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Porsche Panamera Hatchback 4.0 V8 Turbo S 5dr PDK

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3996
Trim	Turbo S
Price	£144,800
Engine Power - BHP	630
Acceleration	3.1
Top Speed	196 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	290
Length	5049 mm
Width	1937 mm
Height	1427 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2080 kg

Driver Convenience

Auto start/stop function and coasting
Automatic tailgate operation
Central analogue rev counter with black dial face and turbo logo
Emergency call service
Head up Display
Instrument cluster with two high-resolution displays
Lane keeping assist including traffic sign recognition
Service interval indicator
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4D Integrated chassis control
8 Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
90 litre fuel tank
Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Aluminium double wishbone front axle
Aluminium multi link rear axle
Direct fuel injection with central injector position
Gasoline particulate filter
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) including Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Turbo chargers with twin scroll turbines
VarioCam and adaptive cylinder management
Water cooled with thermal management

Entertainment

Connect Plus inc online nav, wireless internet access, carfind, remote vehicle status, remote services, porsche vehicle tracking system
DAB Digital radio
Integrated 4G/LTE compatible SIM including data for the Porsche Connect Services
Two USB charge ports in rear compartment

Exterior Features

2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe
Aluminium bonnet with tailgate,door and front wings
Auto dimming exterior mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting
Daytime running lights with 4 point LED spotlights in each main headlight
Electric front and rear windows + anti trap + one touch
Electrically adjustable, folding and heatable exterior mirrors with aspherical on driver's side
Four way adaptive rear spoiler in exterior colour
Front light modules with LED position lights and direction indicators
Fully galvanised steel/aluminium hybrid lightweight bodyshell
Heated rear window with auto timer
LED 3rd brake light
Rear side wing doors
Remote window closing
Windscreen washer system including rain sensor

Interior Features

12v plug sockets in the front centre console storage compartment
2 individual seats in 2nd row
Active cooling flap control
Alcantara roof lining
Centre console armrest in front with integrated storage compartment
Charge air cooling
Courtesy lights on mirrors
Electric fore/aft and height adjustment steering wheel
Four individual seats with continuous centre console and rear armrest
Front footwell lights, illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and passenger, luggage compartment lighting, glove compartment light
Front seat heating
Glove compartment, front and rear door storage compartments, storage bin in centre console, small storage compartment in centre console
Heated rear seats
Integrated front and rear headrests with embossed Turbo S logo
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Memory function for the settings of seat position, steering column, both exterior mirrors and other personalised in-car settings
Pollen/active carbon filters
Rear axle steering including power steering plus
Single front passenger seat with armrest
Storage compartment in centre console with wireless charging based on Qi
Storage compartment in rear centre console and storage compartment in rear central armrest
Two integrated cup holders in rear compartment
Two integrated cup holders in the front centre console

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
2x3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Active bonnet
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake discs with diameter 420 mm at front, 410 mm at rear
Continuously adjustable door brake
Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from the A pillar to the C pillar left and right
Driver and front passenger knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Front side airbags
Full size driver and front passenger airbags
Manual child lock in rear doors
Porsche side impact protection system (POSIP) includes side impact protection in doors, thorax airbags integrated into the side bolster of front seat
Porsche traction management (PTM) with AWD, map controlled multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Rear side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability system and porsche stability management (PSM)

Security

Comfort access system
Engine immobiliser with remote central locking and alarm system with radar based interior surveillance
Keyless drive

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.015
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	298
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	261
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	256
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	252
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	495
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	475
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	308
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	295

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3996
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	86
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	86
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	21.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	25
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	25.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	13.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	13.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	20.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	21.7

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.1
Engine Power - BHP	630
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	820
Engine Torque - RPM	2300
Top Speed	196 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	275/35 R21
Tyre Size Rear	315/30 R21
Wheel Style	TURBO DESIGN
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1427 mm
Length	5049 mm
Wheelbase	2950 mm
Width	1937 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2165 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	2585 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1306 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Max. Loading Weight	505 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2080 kg
No. of Seats	4

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