Sport plus PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G Information Manual

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Just a second, you may be think-
ing, sports saloons already exist.
Exactly what is so new about all
this? What is required when sport y
luxury alone is not enough? Well,
how about a Porsche with four
doors and four seats in the pre -
mium class – a Gran Turismo with
sportscar technology.
The new 3.6 -litre V6 engine is
naturally aspirated and produces
300 hp. The 4.8-litre V8 engines,
either naturally aspirated or t win-
turbocharged, generate 400 hp
and 500 hp respectively. All
engines feature VarioCam Plus
(p. 52) and direct fuel injection
(DFI, p. 51) for efficient com -
bustion, a distinct rise in power
and torque, and comparatively
low fuel consumption for this
class of engine.
A breath of fresh air in the premium class:
sportscar technology.
Engineering.
Fuel economy is also boosted
by an Auto start /stop function,
only in conjunction with Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK). If, for
example, you stop at traf fic lights
with your foot on the brake pedal,
the system will automatically
stop the engine. The engine
restarts as soon as you release
the brakes or move the steering
wheel, for example.
An optional sports exhaust system
is available for the Panamera S
models and the Panamera Turbo.
Activated by a separate but ton, it
produces an even more authentic
sportscar sound.
As you would expect from a
sportscar, power is transmit ted
quickly and precisely. In the new
Panamera and the Panamera S,
power is delivered to the rear axle by a 6-speed manual transmis
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sion. In the new Panamera 4, the
Panamera 4S and the Panamera
Turbo, all of which feature the
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK, p. 55) as standard, drive
force is distributed bet ween the
front and rear axles by the active
all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction
Management (PTM, p. 60) with an
electronic and map-controlled mul-
ti
plate clutch for optimum traction
and driving stability.
PDK is based on a development
that helped Porsche racing cars in
the 1980s to cause a sensation
on racetracks around the world.
Gear changes take place within
hundredths of a second and
with no interruption in the flow of
power – for sport y acceleration
with a high level of comfort and a
low rate of fuel consumption.
Also new to the premium class
are the optional Sport Chrono
Packages (p. 74). These further
enhance the driving dynamics of
the Panamera models at the push
of a but ton. Two special functions are available in conjunction with
PDK: Launch Control for optimum
acceleration from a standing
start and, in the Panamera Turbo,
the ‘overboost ’ function. This
feature increases boost pressure
Concept
| The Panamera model range
temporarily and consequently the
engine’s maximum torque: instead
of 700 Nm, a torque figure of up
to 770 Nm is achieved.
Gear selector for the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

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Porsche Active Suspension Man-
agement (PASM, p. 66) comes
as standard on the Panamera S,
4S and Turbo, and is available as
an option for the new Panamera
and Panamera 4 models. This
system actively and continuously
regulates the damping force for
each wheel according to the road
conditions and driving st yle. Any
one of three suspension set tings
can be selected. The Panamera
Turbo additionally features adap -
tive air suspension (p. 68) as
standard, for increased comfort or a sportier ride – in simple
terms, it ’s a sports chassis at the
push of a but ton.
Available as an option for all
Panamera models is Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
with Porsche Torque Vectoring
Plus (PT V Plus). This active anti-
roll system reduces the lateral
tilt of the vehicle when cornering
and thereby improves agilit y and
safet y. Combined with PDCC,
PT V Plus of fers increased traction
and driving dynamics (p. 70). The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB, p. 86) can be fit ted
on request. On the Panamera,
Panamera 4, Panamera S and
Panamera 4S models, the
grooved ceramic brake discs have
a diameter of 390 mm at the

front and 350 mm at the rear
(only in conjunction with 19-inch
wheels or larger). For more
powerful brak ing, the discs on the
Panamera Turbo are 410 mm at
the front and 350 mm at the rear
(only compatible with 20 -inch
wheels). This advanced braking
system of fers high -performance
braking at all times.
All Panamera models are con -
structed using light weight hybrid
materials. The axles, bonnet,
front wings, doors and rear lid, for
example, are made from alumin -
ium and the window frames and
cylinder head cover are made from
magnesium, all of which reduces
weight and therefore fuel con -
sumption.
A steering system with variable
steering ratio is fit ted as standard.
Servotronic (p. 64), a speed-sen -
si
tive power-steering system, is
available as an option.
Concept | The Panamera model range
SPORT PLUS but ton from the optional Sport Chrono packages

