2017 Porsche Panamera

Technical Information
Contents

Highlights 3
The new Porsche Panamera

The new Porsche Panamera 5

The sports car among luxury sedans

Concept and design 7

The design of the new Panamera forges a link to the Porsche 911

Powertrain 9
New V6 and V8 twin-turbo engines, new eight-speed PDK and active all-wheel drive

Chassis 15
Increased spread between performance and comfort

Body 18
High-strength lightweight aluminum/steel hybrid construction

Infotainment, Connectivity, Driver Assistance 19

New levels of comfort, connectivity and safety

Technical Data 23
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Highlights

The new Porsche Panamera

The Panamera reworked from the ground up meets high standards as both a sports
car and a grand turismo. Its engines and chassis are completely new; the chassis is re-
engineered and the human machine interface and display concept is interpreted for a
tech savvy audience. At its launch, the second generation of the Porsche Panamera will
be available in two all-wheel drive versions: Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo.

Concept Four-door sports car. The concept of the four-seat sports sedan
combines the performance of a high-performance sports car with
the comfort of a luxury sedan. The trunk and folding rear seat
backrests combine to allow up to 46. cu.-ft. (1,304 liters) of luggage
volume making the Panamera the most versatile model in its class.

Design Expressively designed with extended, dynamic proportions,

atheltic shoulders and an extremely fast roof line, this is an
evolutionary design. This flyline is typical of Porsche cars and
forges a stylistic link to the 911 design icon.

Drive Two new twin-turbo engines:

Panamera 4S: 2.9-liter V6 gasoline engine with 440 hp.
Panamera Turbo: 4.0- liter V8 gasoline engine with 550 hp.
New Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) with eight speeds.
All-wheel drive for all models.

Chassis Broad spread between performance and comfort characteristics

raises standards in the luxury segment. New features include rear-
axle steering, three-chamber air suspension, electromechanical roll
stabilization system dubbed Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
Sport (PDCC Sport) with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV
Plus), as well as networking of all chassis systems via 4D Chassis
Control.

Body A new lightweight body utilizes an optimum mix of aluminum/steel

hybrid construction for increased rigidity. Increased use of
aluminum: outer door panels, hood, hatch and front fenders now
include large body-in-white parts and the entire side panels and
roof. Chassis panels are combined using hemming, flow-drill
screws, rivets, and welding.
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Electronics Featuring Porsche Advanced Cockpit and state-of-the-art

connectivity, the new Panamera utilizes black panel surfaces and
interactive displays to combine the visual and intuitive operation of
smartphones with the practical aspects of controlling an
automobile. New LED Matrix headlights and new assistance
systems such as Porsche InnoDrive and Night Vision Assistant
improve efficiency and driver support.
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The new Porsche Panamera

The sports car among luxury sedans

Porsche stands for building unique cars and the Panamera is one such car that has
been developed for sports car drivers who appreciate four doors and four seats, and for
sedan drivers who swear by sports cars; opposites which the Panamera reconciles in
superior style. The second generation of the Panamera is advancing to become a
performance icon of the luxury class. In this evolution, Porsche has systematically
improved the Panamera concept with a four door car that has been redesigned and
restyled down to the last detail. Its engines and chassis are completely new, the chassis
re-engineered, and the human machine interface concept and display are interpreted for
a tech savvy audience by incorporating multi-touch gesture control. The new Panamera
extends the borders between an ambitious sports car and a comfortable cruising sedan
with technical highlights such as rear-axle steering, electromechanical roll
compensation and a three-chamber air suspension.

911 design language with a dynamic flyline

Visually, the unique concept of this Porsche is reflected in a new expressive design:
unmistakably a Panamera, unmistakably a sports car with long, dynamic proportions,
pronounced shoulders, and an extremely fast roof line that is 20 mm (.79 inches) lower
at the rear. This flyline creates a stylistic link to the 911 design icon.

New V6 and V8 twin-turbo engines with ample power and full-bodied sound
A Porsche has always impressed with more than just power; its efficiency is equally
important. To make the new Panamera even more efficient than the previous model, the
second generation Panamera has all new engines. They have been made more
powerful, while significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. Two new
twin-turbo direct injection engines are being introduced at the market launch in the
Panamera Turbo and the Panamera 4S. All models are equipped with a permanent,
fully variable all-wheel drive system and a new eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch
transmission (PDK). A 4.0-liter V8 gasoline engine that delivers 550 hp propels the
Panamera Turbo while a V6 gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.9 liters and an
output of 440 hp drives the Panamera 4S.

Top of the line performance in a tailored suit

In keeping with the overall concept of increasing usability while improving performance,
there are numerous changes to the suspension system in the second generation
Panamera. First, a new electromechanical steering system for the front wheels, and
rear-axle steering for the rear wheels simultaneously improves high-speed stability and
slow-speed maneuverability. Ride-height adjustable adaptive air suspension is available
with a new three-chamber technology, including electronic damper control (Porsche
Active Suspension Management PASM). Also available is an enhanced
electromechanical Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system
including Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). The integrated 4D Chassis
Control system analyzes the driving conditions in real time and enables optimized and
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coordinated use of all systems together for even better handling in the new Panamera.
Furthermore, the brakes are even more powerful than before to bring the braking power
in line with the increased performance.

Intuitive interface with full functionality in the Porsche Advanced Cockpit

Porsches modern interior concept has been reinterpreted for the next generation in the
new Panamera. Black panel surfaces and interactive displays combine a clear and
intuitive user interface similar to smartphones. Classic buttons and conventional
instruments have been reduced significantly. Instead touch-sensitive panels and
individually configurable displays take center stage in the new Porsche Advanced
Cockpit. Despite a significantly extended range of communication, convenience and
assistance systems, the different functions can now be used and operated more clearly
and intuitively.

