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Second-Generation Panamera Unveils New Powertrain

Porsche Japan has announced the new Panamera, a Gran Turismo set to make its world premiere at the "Shanghai Motor Show" opening April 21st. Orders are now being accepted in Japan.

Text by AKIZUKI Shinichiro（OPENERS）

Long-Wheelbase Model Also Added

The Panamera, which debuted in 2009 as Porsche's first four-door Gran Turismo for four occupants, finally evolves into its second generation. Among the many Panamera lineup variations, the hybrid-equipped model has undergone the most significant changes. The concept car that appeared at the September 2012Paris Motor Show, which presented the next-generation Panamera concept, can be seen as inheriting many of the ideas from thePanamera Sport Turismo.

The new "Panamera S E-Hybrid" adopts an evolved powertrain based on the parallel hybrid system used in the current "Panamera S Hybrid" and "Cayenne S Hybrid," but with the addition of an external charging function, making it a plug-in hybrid model.

The electric system, which is more than double the 47 ps (34 kW) of the previous generation's electric motor, generates 95 ps (70 kW). This is combined with a completely redesigned 3.0-liter V6 engine, delivering a total system output of 416 ps (306 kW) and a maximum torque of 590 Nm. It is equipped with an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission.Panamera S Hybrid

The newly developed lithium-ion battery supplying energy has a capacity of 9.4 kWh, more than five times that of the previous model's nickel-metal hydride battery (1.7 kWh). It can be charged in under 4 hours when connected to a standard German household outlet (230V).

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 56 percent compared to the previous generation, with a significant improvement from the Panamera S Hybrid's 7.1 L/100km (approximately 14.1 km/L) to 3.1 L/100km (approximately 32.3 km/L) under NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) standards.

The Panamera S E-Hybrid can also be driven solely on electric power, in what is known as "EV mode," without using the engine at all, achieving 36 km in tests based on NEDC. The expected real-world range for daily use is approximately 18 to 36 km.

0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.5 seconds, a 0.5-second improvement over the previous generation, thanks to the E-Boost function where the electric motor assists the engine's power. The top speed is 270 km/h, with the electric system alone reaching a maximum speed of 135 km/h.

Porsche Panamera Turbo Exclusive

Meanwhile, models other than the Panamera S E-Hybrid have also seen significant changes. The engines installed in the Panamera S and Panamera 4S have been replaced with newly developed 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engines, developed with a downsizing concept, replacing the previous 4.8-liter V8. Despite a 20 ps increase in maximum output and a 20 Nm increase in maximum torque compared to the previous V8, fuel efficiency has improved by 18 percent. The Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive continue to be equipped with the 4.8-liter V8.

Additionally, long-wheelbase models have been added to the new Panamera lineup. The "Panamera Turbo Executive" and "Panamera 4S Executive" models feature a 150mm extended wheelbase, increasing rear legroom and providing a more comfortable interior space.

It was also announced that the sportiest models in the Panamera range, the "Panamera Turbo S" and "Panamera Turbo S Executive," are scheduled to debut in 2014. The vehicle base prices are as follows:

Panamera | ¥9,940,000
Panamera 4 | ¥10,910,000
Panamera S | ¥14,220,000
Panamera 4S | ¥14,800,000
Panamera 4S Executive | ¥17,480,000
Panamera GTS | ¥16,120,000
Panamera S e-Hybrid | ¥15,340,000
Panamera Turbo | ¥21,720,000
Panamera Turbo Executive | ¥24,150,000