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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 sun-
blinds for the rear side windows
and behind the rear compart -
ment, or the rear interior lighting
package.
The preserve of the premium
class: the comprehensive range
of personalisation options,
with seven interior colours and
five t wo -tone combinations and
a range of optional packages
featuring fine woods, carbon or
aluminium.
If you suspected that the
Panamera is more than just a
sportscar with four seats, this is
confirmed by a glance inside the
luggage compartment (p. 126).
Under the large rear lid, there is
space to accommodate four suitcases from the Porsche
Design Driver’s Selection. Enough
room, then, for a journey with
four occupants. Practicalit y, but
the Porsche way.
For more information on our many
combinations of technological
options, colours and materials
for the interior, please see page
132 onwards.
Concept | The Panamera model range
So, you have duties to perform,
but who says that you cannot
follow your heart and combine
practicalit y with pleasure at the
same time? No, for us, there is
no conflict here, but a principle:
efficiency. It's not about maxi -
Does your head tell you that pleasure and efficiency are mutually exclusive?
Listen to your heart instead.
The new Panamera and the new Panamera 4.
mum engine power, but intelligent
overall performance. That makes
practical sense, and pleasure, too.
The distinguishing features of
the Panamera and Panamera 4
are the 18-inch Panamera wheels,
black brake calipers and t win
single-tube tailpipes. The side
windows have mat t black borders.
Characteristic of the new
Panamera are the black double
slats on the side air intakes in
the front apron and a rear apron
dif fuser with black-grained finish.
The new Panamera 4 is identifiable
by the titanium - coloured double
slats and a rear apron dif fuser
with fins.
In terms of performance, the
Panamera and Panamera 4 are
equipped with the new 3.6 - litre
naturally aspirated V6 engine.
Ef ficient and sport y, thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 51)
and VarioCam Plus (p. 52) fit ted
as standard, it generates 220 kW
(300 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.
On the new Panamera, power is
transmit ted to the rear axle by a
6 -speed manual gearbox. The
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK, p. 55) with Auto start /stop
function (p. 50) is available as
an option. This double- clutch transmission enables fast gear
changes with no interruption in
the flow of power, for increased
performance and greater comfort
but low fuel consumption.
Panamera 4
Panamera
Concept | Panamera and Panamera 4

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Performance | Engines
V8 twin-turbo engine.
The Panamera Turbo is powered
by a 4.8-litre V8 t win -turbo engine
with direct fuel injection (DFI),
VarioCam Plus and charge-air
cooling. It generates 368 kW
(500 hp) at 6,000 rpm and its
maximum torque of 700 Nm is
available bet ween 2,250 and
4,500 rpm. With a top speed of
188 mph (303 km/ h), it races
from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/ h) in
4.2 seconds. Using the Launch
Control function of the Sport
Chrono Package Turbo (p. 76),
the clock stops even sooner at
4.0 seconds.
V8 t win -turbo engine
Panamera Turbo: 368 kW (500 hp) at 6,000 rpm,
700 Nm bet ween 2,250 and 4,500 rpm 1. Intake manifold
2. High - pressure pump
3. VarioCam Plus (vane - cell controller)
4. Duplex chain
5. High - pressure rail
6. Injector (underneath)
7. VarioCam Plus (switch tappets with
integrated valve clearance compensation)
8. Intake camshaf t
9. Exhaust camshaf t
10. Valve
11. Piston (underneath)
12. Spark plug
13. Exhaust manifold
14. Turbocharger
15. Oil filter
16. Oil - water heat exchanger
17. Air-conditioning compressor
18. PDCC/power-steering pump
19. Water pump (underneath)
20. Poly-V belt
21. Throt tle body/ E- Gas
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368 kW (500 hp)
700 Nm
Power (kW)
Engine speed (rpm)
Torque (Nm)