Next generation assistance systems

The Panamera is equipped with many standard and optional assistance systems, which
are designed to make driving safer and more efficient. The most significant new system
includes a night vision assistant, which uses a thermal imaging camera to detect people
and large animals and displays a color highlighted warning indicator in the cockpit.
Looking especially far ahead along the road is the new Porsche InnoDrive, which
includes adaptive cruise control. Based on three-dimensional, high-resolution navigation
data, it computes and activates the optimal acceleration and deceleration rates as well
as gear selections and coasting phases, for the next 1.8 miles. In doing so, this
electronic co-pilot automatically adjusts the throttle and transmission while taking
corners, hills and speed limits into account for optimized driving. Other vehicles and
current speed limits are detected by the radar and video sensors and incorporated into
the control system.
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Concept and Design

The design of the new Panamera forges a link to the Porsche 911
The exterior character of the second generation Panamera has also been sharpened to
reflect Porsches sports car heritage, and is therefore based on dynamic proportions.
The new Panamera is 198.78 inches (5,049 millimeters) long, a gain of 1.34 inches (34
mm); 76.26 inches (1,937 millimeters) wide, which is 0.24 inches (6 mm) wider, and
56.02 inches (1,423 millimeters) high, equating to 0.20 inches (5 mm) taller. There is
ample space for four people to travel comfortably; the rear also offers plenty of space
for use as a chauffeured limousine. In addition, the Porsche Panamera offers the best
layout variability of any model in the luxury class, making it the most practical for
everyday use with a 40:20:40 split of the folding rear bench backrests and 17.4 to 46.0
cu.-ft. (495 to 1,304 liters) of luggage capacity.

Despite the slight increase in height and the exceptionally spacious interior, the new
Panamera appears lower and longer. This is primarily due to the 20 mm reduction in
height above the rear of the passenger compartment while maintaining substantial
headroom. This changes the cars image completely. The wheelbase has been
increased by 30 mm to 2,950 mm (116.14 inches); this too lengthens the cars
proportions. The front wheels were shifted further forward (12 mm), reducing the front
overhang and making the distance between the A-pillar and the front axle even larger.
The rear overhang is longer, giving the car a more powerful appearance.

The Panamera has only grown 6 mm (0.24 inches) in width, but it feels like several
centimeters. This effect is created by such features as the A-shaped air intake, which
extends out to the sides and creates a new front-end design. At the same time, a
precisely designed crossbar in the radiator grill emphasizes the cars width. The arrow-
shaped hood accelerates this visual effect further forward and lower than before due
to the prominently contoured power dome, whose lines now reach into the bumper. The
lower front end was enabled by the compact construction of the new engines. To the left
and right of the power dome, the hood blends precisely into the stronger flares of the
front fenders a classic Porsche design trait. Also exuding confidence is the look of the
LED headlights with their four-point LED daytime running lights, of which two versions
are available.

The new silhouette reflects the flyline of a sports car more than ever thanks to the
dynamic roof line. Two precisely executed edges on the lateral roof line visually lower
the silhouettes center of gravity. The look of the side windows has also been
redesigned: visually, their continuous surface together with the rear body lines create a
stylistic affinity to the Porsche 911. Integral design components, such as the air outlets
behind the front wheels and the fender flares also have a powerful look: the large
arches provide space for the different alloy wheels available from 19-inch standard
wheels on the Panamera 4S, to 20-inch standard wheels for the Panamera Turbo. 21-
inch wheels are optionally available for both models.
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The Panameras distinctive form factor and look is clearer from the rear than from any
other perspective. The greenhouse made up of the roof, roof pillars and window
surfaces is supported by a powerful and broad shoulder section. In addition to the
three-dimensional PORSCHE lettering, the most prominent components identifying the
rear body are the three-dimensional LED rear lights with integrated four-point brake
lights.

The rear lights are interconnected by a narrow LED strip. Together, these elements
create an unmistakable night design. Integrated seamlessly and elegantly into the
tailgate, which features electric opening and closing as standard, is the extendible rear
spoiler that is now finished in body color. On the Panamera Turbo, the wing also splits
as it extends, thereby gaining additional surface area. Completing the lower rear body is
a diffuser into which the dual stainless steel tailpipes of the exhaust system are
integrated on the left and right. The Panamera 4S can be recognized by round tailpipes,
while the Panamera Turbo has trapezoidal tailpipe trims.
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Powertrain

V6 and V8 twin-turbo direct injection engines

The new Porsche Panamera debuts in two variants: the Panamera Turbo and the
Panamera 4S. Both models have new engines, permanent all-wheel drive, and a new
eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK).

A four-liter V8 gasoline engine that delivers 550 hp, propels the Panamera Turbo, while
a 2.9-liter V6 gasoline engine with 440 hp drives the Panamera 4S.

New twin-turbo eight-cylinder engine for the Panamera Turbo

Key development goals in the new Panamera Turbo engine were maximum efficiency
and extraordinary performance. A further objective of the new engine line-up was a
flexible structure with modular components, so that other variants such as hybrid
versions can be implemented rapidly. To meet these specifications, Porsche engineers
developed a modular high-tech generation of V8 engines whose technical architecture
brings parameters such as low fuel consumption and low emission figures into harmony
with high power and torque figures normally contrasting parameters.

The Panamera Turbo initially has the most powerful V8 gasoline engine of the new
engine generation. Between 5750 and 6000 rpm, the four-liter engine develops
maximum power output of 550 hp. At just above 3000 rpm, the engine already breaks
through the 340 hp threshold. The maximum torque of 567 lb.-ft.is available between
1960 and 4500 rpm. Maximum engine speed is 6800 rpm.

