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Polymath Panamera. Image by Conor Twomey.

Polymath Panamera
We've finally driven Porsche's four-seat 'saloon', its new Panamera aiming to be all things to all people. Especially in Turbo guise.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 188
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.2

Urban mpg: 15.7
Extra urban mpg: 31.7
Combined mpg: 23.2
CO2 (g/km): 286


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4970
Height (mm): 1418
Width (mm): 1931
Wheelbase (mm): 2920
Front track (mm): 1656
Rear track (mm): 1646
Cargo volume (litres): 432
Gross weight (kg): 2500
Kerb weight (kg): 1970
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 100


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Bi-turbocharged V8 petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front. Engine block and cylinder heads made of aluminium.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4806
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 96.00 x 83.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank (DOHC). Four valves per cylinder (32v). Variable intake valve timing and lift (VarioCam Plus). Hydraulic valve play compensation.
Max. power (bhp): 493 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 516 at 2250 rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission standard. Four-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Aluminium double-wishbone front; Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electronically controlled damper system with three manually activated control maps.

Rear: Aluminium multi-arm axle supported on sub-frame; steel suspension; Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electronically controlled damper system with three manually activated control maps.

Brakes: Grooved and inner-vented brake discs all-round. Front: six-piston aluminium monobloc callipers, 390 x 38mm discs. Rear: four-piston aluminium monobloc callipers, 350 x 28mm; Porsche Stability Management (PSM); Brake Assistant.

Wheels: Alloy. Front: 9J x 19-inch. Rear: 10J x 19-inch.

Tyres: Front: 255/45 ZR19. Rear: 285/40 ZR19.







 

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