived, like the
Porsche Carrera line, from the Carrera
Panamericana race. The Panamera is
generally considered to be the long-awaited
fruit of Porsche's 989 concept from the late
1980s.
Like the Porsche Cayenne SUV (which has
become the marque's best-selling vehicle),
the Panamera upset many Porsche purists,
since it was seen as an attempt to broaden
Porsche's appeal beyond that of hardcore
fans. The Panamera ran contrary to the
company's signature offerings, particularly its
light two-door rear-engine sports cars like the
911. The Panamera on the other hand is
considered a full-size luxury car, weighing
nearly 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg), with four
doors, and its engine mounted in the front.
The Panamera's appearance with its long
hood and rear hatch bears little resemblance
to a stretched 911, although it does resemble
the 911 from certain angles. [10] The iconic
911 has a sparse interior, as it was focused
on raw performance, while the Panamera has
a sumptuous interior loaded with modern
technological amenities and expensive leather
upholstery. [11][12]
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. [13]
Production began in April 2009, one month
after its debut in the Shanghai Motor Show in
China. [14]
Porsche has applied for patents on a four-door
convertible version of the Panamera that keep
the same general dimensions. [15]
First generation
The V8-powered Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo
models were the first versions that debuted in
2009. In addition to the 4.8L Twin Turbo
500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) V8, Porsche
launched two further models in 2010: the
Panamera and Panamera 4 which are both
powered by 3.6-litre V6 engines producing
300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS).
Being derived from the V8 engine of the
Panamera S and Panamera 4S, the V6 retains
the V8's technologies like Direct Fuel
Injection, infinitely variable intake camshaft
adjustment with variable valve lift (VarioCam
Plus), an on-demand oil pump, water cooling
with thermal management, a variable intake
manifold, as well as integrated dry sump
lubrication with two-stage extraction of oil,
and an Auto Start-Stop function (only with the
PDK transmission). [16] Turbo version uses
active aerodynamics with a multi-stage,
adjustable rear spoiler. [17] 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).
[18]
In 2011, the Panamera S Hybrid, [19] Diesel,
[20] Turbo S [21] and GTS variants were added
to the range.
The Panamera, S, Hybrid and Diesel models
are rear-wheel drive, while the Panamera 4,
4S and GTS have the same four-wheel drive
system as the Turbo and Turbo S, called
Porsche Traction Management (PTM).
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