The eight-cylinder engine propels the Panamera Turbo from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6
seconds. With the Sport Chrono Package, the sprint time is 3.4 seconds. The
Panamera Turbo has a top track speed of 190 mph. These are impressive figures which
underscore how easily the engine is able to power the Panamera with its power-to-
weight ratio of just 8.0 lb/hp.

The new 3,996 cc, eight-cylinder engine is longitudinally-mounted with a cylinder bank
angle of 90 degrees. The four intake and exhaust camshafts can each be adjusted by
50 degrees and are chain driven. The dominant technical characteristics of the V8 twin-
turbo direct injection gasoline engine are the new central turbo layout with
turbochargers located within the V, injectors located centrally in the combustion
chamber, circuit racetrack compatible oil circulation, nearly wear-free coating of the
cylinder linings, and cylinder deactivation.

Innovative cylinder deactivation four pistons capable of deactivating

The Panamera Turbo features the first Porsche engine to be equipped with an adaptive
cylinder control system. In part-load operation, the system transforms from an eight-
cylinder into a four-cylinder engine. The deactivation and reactivation of the cylinders
are controlled by VarioCam Plus with a two-stage sliding cam system. The valve gear of
cylinders two, three, five and eight can be deactivated or reactivated as required. The
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intake and exhaust valves of these cylinders are completely shut down in four-cylinder
operation. Cylinder deactivation is operational over an engine speed range from 950 to
3500 rpm and up to a torque limit of 184 lb.-ft.

Weight reduction of greater than 20 pounds and compact package

The new eight-cylinder engine utilizes a more compact design that is up to 20.9 pounds
lighter than its predecessor. Porsche has achieved the weight reduction with various
engineering measures. For example, the aluminum crankcase weighs just 86.2 pounds
this corresponds to 14.7 pounds less weight than the comparable 4.8-liter engine of
the previous model. Every component has been analyzed and made lighter where
possible. For example, Porsche has reduced the crankshaft drives weight by 3.0
pounds. The special design of the crankcase drive with its crankshaft supported by five
bearings is another element of compact engine design: the crankshaft drive is
characterized by the use of an intermediate shaft that is used to drive the water pump
and the timing drive. Thanks to the toothed gear drive of the water pump inside the
engine, Porsche was able to compress the engine package. Also having a positive
influence on mounting space and weight are the central turbo layout and a 0.8-liter
reduction in engine displacement. The progress that has been made is all the more
noteworthy, because the maximum specific power of the new four-liter V8 is much
higher than that of the 4.8-liter engine. The new engine of the Panamera Turbo, for
instance, has a specific power of 137.5 hp/l; this figure was 108.3 hp/l in the previous
model.

Central turbo layout a design trait of both Panamera engines

The V8 gasoline engine of the Panamera Turbo exhibits exceptional agility into the
higher rpm and power regions. At the same time, the eight-cylinder engine produces its
maximum torque at very low revs. This is an engine characteristic that also applies to
the new V6 gasoline engine. This type of sports car dynamic is largely attributed to the
central turbo layout that is a feature of twin-turbo setup in all Panamera models.

Sophisticated twin-scroll turbochargers supply compressed air to the V8s combustion

chambers. The two counter-rotating turbines produce maximum torque figures at very
low engine speeds. The maximum charge pressure of the turbochargers is 18.8 psi. A
compressor driven by the exhaust gas compresses the intake air in each turbocharger.
The flow of this intake air is configured as a dual-branch system for optimal engine
response. It flows from the outside, and after passing through the intercoolers on the left
and right sides upstream of the V8, passes through one throttle valve on each side and
into the left and right cylinder banks. The intercoolers ensure that the temperature of the
intake air, which has been heated by the compression process, is further reduced. This
boosts the density of the air, which ensures the cylinders are filled with oxygen.

Injectors positioned centrally perfect for V6 and V8 engines

Another unifying property of both Panamera engines is that the injectors with their
high-pressure injection valves are positioned centrally in the combustion chamber.
Injector valves with seven nozzle holes are used; their jets are individually aligned to
achieve perfect homogeneity of the mixture and optimal combustion in every
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operating phase. Porsche utilizes injectors to implement injection strategies that are
specific to engine start, heating of the catalytic converters, the engine warm-up phase
and the hot operating engine. One high-pressure pump is used per cylinder bank; the
maximum injection pressure is 3625 psi (250 bar), significantly higher than the previous
engines 2030.5 psi (140 bar).

Emissions control with catalytic converter located in the inner V

The V8 engine also features a dual-branch exhaust system with upstream catalytic
converters and main catalytic converters as well as upstream and downstream
silencers. Like the central turbo layout, another engineered feature of the eight-cylinder
engine is the close proximity of the catalytic converter to the engine within the inner V.
This configuration allows the emissions control system to quickly reach its optimal
operating temperature. In addition, catalytic converter heating is accelerated in the
engine start phase by opening the turbochargers wastegate valve.

Iron alloy of the cylinder linings reduces wear and oil consumption
A highlight of the V8 engine is an iron coating of the cylinder linings in a cast aluminum
block. It significantly reduces internal friction and wear (even with poor fuel quality) as
well as oil consumption. In the manufacturing process, an atmospheric plasma spray
method is used to apply an extremely tough and low-friction iron coating to the cylinder
surface. The layer is only 150 micrometers thick.

