Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive Volcano Grey - Awesome Drive 550 hp

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive - Drive, Interior and Exterior. Color: Volcano Grey.

All long-wheelbase Panamera models of the latest generation are equipped with a transparent panoramic roof as standard. With a length of 1780 millimetres and width of up to 1200 millimetres, this is the largest glass roof ever featured on a Porsche vehicle. The front section of the roof can be raised up and fully opened. The transparent roof can also be covered with two internal blinds.

In addition to the panoramic roof, all four Executive models benefit from adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The extended standard equipment includes comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment and comfort headrests in the rear, heated seats front and rear and a roll-up sunblind behind the headrests in the rear. An optional massage function is also available for all four seats. Ten air cushions in each backrest provide a relaxing massage at the touch of a button, with a choice of five programmes and five intensity levels.

The equipment of the Panamera 4S Executive and the Panamera Turbo Executive is even more comprehensive. These models feature rear-axle steering developed specifically for the Panamera, Power Steering Plus, ParkAssist including reversing camera, and soft-close doors with automatic closing mechanism. As the top model in the line, the Panamera Turbo Executive also benefits from four-zone climate control and LED main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), including dynamic headlight levelling, dynamic cornering lights and ambient lighting.

As an exclusive option for the Executive models, customers can order a large centre console with additional smartphone storage and inductive antenna interface. Depending on the market, this centre console can also be equipped with two aircraft-style folding tables, which can be stowed when not in use.

Despite the extended wheelbase and the resulting 85 kilogramme increase in vehicle weight, the Executive models offer virtually the same excellent performance figures and consumption values as the standard-length Panamera models.

An overview of the figures for the Executive models is provided below (acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h without/with Sport Chrono Package including Launch Control; consumption values: New European Driving Cycle, combined):

Panamera 4 Executive: 262 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s/5.4 s; 7.8 l/100 km.

Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive: 278 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 4.7 s; 2.5 l/100 km, energy consumption 15.9 kWh/100 km.

Panamera 4S Executive: 289 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s/4.3 s; 8.2 l/100 km.

Panamera Turbo Executive: 306 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 3.9 s/3.7 s; 9.4 l/100 km.

Porsche is continuing to expand the model line of the new Panamera: The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid benefits from the dynamics of the 918 Spyder super sportscar; the Executive models, which feature a wheelbase that has been extended by 150 millimetres, expand the body and equipment portfolio at the top end of the model line. Designed as a chauffeur saloon, this Porsche is available in the all-wheel drive versions Panamera 4 Executive (243 kW/330 hp), Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive (340 kW/462 hp), Panamera 4S Executive (324 kW/440 hp) and Panamera Turbo Executive (404 kW/550 hp).

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid delivers a winning combination of performance-oriented hybrid drive and sustainable e-mobility with dynamic sportiness and luxurious driving comfort.

The Gran Turismo with the petrol-electric powertrain is redefining the term “balance” in its own way: On the one hand, it boasts 340 kW (462 hp) of system power, generated by the new 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine and the electric motor. It also delivers a level of power that rivals that of a 911 Turbo: a torque of 700 Nm is immediately available from a stationary position. This ensures tremendous driving pleasure, and enables the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds thanks to the boost function. On the other hand, it has a purely electric range of approximately 50 kilometres and an average fuel consumption of 2.5 l/100 km in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

With regard to the model line, the fully redeveloped second generation of the Panamera was introduced in the summer of 2016. The Gran Turismo was first launched with the three all-wheel drive models, Panamera 4S (324 kW/440 hp), Panamera 4S Diesel (310 kW/422 hp) and Panamera Turbo (404 kW/550 hp). These were followed by the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, the Executive models, along with the Panamera and Panamera 4 standard models with a six-cylinder turbo engine (243 kW/330 hp). With these additions, the Porsche Panamera model line now comprises ten different models with power outputs ranging from 330 to 550 hp.