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Performance | Engines
VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus is a t wo -in - one
engine concept for adjusting the
intake camshaf ts and switching
the lif t of the intake valves.
The system first dif ferentiates
bet ween driver inputs that t ypif y
normal, everyday driving and
those inputs that demand maxi -
mum performance. The electronic
engine management system then
seamlessly adapts valve operation
to the prevailing conditions. This
results in instant acceleration and
extremely smooth running. In the middle and low load ranges,
low valve lifts with advanced

timing reduce fuel consumption
and exhaust emissions and im -
prove smooth running. The i n -
crease in fuel economy is particu -
larly pronounced in the lower
engine speed range. High torque
and maximum output are achieved
through high valve lifts and ad -
vanced timing.
How does this benefit you?
Extraordinary power with
relatively low fuel consumption.
Exhaust turbocharging.
The Panamera Turbo has t wo
turbochargers arranged in parallel.
Intake air is compressed and then
fed to the engine via t wo charge-
air coolers, one for each cylinder
bank. Cooling of the compressed
air has t wo positive outcomes:
high cylinder charge and low com -
ponent temperatures. Under full
load, the boost pressure depends
on the current engine speed and
a maximum pressure of 0.85 bar is
achieved at 2,500 rpm at sea
level.
With the optional Sport Chrono
Package Turbo, the boost pressure
produced at full throt tle in the
2,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm range is
temporarily increased by up to
10 % by the ‘overboost ’ function.
VarioCam Plus
Lightweight exhaust system.
The exhaust system is made from
selected longlife stainless steel.
The powerful primary and main
cataly tic converters heat up
rapidly for ef fective emissions
control. As a result, all Panamera
models are equipped to meet
the Euro 5 emission standard in
Europe.
The exhaust system of the
Panamera Turbo switches bet ween
t wo configurations automatically:
low noise at low engine speeds,
and increased throughput at high
revs under maximum engine load.
Sports exhaust system.
An optional sports exhaust system
is available for the Panamera S
models and Panamera Turbo.
Acti
vated by a separate but ton, it
produces an even more authentic
sportscar sound.
Panamera 4S with sports exhaust system

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Performance | Transmission
Power flow in 1st gear
Power flow in 2nd gear
The flow of power from the
engine is transmit ted through one
half gearbox and one clutch at a
time, while the next gear is pre -
selected in the other half gearbox.
During a gear change, therefore,
a complete shif t no longer takes
place. Instead, one clutch simply
opens and the other closes at the
same time. Gear changes can
therefore take place within a few
hundredths of a second.
Clutch 1 controls the first half
gearbox, which contains the odd
gears (1, 3, 5 and 7). Clutch 2
controls the second, which con -
tains the even gears (2, 4, 6 and
R). The gear which is engaged
is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
PDK has distinct benefits. A high
level of driving comfort and
very rapid gearshifts, with no
interruption in the flow of power,
produces faster acceleration.
Driving feels even sportier and
more dynamic, and agilit y is
increased. Depending on the gear -
shif t programme (SPORT but ton
activated or deactivated), the gear
change is optimised for comfort
or for sport y driving. Its high level
of ef ficiency combined with the
long-ratio 7th gear helps to
achieve reduced fuel consumption
and emission figures even when
compared with a standard manual

gearbox.
In conjunction with either the
optional Sport Chrono Package
Plus (p. 74) for all Panamera
models with a naturally aspirated
engine or the optional Sport
Chrono Package Turbo for the
Panamera Turbo (p. 76), PDK is
enhanced by a Launch Control
function which offers a sportier
acceleration and gearshift
strategy in automatic mode and
extremely smooth gear changes
in manual mode.
PDK offers sportiness with
efficiency and comfort. A new
definition of driving in the
pre
mium class from Porsche.