Compared to previous concepts implemented in V8 engines, lining wear is reduced by

one-tenth at the motion reversal point (top-dead-center and bottom-dead-center) of the
piston rings. The design of the lightweight cast pistons has been adapted to the new
alloy. The piston rings have a chrome nitrite coating, which harmonizes perfectly with
the iron coating. In the interplay of all these measures, oil consumption has also been
reduced by up to 50 percent compared to the previous engine.

Reliable oil circulation under high performance

Every Porsche must operate reliably under racetrack driving conditions, too. The new
Porsche Panamera meets this challenge impressively for example, with an innovative
oil circulation system, the layout even compensates for extreme lateral and longitudinal
accelerations.

A special feature is that the oil passages are partitioned into oil supply for the engine
and oil supply for the cylinder head. The supply openings in the oil passages are
optimized for the specific components in the oil circulation system. This has a positive
effect on the time required to build up oil pressure at engine start. The fast pressure
build-up is also assisted by a check valve in the oil pump it ensures that the large
volume of oil in the inner V does not flow back into the oil pan, causing the engine to run
empty. A variable vane oil pump utilizes a map-operated valve to ensure appropriate oil
pressure values. Integrated into this control valve is an oil pressure limiting routine,
which automatically activates for engine start and at low outdoor temperatures. An
electronic switching valve located centrally in the inner V also controls the piston spray
nozzles according to piston cooling needs and map parameters. This type of control
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reduces churning losses, and the oil circulation volume is also controlled. The Porsche
Panamera Turbo performs exceptionally well on the Nrburgring-Nordschleife at high
speeds.

Sport Chrono Package and Sport Response button

The optional Sport Chrono Package with launch control and mode switch including
Sport Response button on the multi-function steering wheel has been perfectly
configured for high performance use. The mode switch previously introduced in the
Porsche 918 Spyder gives direct access to the four driving modes (Normal, Sport, Sport
Plus and Individual) with an ergonomically positioned rotary switch on the steering
wheel. Sport Plus mode is ideal for the highest level of performance. Here, the drivetrain
is pre-conditioned for optimal response and maximum acceleration. In addition, active
suspension components such as the three-chamber air suspension, Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), PDCC Sport, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and
rear-axle steering switch to a sportier mode for maximum performance.

The Sport Response Button is located in the center of the mode switch. Depressing the
button instantly calls up the maximum power potential of the Panamera for 20 seconds.
When activated, the engine response is more direct and spontaneous; furthermore, the
PDK switches to an even more dynamic shifting map than in Sport Plus mode and
immediately shifts down to a speed range of 3000 to 6000 rpm (unless the button is
pressed under full load). Gears are changed extremely late.

The new 2.9-liter engine in the Panamera 4S

The six-cylinder gasoline engine in the Panamera 4S is also a completely new
development. Like the V8 in the Panamera Turbo, this V-engine features a 90 degree
cylinder angle but with a displacement of 2,894 cc. The figures: the V6 twin-turbo
engine in the Panamera 4S delivers maximum output of 440 hp at 5650 rpm. This
corresponds to specific output of 152 hp/l. The six-cylinder engine produces a constant
405 lb.-ft. of torque (gain of 22.1 lb.-ft.) over a wide speed range from 1750 to 5500 rpm.
This creates a torque plateau rather than a torque curve. The Panamera 4S can reach
60 mph in just 4.2 seconds (4.0 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package). The
Panamera 4S reaches a top track speed of 179 mph.

Like the eight-cylinder engine, a main feature of the new six-cylinder engine is the
central turbo layout. The two turbochargers of the new V6 engine are also integrated
centrally between the cylinder banks. Here, too, the air drawn in is routed through a
dual-branch conduit to each turbocharger and to the combustion chambers to improve
the engines responsiveness.

In addition, the arrangement of the oil cooler and the oil filter in the inner V and the
centrally located injectors forge a link to the V8 engine. However, unlike the eight-
cylinder engine, the V6 engines exhaust manifold is positioned in the inner V to further
save weight.
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Overall, the new six-cylinder engine has a very high rate of integrated functional parts.
In addition to the exhaust manifold, these include the partly cast-on intake manifold and
the oil cooler. The sandcast crankcase of the V6 turbo engine is made of a lightweight
aluminum alloy. This enables a high level of functional integration to reduce the weight.
The engine of the Panamera 4S therefore weighs 10.3 pounds less than the V6 turbo in
the previous model.

V6 engine with variable timing of the intake valves

The central positioning of the gasoline direct injectors in the combustion chambers is a
common feature of the six- and eight-cylinder engines. Like the V8 engine, the centrally
positioned high-pressure injection valves also lead to significantly improved combustion
and therefore greater efficiency and an agile response. However, there are also
differences between the V6 and V8 engines. For example, the intake valves of the six-
cylinder engine have variable timing for optimal efficiency and dynamics in both part-
load and high- load operation.

In part-load operation, the combustion process of the V6 engines is characterized by a

shorter compression phase with a higher compression ratio. In combination with a
normal expansion phase (but longer in duration than compression phase), this results in
clear efficiency and fuel consumption advantages. The following applies: the shorter the
intake opening time, the higher the compression ratio and the efficiency gain. However,
the shorter opening time reduces the fill of the combustion chamber. This is why the
valve timing and compression have a variable design: the intake valve control switches
to longer intake timing as soon as the driver requests more power. This ensures that the
engine delivers the maximum power with optimal efficiency in the full load range as well.

Like the first generation Panamera, the new V6 engines also feature VarioCam Plus.
The system enables the intake and exhaust camshafts to be adjusted (each by up to 50
degrees) and the switching of the valve stroke of the intake camshafts. VarioCam Plus
distinguishes between phases with normal power demand for example, cruising and
very dynamic phases for example, overtaking. Depending on the position of the
accelerator pedal, the stroke of the intake valve can therefore be switched between six
and ten millimeters. The variable valve stroke and the variable opening times of the
intake valves result in high engine response, especially in the partial load range.

