Porsche is conducting final testing runs near Barcelona as it prepares for the world premiere of the new Panamera.
The new Panamera has already completed most of its testing procedures across four continents and has proven its quality as a four-door sports sedan. In the United States, the powertrain performance was tested in high-altitude conditions with low oxygen levels, while engine cooling systems and air conditioning were evaluated in the scorching desert heat. Additionally, grueling tests took place in Scandinavia’s extreme low temperatures, South Africa’s tough road conditions, and in Asia’s highly humid urban environments with traffic congestion.
Development manager Marcel Hahnemann emphasizes, “We conduct such thorough tests to meet the standards set by Porsche for our worldwide customers and ourselves. Porsche’s standards are always defined by the specifications on the datasheet, and the new Panamera must exceed the performance, convenience, and unique Porsche acoustic sound achieved thus far.”
For Porsche, optimal performance equates to an optimized powertrain. The new Panamera has undergone a complete engine upgrade, emphasizing a sustainable and cutting-edge drivetrain and efficiency. Thomas Primus, Vice President of the Panamera product line, stated, “Following the three models of the second-generation Panamera E-Hybrid, the new Panamera will introduce a fourth plug-in hybrid model. The new derivative is a high-performance model that perfectly complements our diverse lineup.” He added, “In some countries, the demand for E-Hybrid models has reached 100 percent of Panamera sales, highlighting strong customer response.” He also noted, “Porsche has enhanced the driving dynamics, pure electric driving range, and charging speed of the Panamera E-Hybrid models,” emphasizing that the new Panamera offers a pure electric driving range that is up to 70 percent greater than previous models.
The new Panamera E-Hybrid model features a more powerful electric motor fully integrated into the housing of the new dual-clutch transmission. It offers superior power transfer and regenerative braking with a lighter weight compared to the previous model. Energy is supplied from the increased high-voltage battery of 25.9kWh, and the onboard charger now delivers 11kW output, reducing charging time.
With inherent improvements to the combustion engine, both efficiency and performance have been enhanced. The drivetrain of the new Panamera is designed to meet future exhaust emission standards. Arno Bögl, Panamera drivetrain project manager, expressed pride in Porsche’s electrification achievements so far, stating, “The two drive systems fitted to the Panamera work in perfect harmony and provide exceptional comfort and stability during acceleration with the newly developed drivetrain.”
In addition to a extensively improved engine lineup, the new Panamera includes numerous innovative development features. For the first time, active damper control and various auxiliary functions of a high-end chassis can be selected as options. Thomas Primus stated, “Porsche has established a new standard with active chassis. The new Panamera is comfortable even on the cobbled streets of the Barcelona port and dynamic and agile on winding rural roads.”
The new Panamera offers a semi-active chassis equipped with new two-valve shock absorbers as standard, allowing for individual adjustment of compression and rebound. This expands the tuning range between comfort and high performance.
Porsche will unveil the third-generation new Panamera at the ‘Icons of Porsche Festival’ in Dubai on November 24, and it will be displayed at the festival from the 25th to the 26th.
Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr