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Exterior design
As you can see, we didn’t experiment with the car’s design. We stuck with our philosophy that form should follow function. Nothing else would have made sense. Nothing else would have produced a four-seater Porsche.
But how can you tell whether it has the Porsche DNA? From the distinctive proportions and lines on all models. The wings are slightly higher than the bonnet and, at the rear, they are distinctly muscular and form the typical Porsche shoulder line. The silhouette of the Panamera models is therefore typically Porsche. It is dynamic without being overbearing, and exudes elegance rather than extravagance. In its class, the total length of less than five metres is to its advantage. The front, shoulders, and rear all have instantly recognisable Porsche traits. Particularly striking are the side air outlets behind the front wheels – paying homage to the Carrera GT. The result is a timeless exterior, a spacious interior and excellent aerodynamics: the Panamera S models have a drag coefficient of 0.29, the Panamera models and the Panamera Turbo 0.30.
A low, wide stance. A sleek roofline. The overall impression leaves you in no doubt that these are true sportscar proportions. Typically Porsche. And yet, when you get in, you’ll wonder how there can possibly be so much room. We’ll come to that shortly.
Unmistakably Porsche and yet characteristically Panamera is the headlight design. The headlights on the Panamera Turbo are supplemented by the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
Position lights and daytime running lights with LED technology on all Panamera models add a special touch.
The wheels are of classic sportscar design: fine-spoked, lightweight, and stylish. Sizes range from 18 inches to an optional 20 inches, and all the wheels provide a good glimpse of the brake system. Just another example of sporty styling.
The rear lid with large glass screen opens to a wide angle. This makes loading easier and improves access to luggage when the vehicle is laden. An automatic rear lid with customisable opening angle is available as an option.
The most striking aspect of the rear is undoubtedly the spoiler which is integrated into the rear lid. From a speed of around 55 mph (90 km/h), it deploys automatically, as you may already have suspected. However, on the Panamera Turbo, it doesn’t stop there. The spoiler splits in the middle and extensions deploy to the left and right, making it considerably wider to further reduce lift at the rear axle. And from 127 mph (205 km/h), the spoiler on all models adjusts to increase its steepness to produce even more traction and, as a result, increased driving stability at high speeds.
The appearance of any Panamera model can be customised to your individual taste. The colour palette offers no fewer than 17 exterior colours. In total, there are two solid, ten metallic and five special colours to choose from. On request, you can opt to have your Panamera model finished in practically any colour of your choice. In addition, a wide range of personalisation options is available.
So you see, whichever way you look at it, it looks like a Porsche. And, most importantly, it feels like one too.
Interior design
Whatever kind of journey you are making – short or long, for business or pleasure, or even just routine driving – the Panamera offers something a little bit different.
When you sit inside one of the Panamera models, four things immediately stand out: first, the elevated centre console; second, the four individual seats; third, the amount of space in the rear where even taller passengers will find plenty of leg and head room; and fourth, the versatility of the luggage compartment thanks to the folding rear seats.
The ignition lock is, of course, located on the left-hand side of the steering wheel, as in all Porsche vehicles. The instrument cluster incorporating the central rev counter is clear and quick to read.
The four individual seats are comfortable and offer good lateral support. In conjunction with seat heating, a seat ventilation function is also available as an option. The electrically adjustable 8-way power seats in the rear are another special feature available on request.
Why four individual seats? Because only these satisfy our requirement for high-performance driving and a high level of seating comfort. Conventional rear bench seats can not fulfil this requirement and instead made way for a centre console.
If you regularly spend time in the rear, you can customise it with a range of optional equipment and packages, such as the large centre console, the roll-up sunblinds for the rear side windows and behind the rear compartment, or the rear interior lighting package.
The preserve of the premium class: the comprehensive range of personalisation options, with seven interior colours and five two-tone combinations and a range of optional packages featuring fine woods, carbon or aluminium.
Variants
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The Panamera
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The Panamera 4
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The Panamera S
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The Panamera 4S
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The Panamera Turbo
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