World premiere of the first Porsche eight-speed PDK in the Panamera

The second generation Panamera is the first model from Porsche to feature a dual-
clutch transmission with eight speeds. The new eight-speed PDK can be used in
conjunction with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and in the future it can also be used in
combination with a high-performance hybrid module. The eight-speed transmission
generally enables an even better gear ratio spread and with top comfort and agility
further reduction in fuel consumption as the seventh and eighth gears are designed as
engine speed-reducing overdrive gears. All Panamera models reach their top track
speed in sixth gear.
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Like all dual-clutch transmissions, the Panameras new eight-speed PDK shifts without
any interruption in tractive power as the next gear ratio is pre-engaged waiting to be
activated in a fraction of a second. The sporty and yet extremely comfortable shift
characteristics of the PDK are therefore perfect for a dynamic sports sedan like the
Porsche Panamera. The eight-speed PDK is designed for torques of up to 737.5 lb.-ft.
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Chassis

Increased spread between performance and comfort

In keeping with the overall concept of the new Panamera, the new chassis also
combines the cruising comfort of a luxury sedan with the performance of a true sports
car. This is achieved by supplementing the impressive basic layout with several
innovative systems. The wider fleet of chassis and suspension systems includes an
adaptive air suspension with new three-chamber technology, including PASM (Porsche
Active Suspension Management) electronic damper control, the enhanced Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system including Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and electromechanical power steering. In addition, the
integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control system analyses and synchronizes all chassis
systems in real time and optimizes the handling performance of the new Panamera.
With rear-axle steering, Porsche brings the handling precision of a sports car to the
Panamera for the first time. Finally, the performance of the brake system has also been
improved.

Perfectly coordinated suspension concept as a basis

Porsche has fitted an enhanced aluminum double-wishbone suspension with forged
aluminum transverse links and hollow aluminum lightweight swiveling bearings at the
front of the Panamera. The optimized axle and elasto-kinematics provide for maximum
precision and agility coupled with improved ride comfort. To further increase the comfort
there is a large hydraulically dampened elastomeric mount on the lower wishbone. The
stabilizer connection on the pivot bearing allows comfort-optimized single-tube shock
absorbers to be used. A rigid bolted aluminum sub-frame in combination with the new
electromechanical steering system ensures excellent driving dynamics and agile
handling; among other things steering precision and directional stability have been
improved. A more advanced lightweight multi-link suspension is also fitted on the rear-
axle with forged top aluminum wishbones and hollow lower aluminum wishbones. Here,
too, the optimized suspension and elasto-kinematics ensure maximum agility and
precision coupled with enhanced ride comfort. Furthermore, the modified structure
enables the integration of a rear-axle steering system, a new electromechanical PDCC
Sport and a new three-chamber adaptive air suspension.

Rear-axle steering now also available in the Panamera

A newly developed rear-axle steering system is now available as an option for the first
time. At low speeds of up to around 30 mph, the rear wheels steer variably based on
driving speed, in the opposite direction to the front wheels up to a maximum steering
angle of 2.8 degrees. This virtually shortens the wheelbase. The advantages: more
dynamic turn-in characteristics in corners and much easier maneuvering and parking in
tight spaces. At speeds above around 30 mph, the rear wheels steer in the same
direction as the front axle depending on the speed. The result: a virtual wheelbase
extension and increased driving stability, for example when changing lanes on the
highway. The Panameras new rear-axle steering system therefore optimizes overall
active stability and driving dynamics and the reduced steering angle needed at low
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speeds also enhances comfort. And thats not all: the use of the rear-axle steering
system allows a much more direct steering ratio on the front axle with a steering feel
that is unique in the competitive field.

Integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control

Porsche has developed a centrally networked control system for the chassis of the new
Panamera 4D Chassis Control. To date, the chassis systems have worked largely
independently of one another using their own sensors and reacting to the other
systems. Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyzes the current driving situation centrally in
all three dimensions (longitudinal, lateral, and vertical acceleration), and uses this
information to calculate expected driving conditions and communicates in real time to all
chassis systems a fourth dimension of chassis control. This enables the systems to
act together for the driving situation ahead. One example: during dynamic cornering the
standard PASM electronic damper control and the optional systems the adaptive air
suspension (standard on the Panamera Turbo), rear-axle steering, PTV Plus and PDCC
Sport work together for optimal turn-in properties, maximum agility and stability. The
Porsche 4D Chassis Control gives input to the chassis systems when the vehicle starts
to turn in. This means that the systems act at an early juncture for maximum cornering
performance.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is an electronic damper control
system. It reacts to the road condition and the driving style and depending on this it
continuously regulates the damping values for each wheel individually. The PASM fitted
in the current Panamera features a new, lighter damper and improves the
responsiveness and the spread between comfort and sport. In addition, three driving
modes are available: Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus.

This is how PASM works: sensors register body movements that occur during
acceleration, braking, dynamic cornering, and uneven roads. PASM sends the acquired
data to Porsche 4D Chassis Control system. The new control center calculates the
current driving conditions and regulates the damper stiffness of the PASM system
according to the preset mode. Thanks to 4D Chassis Control, the control parameters of
the other electronic chassis systems are also coordinated with this selected mode. The
perceptible result: enhanced driving stability, performance, and comfort.

PASM holds even greater potential in conjunction with the adaptive air suspension: as
both the damper characteristics and the spring rates can be varied and combined. In
this case, the result is an even greater spread between sportiness and comfort.

