Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013
Following the trend set by the 911 range, the Panamera offered a new top-model in the form of the Turbo S, which outpaced the Turbo version with 50 hp more.
The Turbo S had to wait for two years before its introduction in downtown Kuala Lumpur in 2011. Since its launch, the four-door GranTurismo Porsche was very well received by the market in all its forms. At the same time with the Turbo S, the German car-maker introduced the Hybrid version as well.
The Panamera's headlights resembled those installed on the Cayenne. The profile resembled an elongated 911 or the 989 concept-car. On the front fenders, two vents were used to extract the air within the wheel-well and decrease the front-lift effect. In the back, the taillights resembled those found in the Cayman. In the back, on the trunk-lid, a retractable wing was installed. It was automatically extended at speeds over 120 kph (74.5 mph).
Inside, the Panamera Turbo designers took their inspiration from the Vertu luxury mobile phones. A four-seat layout was the only option, with a big center console that separated the driver from the other passengers. In the back, there was a decent room for adults and since it was a hatchback it could get an impressive amount of luggage. The dashboard was typical for a Porsche, with round dials and centrally-mounted tachometer. Despite its hatchback shape, the rear passengers had enough legroom and headroom.
The Turbo S featured the same 4.8-liter bi-turbo engine from the Turbo version, but with a new engine management system and improved turbochargers. The result was a 550 hp beast that could blast most of the supercars on the road with a 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) time of 3.8 seconds. It's all-wheel-drive and the Sport Chrono Package Turbo were standard features.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.8L V8 7AT (550 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4806 cm3 |
Power: | 405 KW @ 6000 RPM 550 HP @ 6000 RPM 543 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 553 lb-ft @ 2250-4000 RPM 750 Nm @ 2250-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 190 mph (306 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (PDK) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40ZR-20 || 295/35ZR-20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.7 in (4971 mm) |
Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Height: | 55.8 in (1417 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.3/65.4 in (1,659/1,661 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115 in (2921 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.41 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4398 lbs (1995 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5512 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 270 g/km |