The new Panamera - Mark Motors of Ottawa

Also new to the premium class
are the optional Sport Chrono
Packages (p. 72). These further
enhance the driving dynamics of
the Panamera models at the push
of a button. Two special functions
are available in conjunction with
PDK: Launch Control for optimum
acceleration from a standing start
and, in the Panamera Turbo, the
‘overboost’ function. This feature
increases boost pressure temporarily
and consequently the
engine’s maximum torque: instead
of 700 Nm, a torque figure of
up to 770 Nm is achieved.
Sport Plus button from the optional Sport Chrono packages
All three models are equipped as
standard with Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM,
p. 64) for electronic adjustment
of the suspension system. This
system actively and continuously
regulates the damping force for
each wheel according to the road
conditions and driving style. Any
one of three suspension settings
can be selected. The Panamera
Turbo additionally features
adaptive air suspension (p. 66)
as standard, for increased com-
fort or a sportier ride – in simple
terms, it’s a sports chassis at the
push of a button.
Available as an option for the
new Panamera model range is
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC). This active anti-roll
system reduces the lateral tilt
of the vehicle when cornering
and thereby improves agility
and safety. When combined with
PDCC, the electronically control-
led rear differential lock (p. 68)
offers increased traction and
driving dynamics.
The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB, p. 84) can be fitted
on request. On the Panamera S
and Panamera 4S, the crossdrilled
ceramic brake discs have
a diameter of 390 mm at the
front and 350 mm at the rear
(only in conjunction with 19-inch
wheels or larger). For more
powerful braking, the discs on
the Panamera Turbo are 410 mm
at the front and 350 mm at the
rear (only compatible with the
20-inch RS Spyder Design wheel).
This advanced braking system
offers high-performance braking
at all times.
The new Panamera models are
constructed using lightweight
hybrid materials. The axles, bonnet,
wings, doors and rear lid,
for example, are made from aluminium
and the window frames
and cylinder head cover are
made from magnesium, all
of which reduces weight and
therefore fuel consumption.
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Concept | The Panamera model range
A steering system with variable
steering ratio is fitted as
standard. Servotronic (p. 63), a
speed-sensitive power-steering
system, is available as an option.