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Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift switches
and multifunction option.
In conjunction with the optional
PDK, the three-spoke sports
steering wheel fit ted as standard
has t wo ergonomic switches
for changing gear.
One press
forwards with the thumb
and PDK
shifts up. One pull backwards with
the index finger and PDK shif ts
down. Either the right or lef t hand
can be used. Even if the gear selector is set to
automatic, you can still use the
switches to change gear manually
at any time. In this way, even in
automatic mode, you can achieve
a short burst of speed for an over
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taking manoeuvre. The system
reverts to automatic mode if no
manual inputs are detected for
approximately eight seconds.
Using the PDK gear selector, you
can also change gear manually in
a separate one-touch manual shif t
gate. The control concept mirrors
the logic of the switches on the PDK steering wheel – press
forwards to shift up, pull back
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wards to shift down.
A multifunction version of the
three-spoke sports steering wheel
is available on request. Steering
wheel heating is also optional.
When combined with the Sport
Chrono Package, there is an addi -
tional display* above the airbag
module. It tells you whether the
SPORT, SPORT PLUS and Launch
Control functions are activated.

Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift paddles.*
Available as an option is the three-
spoke sports steering wheel with
gearshif t paddles. The paddles
are made from a strong alloy and
are ergonomically located behind
the right and lef t steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle
and the PDK shif ts up. Pull the
left-hand paddle and the PDK
shif ts down.
Visually, the steering wheel is
distinguished by its distinctive
high - qualit y t win -spoke design and
silver-coloured spoke cover.
This steering wheel also has an
additional display when combined
with the Sport Chrono Package.
Located in the lef t and right-hand
steering wheel spokes, it tells you
whether SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control are activated. Another feature reminiscent of the
world of motorsport is the top
centre marking on the steering
wheel rim.
Three -spoke spor ts steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Three -spoke steering wheel for PDK
Three -spoke multifunction steering wheel
PDK gear selector
Performance
| Transmission
* For Panamera S, Panamera 4S and
Panamera Turbo, available from
09/2010 at the earliest.

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Standard in the Panamera S, 4S
and Turbo and optional for the
Panamera and Panamera 4, PASM
is an electronic damping control
system which of fers continuous
adjustment of the damping forces
according to the road conditions
and driving st yle.
Designed to operate in accord-
ance with the skyhook principle, the suspension acts to keep the
body stable. This reduces body
movement and thus increases
comfort in each of the four seats.
Using a separate but ton on the
centre console, the driver can
select bet ween three modes:
‘Comfort ’, ‘SPORT’ or ‘SPORT
PLUS’. Sensors record the body
movements that accompany powerful acceleration, braking
and rapid cornering or uneven
road surfaces.
Signals such as lateral accel-
eration, steering angle, brake
pressure and engine torque are
also analysed. The PASM control
unit evaluates the driving condi
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tions and modifies the damping
force on each of the wheels
in accordance with the selected
mode.
For your safet y, PASM contin -
uously monitors the driving condi -
tions. If you are driving in ‘Comfort ’
mode and suddenly adopt a
sportier and more dynamic driving
st yle, the system automatically
switches to a harder rating within
the ‘Comfort ’ setup range to
increase driving stabilit y and
safet y. If, in ‘SPORT’ or ‘SPORT PLUS’
mode, the qualit y of the road
sur face drops below a certain
threshold, PASM immediately
switches to
a softer rating within
the setup range to optimise
traction and grip. As soon as
the road surface improves, the
system reverts to the original
harder rating.
This may sound rather compli
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cated, but for you it involves
nothing more than the press of a
but ton. And you can feel the
result: increased driving stabilit y,
more comfort and improved
performance.
Performance
| Chassis
The road to success is rarely a smooth one.
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
Continuous adjustment based on load and speed

