Sunday, May 22, 2011

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Review

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is to raise the bar for luxury sports cars four doors. The newest addition to the Gran Turismo series offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-liter V8 bi-turbo delivers 550 hp (410 kW), an increase of ten percent or 50 hp (37 kW) more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also increases from 700 to 750 Nm and the Sport and Sport Plus "mode of the Sport Chrono Package Turbo standard - and during the kick-down in normal mode - the eight-cylinder engine delivers 800 Nm of Courtesy overboost function.


This engine delivers both improved Sprint's record for the new high end of the Panamera. When you use the launch control, 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) is achieved in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 191 mph (306 kmh) as possible. However, despite the increase in performance, fuel consumption Panamera Porsche Turbo S is maintained at a moderate level of the Panamera Turbo 24.6mpg combined NEDC - an example of intelligent performance of Porsche.

The improved performance compared Panamera Turbo can be attributed to two improvements. Improved turbo with titanium turbine wheel and aluminum-modified engine management. Use of titanium-aluminum alloy to reduce weight innovative turbine wheels and compressor. This results in a lower moment of inertia, and thus better and more responsive acceleration.


Porsche Panamera Turbo S has an overall level of equipment. In accordance with the Panamera sports concept, high performance, Turbo S offers a number of dynamic driving control system as a major standard. For example, increases the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), a system of active roll stabilization, stability during cornering and thus increases both driving dynamics and comfort to the same degree. Porsche Torque Plus guide (PTV More) uses a variable torque split to the rear wheels in combination with a locking rear differential, electronically controlled limited provides superior traction and therefore more flexibility in every situation. Sport Chrono Package Turbo, which adjusts the suspension settings and engine control, makes the car even more sporting when the additional "Sport Plus" button. End of the development is a dynamic that offers a sport exhaust engine sound very emotional.


The distinctiveness of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is not manifested only in performance, but also outside. The 20-inch alloy II Turbo widest rear axle, side skirts Porsche Exclusive and adaptability to four lanes extending rear spoiler, color coordinated body looks help set appropriate focus on performance. The merger of exclusivity and sportiness is transported into the leather upholstery in two standard tones. Two new option combinations black / cream and agate gray and cream are offered exclusively for the new Panamera Turbo S will be available this fall.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S goes on sale in June and is priced at £ 122,623. Installed in all the Panamera Turbo S Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and guests can also explore the possibilities of their new car by participating in a free course Porsche experience in manufacturing, Silverstone.