Adaptive air suspension including PASM

For the second generation Panamera, Porsche has now developed a new three-
chamber air suspension. The adaptive air suspension with this new technology sets
standards especially in terms of comfort level. The system has three instead of two air
chambers per strut which results in 60 percent greater air volume. This enables a much
larger spread of spring rates. The suspension can therefore be set to a more
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comfortable low basic spring rate as the spring rate is electronically adjusted in the
fraction of a second as soon as this becomes necessary, when accelerating and braking
or to reduce rolling motion, for example.

In addition, the air suspension offers the familiar advantages of leveling control.
Alongside the normal level, a lift and a low level are available. The lift level raises the
chassis by 20 millimeters (0.79 inches), in order to prevent the front from touching the
ground on steep garage exits. When the low level is activated the front axle is lowered
by 28 millimeters (1.10 inches) and the rear-axle by 20 millimeters (0.79 inches) to
improve aerodynamics and handling at high speeds.

Active roll compensation PDCC Sport including PTV Plus

The new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) optimizes the driving
dynamics in the Panamera through the integration of electromechanical stabilizers. The
system regulates faster than those with hydraulic actuators to stiffen the stabilizers to
prevent body rolling motion. In the Panamera this active roll compensation forges links
to 911 models. Porsche combines PDCC Sport in the Panamera with Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus).

The electronically controlled rear-axle differential lock provides for variable drive-torque
distribution between the rear wheels while braking interventions at individual wheels
generate additional steering torque at the rear-axle. This results in even more agile turn-
in characteristics. On the other hand, PTV Plus provides for noticeable additional
traction when accelerating out of corners by specifically locking the differential. The
combination of both technologies PDCC Sport and PTV Plus elevates the
Panamera as a sports sedan to a class of its own in terms of driving dynamics.
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Body

High-strength lightweight aluminum/steel hybrid construction

The new Panamera has a redesigned high-tech lightweight body with even more
aluminum than before. On the predecessor, the outer-door panels, hood, hatch, and
front fenders were made of aluminum. With the new Panamera, Porsche is now going
much further and also producing large body parts such as the whole side section and
the roof in aluminum.

The Panamera body is based on the Modular Standard Drive Train Platform (MSB),
which Porsche is responsible for developing in the Volkswagen Group. One of the many
advantages of the MSB is its great versatility. For example, Porsche is able to produce
the new Panamera at its Leipzig plant with two different wheelbases and all conceivable
drive types for this segment.

Further body derivatives are also relatively easy to realize. The platform consists of
three modules: front body, middle floor section, and rear body. In the case of the
Porsche Panamera these modules are produced in lightweight multi-material.

This is an innovative cocktail of different kinds of materials including various steel alloys,
aluminum, and plastic. Furthermore, a new manufacturing process is used to produce
the firewall cross member, which is very important for crash properties. On the
Panamera this ultra-high-strength tube is made of boron-alloyed steel. Although high-
strength boron steel tubes of this type exist, never before have they been realized in the
automotive industry in the complexity of the Panamera's firewall cross member.
Furthermore, the whole firewall and the passenger cell offer optimal protection thanks to
the use of high-strength, hot-formed steels.

This type of material distribution lightweight aluminum surfaces combined with high-
strength steel structures is a recurrent theme in the Panamera. As outlined, the side
parts of the new model are also made of aluminum and the same applies to the floor,
roof and front end. Special processes are needed to join aluminum and steel so that
these two very different materials do not react with one another. For example,to join the
lightweight aluminum parts of the side wall with the high-strength steel side wall
structure, Porsche combines roller hemming (a form-locking method of joining
components without welding spots) with a bonding process.
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Infotainment, Connectivity, Driver Assistance

New levels of comfort, connectivity and assistance

Digitalization of the automobile is currently changing mobility more intensively and faster
than ever. Completely new display and control concepts, more intelligent and networked
assistance systems, and continually faster and more powerful on-board electronics are
leading to new levels of driving comfort and connectivity with the outside world. The new
Panamera is a reflection of this trend; it is the most digitalized and networked model that
Porsche has launched on the market yet. But the Panamera is not a car that filters away
the driving experience with electronics. Rather, Porsche has taken advantage of todays
digitalization capabilities to build a Panamera that combines maximum comfort and
maximum dynamics and is intuitive to operate.

Porsche Advanced Cockpit digitalized for the future

The new Panamera exhibits a completely new display and control concept. Touch-
sensitive surfaces replace buttons in many areas, and high-resolution displays are
integrated into the interior. The digitalization of the Porsche interior, which began with
the 918 Spyder, is now in its next development stage and has reached the luxury sedan
segment aboard the Panamera in the form of the new Porsche Advanced Cockpit. From
the low seat position typical of sports cars, drivers not only see the traditional front-end
landscape of the cars fenders and power dome, but also two 7-inch displays that are
placed along the drivers line of sight for ideal ergonomics. Each can feature two
instruments, and located centrally between these two displays, is the tachometer, which
is still an analog instrument in keeping with tradition.

To the immediate left of the tachometer is the virtual speedometer. Shown inside of the
speedometer is clearly organized information about the assistance systems the
instrument is therefore known as Speed & Assist. As is usual at Porsche, the speed
being driven is shown digitally within the analog tachometer. To the right of the
tachometer is the Car & Info display. Vehicle settings can be made or retrieved, and
information from the trip computer can be accessed here. The driver can freely
configure the two smaller round instruments next to the Speed & Assist and Car & Info
instruments in a defined frame. All of this is intuitively controlled via buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.

