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Range topping Porsche Panamera Turbo S boosted
Porsche's revised limo gains more grunt, style and luxuryDue for local launch in February 2014, the Stuttgart based manufacturer has updated everything from power, style, handling, interior fit-out and colour choices.
The sporty limo’s twin-turbo engine now churns out an additional 37kW and torque is boosted 50Nm, bringing total figures to a suitably muscular 425kW and 750Nm, with an overboost function to lift torque temporarily to 800Nm.
These numbers should keep the Panamera in hot contention with the likes of the forthcoming Maserati Quattroporte, AMG S-Class and Jag’s revised XJR.
Torque is patched through to the road courtesy of Porsche’s Traction Management system (read all-wheel drive) and the manufacturer’s Doppelkupplung seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The all important 0-100km/h dash is dealt with in a rapid 3.8 seconds and the Panamera will whoosh and roar all the way to a heady top speed in excess of 310 km/h.
Braking is handled by the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ceramic braking system.
Revisions to the drivetrain have reduced fuel consumption, with Porsche claiming a combined economy figure of 10.2 litres per 100 kilometres, or 11 per cent less than the outgoing model.
Inside, the cabin has been furnished with two tone leather which is dominated by a colour scheme Porsche has dubbed “Dark Bur Walnut”, adding a hint of red for a “cooler effect.”
Buyers now have the choice of optioning their Panamera Turbo S with an exclusive “Palladium” colour – think dusty gold. A colour coded four-way rear spoiler and new 20-inch 911 II wheels. As previously noted by motoring.com.au, Porsche’s designers have pencilled in place subtly restyled bumpers, light clusters and rear screen.
But at its core the Panamera is likely to remain an acquired taste for some buyers.
The Porsche Panamera will be priced from $443,600 when it goes on sale locally.
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