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Porsche will reveal its most powerful Panamera the very first time in North America on April 20, 2011 in the New York International Auto Show.
The engine within the new top-of-the-line Panamera is based on the already proven and powerful twin-turbocharged V8 engine within the Panamera Turbo. The 4.8 liter, V8 engine in the Turbo S achieves a maximum creation of 550 horsepower, that is 10 percent more than the 500 horsepower delivered by the Panamera Turbo. The torque can also be increased over the Turbo from 516 lb-ft to 553 lb-ft. In the “Sport†and “Sport Plus†mode of the standard Sport Chrono Package Turbo, the overboost function can temporarily generate additional torque having a peak rating of 590 lb.-ft.
The power increase delivered in the Panamera Turbo S could be related to two main enhancements: new twin turbochargers with titanium-aluminum turbines and a modified engine control. Titanium-aluminum reduces the turbine and compressor wheel’s weight, which ends inside a quicker turbo response that improves the engine’s agility.
The formidable powerplant that lies underneath the hood of the Panamera Turbo S is capable of propelling it to sports-car sprint times. With the help of Launch Control, the newest Panamera can reach 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds. The very best track speed is 190 mph. And regardless of this increased performance, fuel consumption is expected to stay comparable to the Panamera Turbo that gives an EPA estimated rating of 15 mpg city/23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined). Official EPA fuel economy estimates for the Panamera Turbo S is going to be available once the car continues sale in The united states.
Even for a world-class luxury car, the Panamera Turbo S boasts an extraordinarily higher level of comprehensive features. In keeping with its sporty concept, it comes down equipped with the most important driving-dynamic control systems. For instance, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is definitely an active anti-roll system that significantly reduces lateral motion during corning, which boosts stability, handling and overall occupant comfort. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) is also standard and activly works to help ensure superior traction and higher-performance cornering by making use of a variable torque split to the rear wheels in combination with an electronically controlled rear differential lock. Also standard is Porsche’s advanced speed-sensitive Servotronic steering system, a sports exhaust system, and also the Sport Chrono Package Turbo that further tunes the engine and suspension at the touch from the “Sport Plus†button.
As the sporting character from the new Panamera Turbo S is most apparent driving, the car’s exterior tastefully exudes its high-performance ambitions. The brand new 20-inch Turbo II wheels with increased rear axle track width, side skirts from the Porsche Exclusive range and the adaptive four-way extending rear spoiler express the car’s elite performance abilities. Inside, the fusion of exclusivity and sportiness is conveyed within the interior by the standard bi-color leather finish. A brand new mixture of black/cream emerges just for the brand new Panamera Turbo S with Agate Grey/cream also being added being an exclusive option later this season. Agate Gray Metallic may also be a unique exterior color.
The brand new Porsche Panamera Turbo S will go for sale within the U.S. later this spring, and will have a base MSRP of $173,200, excluding $975 for delivery and destination
