2012 Porsche Panamera S 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Hatchback
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Overview
The Porsche Panamera brings sports car performance and nontraditional styling to the full-size premium luxury sedan class. The Panamera is offered in six versions, the rear-wheel drive 2 and S, and the all-wheel drive 4, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. The 2 and 4 models come with a direct injection 3.6-liter V6 300-hp engine while the 4, 4S and Turbo feature the larger 4.8-liter V-8; the S and 4S models making 400-hp, the Turbo adds twin-turbocharging for 500-hp, and the Turbo S bumps that up to 550. The Porsche PDK double-clutch gearbox is the only transmission choice, and all models are equipped an auto start-stop feature for increased urban fuel economy. The body appears to be a four-door sedan but with a coupe-like profile and a power liftgate, rather than a typical trunk, for access to the spacious luggage area. Standard safety features include ten airbags, bi-xenon adaptive headlights with LED daytime running lights, rain sensing wipers, full LED rear lighting, four belt pretensioners and electronic traction and stability control. A small sample of optional tech features includes a 6-disc CD changer, Bose surround sound, Burmester surround sound, front and rear ParkAssist, an electronic logbook and voice control. For 2012 the Panamera has added a Turbo S model that includes 50 more horsepower and standard 20-inch wheels.
MORE INFO- Engine
- 4.8LL V-8
- Power
- 400@ 6500 RPM
- Transmission
- 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
- 0-60
- 5.5 seconds
- Drivetrain
- rear-wheel
- Seating
- 4 passengers
- Cargo
- 44.6 cu.Ft.
- MPG
- 16 City/ 24 HWY
- Invoice
- $0.00
- warranty
- 48 months/50,000 miles