Porsche India has just launched the all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo in the country. 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. Apart from the major design changes the most important updates are the engine and the transmission. 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 550bhp, with a maximum torque of 770Nm. The vehicle accelerates to 100 kmph in just 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 306kmph and a power-to-weight ratio of just 3.6 kg/hp. The brand’s first eight-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission enables an even better gear ratio spread alongside a reduction in fuel consumption. Engine response can be further increased using the optional Mode Switch with the Sport Response Button. The Mode Switch, which was first introduced in the Porsche 918 Spyder, is an intuitively operated rotary ring on the steering wheel, which can be used to activate one of four driving modes (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or Individual). Located at the centre of the switch is the Sport Response Button. It can be used to free up the maximum power potential of the Panamera at the press of a button.
The Panamera Turbo applies its power to the road via Porsche Traction Management (PTM) – a permanent, fully variable all-wheel drive system. Tuned to the specific driving situation, PTM sensors continually monitor wheel speeds and perfect performance on dry roads as well as in wet conditions. There is also a Panamera Turbo Executive variant on offer, which has a longer wheelbase of 150mm, and is equipped with various standard features, including a large panoramic roof, comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear, and roll-up sun blinds behind the headrests in the rear. The model also offers four-zone climate control and ambient lighting as standard. Prices for the new Porsche Panamera start at Rs 1.92 crore ex-showroom Mumbai.