Meanwhile, the gear shift console between the driver and the front passenger is
dominated by the 12.3-inch touch display integral for the operation of the next
generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system. A sub-area of the
start screen can be customized by tile-shaped windows. User operation also
incorporates the new multi-touch gesture control. Just like with a smartphone or tablet, it
is possible to use two fingers to rotate navigation maps in any desired direction.
Moreover, the display recognizes handwriting, making it easy to write navigation
destinations on the screen.
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These standard features are integrated as part of the PCM system: Connect Plus with
features such as an online navigation module including real-time traffic information plus
Google Earth and Google Street View, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay, and
LTE phone module with SIM card reader and wireless Internet access. Connect Plus
also integrates apps into the PCM such as parking places (parking place search and
availability), fuel prices (fuel station search including display of fuel prices), message
dictate (SMS via voice control), Twitter (tweets are read aloud, information is shown on
the display), train arrival, flight information, weather (current location or destination),
event information and news.

Also on-board: the online functions of Porsche Car Connect with Remote Vehicle Status
(e.g. central locking status), Remote Services (remote control of functions) and Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS, vehicle location tracking in case of car theft). Porsche
Car Connect is an app and is operated via smartphone, and is compatible with the
Apple Watch. Navigation destinations can even be selected from a device at home for
later transfer to the PCM.

The menus are clearly and intuitively structured. When the users hand approaches the
PCM, proximity sensors detect this and open a menu bar on the left side of the 12.3-
inch display that offers additional context-related functions. If a menu level has multiple
pages, the user can scroll through the menu by a swiping motion from side to side just
like on a smartphone. On the right side of the display, tiles which are known as
widgets here can be shown and personalized in a user-defined layout. The widgets
extend the main PCM menu by adding individually configurable screens. Depending on
the users taste or the situation, the user can have navigation info, the current playlist or
climate control shown in the widgets.

Direct touch control reorganizes center console functions

The PCM area, with its high-end, high-resolution display, transitions harmoniously into
the black panel concept of the center console with a shift-by-wire gear selector for the
PDK. A new control panel on the center console with touch-sensitive switches enables
intuitive control of various vehicle and climate control functions. Even the louvers of the
central air vent are electrically adjusted by touch-sensitive sliders. Rear passengers can
control air conditioning and infotainment functions from a seven-inch black panel in
conjunction with an optional four-zone automatic climate control system.

Networked electronics revolutionize assistance and comfort

The Panamera is equipped with many standard and optional light and drvier assistance
systems, which make life more convenient while driving. The most important
technologies include night vision assistant, Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise
control, LED Matrix headlights, an advanced lane-change assistant, and a lane
departure warning system including road sign recognition. All of these features are
available for the first time in the Panamera.
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LED Matrix headlights

All new Panamera cars are equipped with LED headlights including four-point LED
daytime running lights as standard. LED headlights, including the Porsche Dynamic
Light System (PDLS), are standard in the Panamera Turbo, and available on the
Panamera 4S.

Optionally, the newly developed LED Matrix headlights with PDLS Plus can be ordered
as optional equipment. This is a system with which Porsche transfers the maximum
potential of todays lighting technology into the Panamera. The LED Matrix headlights
contain a total of 109 LEDs for all lighting functions. The LED Matrix module alone
comprises 84 LEDs (pixels).

Night vision assistant

The new night vision assistant is one of the assistance systems that help to avoid
critical situations before they occur. It utilizes a thermal imaging camera to detect
people and large animals and displays a color highlighted warning indicator in the
cockpit. The system is able to classify the heat source and thereby make distinctions,
such as between a person and a parked motorcycle with a warm engine.

Persons or larger animals are first displayed in yellow in the instrument cluster in front of
the driver. If the system recognizes a hazard based on the movement and location of a
person or animal, the highlighting changes from yellow to red and an audible warning is
given. Within urban areas, the night vision assistant is deactivated to avoid false alarms,
such as being triggered by a dog being walked on a leash on the sidewalk.

InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control

Looking especially far ahead along the road is the new Porsche InnoDrive, which
includes adaptive cruise control. Based on navigation data, the system calculates the
optimal acceleration and braking figures for the next 1.8 miles (3.0 kilometers) and
these figures are implemented via the engine, eight-speed PDK, and the brake system.
In doing so, this electronic co-pilot automatically takes corners, hills and speed limits
into account. The traffic situation in front of the car is captured by radar and video
sensors, and control is adapted accordingly. The system significantly improves the
Panameras efficiency. Currently, there is no comparable technology worldwide.

In addition, Porsche InnoDrive offers convenience and dynamic benefits when driving
with automatic adaptive cruise control. The system even recognizes roundabouts and
independently adapts its speed to conditions ahead. When the Sport mode is activated,
the InnoDrive also switches to a dynamic characteristic map. As in classic adaptive
cruise control, the radar and video sensors naturally also continually monitor the
distance to vehicles ahead and adjust this gap continually. InnoDrive is expected to
become available starting in January 2017 in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium,
Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, England and Ireland.
The USA, Canada and many other countries will follow shortly thereafter.
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Adaptive cruise control

The functional range and properties of the adaptive cruise control have been
significantly improved. Crucial here are two important innovations that were used to
modify the system of the first generation Panamera: instead of one radar sensor
(usually integrated in the middle of the lower fascia), two are used in the new
Panamera. They are integrated in the lower bumper on the left and right sides. In
addition, the cruise control system now also incorporates camera sensors into its
control. This system extension makes monitoring of the distance to vehicles ahead
more reliable. In addition, vehicles merging into the cars own lane from adjacent lanes
are detected much sooner. If necessary, the system can bring the car to a standstill.
Thanks to a stop-and-go function, the Panamera can also resume driving
autonomously. If the standstill lasts longer than three seconds, all the driver needs to do
to drive off again is to briefly tap the accelerator pedal or resume the function from the
steering wheel stalk.

