The new Porsche Panamera gets the finishing touches
A few weeks before its official unveiling at the end of November, the new Porsche Panamera is undergoing final fine-tuning tests around Barcelona. Particular attention is being paid to the powertrain, which includes a new dual-clutch transmission, and the newly developed chassis with active damper control.
The third-generation sports sedan has already been tested on four continents. In the USA, for example, the powertrain performance was verified at high altitudes with low oxygen levels, as well as the performance of the engine cooling and air conditioning systems in extreme heat. In Scandinavia, the Panamera drove in extremely cold conditions, in South Africa it coped with demanding road conditions, and in Asia the high humidity and stop-and-go traffic for hours on end in the mega-cities pose particular challenges for the prototypes.
For the model change, the Panamera gets a completely revamped engine lineup with a focus on sustainable powertrains and efficiency. "Having already launched three e-hybrids for the second Panamera generation, we will also offer a fourth plug-in hybrid in the new Panamera. This is our response to the enormous demand from our customers. In some countries, the share of e-hybrids in the Panamera is almost 100 percent. The new derivative is a high-performance model that fits perfectly into the versatile lineup," announces series manager Dr. Thomas Friemuth. "In our tests, we drive up to 70 percent further with the new car purely on electric power than with its predecessor."
The basis of all e-hybrid models in the new Panamera is a more powerful engine, which is now fully integrated into the transmission housing of the new dual-clutch transmission. It offers more drive and recuperation power than its predecessor while weighing less. It draws its energy from a high-voltage battery with a significantly increased capacity of 25.9 kWh. An onboard charger with a charging capacity of eleven kilowatts shortens the charging time despite the larger energy content.
The new Panamera generation also debuts an optionally available high-end suspension with active damper control and a wide range of additional functions. As standard, the Panamera is equipped with a semi-active suspension with new two-valve shock absorbers that can regulate compression and rebound independently of each other. This significantly increases the range between comfortable and sporty suspension tuning. (aum)
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