Porsche Panamera
Regardless of the model, a vehicle from this prestigious automotive house is unequivocally synonymous with luxury and sportiness . Since 2010, the Porsche Panamera has become a benchmark within the F Segment, as the sport saloon par excellence.
The Panamera has evolved, but always maintaining the concept of luxury and comfort that also defines the brand. Next, we will see its characteristics.
This model is also an example of the evolutionary capacity of the German house to perfectly combine a number of classic elements with modern ones. And this without clashing or generating visual interference, or in terms of its use.
Exterior design
The robustness of a super sports car, with the delicacy of the most luxurious of saloons: that is the image that the Porsche Panamera conveys at first glance. It is a vehicle that debuted its second generation in 2016, in which the spirit of the company was enhanced.
At the front, the typical Porsche bearing remains unchanged, with the addition of an optical set equipped as standard with LED headlights. In the rear it preserves the also classic dark narrow strip, which holds the pilots together at each end.
The three-dimensional appearance of the four-point brake lights also make use of Light-emitting diode technology . Aesthetically it is won and also in terms of visibility for other vehicles.
Interior design
Inside the cabin a clearly sporty concept is synthesized. But with all the space and comfort for four adults guaranteed by a 5.19 meter long saloon. The dashboard is completely flat and wider compared to the first generation Panamiur .
The instrument cluster goes inside a rising center console. Keeping the analog tachometer embedded right in the middle, seconded by two fully digital displays, customizable from the steering wheel controls.
Aids and technology
This sedan has a wide variety of technologies, aids and driver assistance. As well as the most advanced security systems for the well-being of its occupants, other cars and pedestrians traveling on public roads.
In the first line of gadgets stands out a touch screen of 12.3 ″ and maximum resolution. It has a device where you can configure all the functions of the car, as well as schedule information and entertainment tasks.
For the rear seats, it equips the new Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment. Two independent 10 ″ touchscreens, attached to the front seat backs.
Both devices, in addition to having 32 GB for internal storage, as well as an SD card slot, can be removed for use outside the car.
The model has the latest version of Porsche InnoDrive. A software that works both as speed control, and to maintain the minimum safety distance, with respect to the vehicles that march ahead on roads or highways.
In the same way, this technology allows the car to ‘recognize’ the layout of the road, noting the radius of the curves or the inclination of the slopes. With all these data, the Panamera ‘establishes a strategy’ of changes of the gears, to adapt to the conditions of the trip.
Mechanics
The ‘standard’ version of the second-generation Porsche Panamera works with a 3.0 V6 Twin-Turbo gasoline engine, with a power of 330 hp. It reaches speeds around 264 km / h. It has the ability to go from 0 to 100 in just 5.5 seconds, while it takes 13.6 seconds to develop 160 km / h.
This jewel in the engine features an eight-speed automatic dual-clutch PDK gearbox. To balance so much power, the chassis includes adaptive air suspension systems.
Also noteworthy are its active stabilizers, controlled rear differential, all-wheel drive with vector control and carbo-ceramic brakes, among others.
Porsche Panamera, much more than a 911 four-door
Those who aspire to include this or any other Porsche model among their properties are people who don’t care about a starting price of around € 101,505. This is the kind of vehicle that potential buyers do not take into account the amount shown on the invoice when closing the deal.
Some of its rivals, such as the also German Mercedes S-Class or the BMW 7 Series, perhaps could compete in luxury and technology . In terms of power and sportiness, the Panamera is by far the leading advantage among saloons.