Automatic adaptive cruise control is active over a driving speed range from 18 to 130
mph. If at all possible, the system also utilizes the coasting function (engine idling,
clutches disengaged) to further reduce fuel consumption.

Lane-change assist
The lane-change assist, which is already familiar from the first Panamera and other
Porsche cars, has been enhanced further. The new system uses two radar sensors in
the rear bumper to detect the distance to vehicles approaching on an adjacent lane from
the rear and their driving speeds. If these two factors are judged to be critical, a visual
warning indicator is shown in the side mirror on the relevant side of the car. This
enhances monitoring of vehicles in difficult to see locations.

The new lane-change assist detects vehicles at distances of up to 230 feet, and it can
now be activated over a driving speed range from 9 to 155 mph. Since the driving speed
at which the system is activated has been lowered, the lane-change assist can now be
used for turning maneuvers in the city as well.

Lane Keep Assist including road sign recognition

The Lane Keep Assist system being offered for the first time in the Panamera reduces
the risk of unintentionally leaving ones own driving lane. The system now being
implemented in the Panamera is one of the most advanced of its kind. It detects lane
markings via a camera in the windshield and operates over a driving speed range from
40 to 155 mph. As soon as the driver leaves the lane without activating the turn signal,
the car automatically steers via the new electromechanical steering system. If desired,
the driver can also configure the PCM to output an audible warning and a visual warning
in the instrument cluster. One component of the system is road sign recognition. It
utilizes the same camera as the lane keep assist.
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Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo

Engine
Type V6 twin turbo V8 twin turbo
Valves/Cylinder 4 4
Displacement 2,894 cc 3,996 cc
Bore x Stroke 84.5 x 86.0 mm 86.0 x 86.0 mm
Max power 440 hp @ 5650-6600 rpm 550 hp @ 5750-6000 rpm
Max torque 405 lb-ft @ 1750-5500 rpm 567 lb-ft @ 1960-4500 rpm
Output per liter 152 hp/liter 138 hp/liter
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.1:1
Max engine speed 6800 rpm 6800 rpm
Cooling system Water cooling, thermal management with control
thermostat and potted water pump
Valve control VarioCam Plus: variable VarioCam Plus with
cam phasing on intake adaptive cylinder control:
and exhaust cam, valve variable cam phasing on
lift switching on intake intake and exhaust cam,
cylinder deactivation via
two-stage sliding cams
on take and exhaust
cams
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Power transmission
Drive system
Porsche Traction Management (PTM): active all-wheel
drive with electronically- and map-controlled multi-
plate clutch, variable torque distribution
between front and rear axles
Transmission 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Gear ratios 1st: 5.97
2nd: 3.24
3rd: 2.08
4th: 1.42
5th: 1.05
6th: 0.84
7th: 0.68
8th: 0.53
Reverse: 5.22
Rear axle: 3.36

Chassis
Suspension Steel springs with Adaptive air suspension
Porsche Active with three-chamber air
Suspension Management springs and Porsche
(PASM) Active Suspension
Management (PASM)

Front axle Aluminum double wishbone suspension

Rear axle Aluminum multi-link suspension
Steering Electromechanical servo steering;
optional rear axle steering
Steering ratio 15.5:1 (center position) up to 9.3:1
With rear axle steering: 14.2:1 center, up to 9.3:1
Steering wheel diameter 375 mm
Turning circle diameter 39.0 ft
With rear axle steering: 37.4 ft
Driving stability system Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
incl. ABS with extended brake functions
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Brakes
Brake system Front: 6-piston aluminum monoblock fixed calipers;
Rear: 4-piston aluminum monoblock fixed calipers
Brake discs, front axle Grey cast iron, internally vented
Diameter: 360 mm 410 mm
Thickness: 36 mm 38 mm
Brake discs, rear axle Grey cast iron, internally vented
Diameter: 330 mm 380 mm
Thickness: 28 mm 30 mm

Wheels and Tires

Front 9J x 19 ET 64 9.5J x 20 ET 71
265/45 ZR 19 275/40 ZR 20
Rear 10.5J x 19 ET 62 11.5J x 20 ET 68
295/40 ZR 19 315/35 ZR 20

Dimensions
Length 198.8 in / 5049 mm
Width (with mirrors) 76.3 in / 1937 mm (85.2 in / 2165 mm)
Height 56.0 in / 1423 mm 56.2 in / 1427 mm
Wheelbase 116.1 in / 2950 mm
Track width, front 1671 mm (19" wheels) 1657 mm (20" wheels)
Track width, rear 1651 mm (19" wheels) 1639 mm (20" wheels)
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Luggage volumes and

weights
Luggage volume 17.4 - 46.0 cu ft / 495-1304 liters
Curb weight (DIN) 4123 lbs/1870 kg 4398 lbs/1995 kg
Allowable gross weight 5501 lbs/2495 kg 5699 lbs/2585 kg
Weight-to-power ratio 9.5 lbs/hp; 4.3 kg/hp 7.9 lbs/hp; 3.6 kg/hp

Driving performance
Top speed 179 mph 190 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.2s 3.6s
w/ Sport Chrono Package 0-60 mph: 4.0s 3.4s

Fuel and emissions

Emissions standard Euro 6
Fuel type Super
Fuel tank capacity 19.8 g (23.8 optional) 23.8 g

Aerodynamics
Air drag coefficient, cd 0.29 0.3
Frontal area, A 2.37 sq m 2.38 sq m
cd x A: 0.687 0.714
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