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Adaptive air suspension.
The Panamera Turbo is equipped
with adaptive air suspension and
PASM as standard. This combined
system enhances both driving
dynamics and comfort at the
same time. For all other Panamera
models, adaptive air suspension
is available as an option. It comprises a levelling system,

a manual lif t function, ride-height
adjustment capabilit y and the
abilit y to vary the spring rate.
The purpose of the levelling
system is to automatically keep
the vehicle level constant,
re
gardless of load distribution.
For manoeuvring, the manual
lif t function enables you to raise
the vehicle body by 20 mm to minimise the risk of grounding,
e.
g. when entering garages.*
When you select the ‘SPORT
PLUS’ chassis programme, the
height of the body automatically
drops to Low Level (–25 mm). At
the same time, a harder spring
rating is achieved through a
reduction in the amount of air
stored in the air suspension.
In simple terms, it ’s a sports
chassis at the push of a but ton.
High Level.
At 20 mm above Normal Level,
this is intended for driving over
ramps and into garage entrances.
The chassis automatically reverts
to Normal Level as soon as
the vehicle reaches a speed of
18 mph (30 km/ h).
Normal Level.
The usual height for the system
with a maximum ground clearance
of 144 mm above DIN unladen
weight.
Low Level.
This is 25 mm below Normal
Level with a maximum ground
clearance of 119 mm. In ‘SPORT
PLUS’ mode, the vehicle body
drops to Low Level and a harder
spring rate is set. This assures
optimum roadholding with a
sport y driving st yle.
Performance | Chassis
* The vehicle must not be driven at High
Level on public roads as the maximum
permissible installation height of the
reflector units may then be exceeded.

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A Porsche holds the road well, its
handling is sport y and precise –
but you’ve known this for a long
time.
What you might not know is
that, with the optional Porsche
Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
with Porsche Torque Vectoring
Plus (PT V Plus), road holding can
be even further improved in all the Panamera models for even more
dynamic per formance and
increased comfort.
PDCC is an active anti-roll system
that anticipates and significantly
reduces lateral body movement
during cornering manoeuvres. In
addition, it minimises the lateral
instabilit y of the vehicle on uneven
ground. The ef fect is achieved with the aid of active anti-roll bars
on the front and rear axles which
respond to the current steering
angle and lateral acceleration

by producing a stabilising force
that precisely negates the roll
of the body.
PT V Plus combined with PDCC is
a system that actively enhances
vehicle dynamics and stabilit y. Operating in conjunction with an
electronically regulated rear dif
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ferential lock, it works by varying
the torque distribution to the rear
wheels. As a function of steering
angle and steering speed,
accel -
erator pedal position, yaw rate and

vehicle speed, PT V Plus is able
to improve steering response and
steering precision by specific
braking of the right or left rear
wheel.
To be more precise, this means
that when the car is driven asser -
tively into a corner, moderate
brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently,
a greater amount of drive force is
distributed to the outside rear
wheel, inducing an additional
rotational pulse (yaw movement)
around the vehicle’s vertical axis.
This results in a direct and sport y
steering action as the car enters
the corner.
At low and medium vehicle speeds,
PT V Plus significantly increases
agilit y and steering precision.
At high speeds and when acceler -
ating out of corners, the elec -
tron
ically regulated rear differential
lock ensures greater driving
stabilit y. It also serves to improve
traction at the rear wheels on
road surfaces with varying levels
of grip as well as on snow and ice.
For the driver, this means remark -
able stabilit y and easier handling,
optimum traction, and greater
agilit y at every speed with precise
steering and stable load transfer
characteristics. The result is
a high level of driving pleasure.

Rapid cornering in the Panamera Turbo with PDCC (illustrative example)
Rapid cornering in the Panamera S without PDCC (illustrative example)
Performance | Chassis
A wavering course was never your thing.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus).