PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS 2011 1.G Information Manual

The new Panamera GTS
Purist

Concept 4
Performance 12
Engine 14
T ransmis si o n 18
Ch as sis 22
Balance 30
Sa fet y 31
Environme nt 32
Personality 34
Comfo rt 35
Standard specification 42
Pe rsonalisation 43
Summar y 47
T echnical data 48
Sportiness in pure form combined with a Panamera. The Porsche engineers are compelled to push the standards higher.
Perhaps it is this obsession mixed with pure, unadulterated driving pleasure that led them to create the Panamera GTS.
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The Panamera GTS concept.
Ingenuity is about much more than
getting from A to B.
The Panamera model range combines
uncompromising dynamic performance
with comfort and incorporates everything
that Porsche stands for: the passionate
craf ting of highly ef ficient sports cars.
Once again, our engineers have made
further advances in this respect.
The result is the Panamera GTS –
sportiness in pure form.
GTS. These are three let ters that have
secured themselves a place in history alongside the Porsche name, both on

and off the racetrack. Three let ters that
symbolise the marriage of supreme
performance and superior sportiness in
a single car that is suitable for everyday
use.
What exactly is it that distinguishes the
Panamera GTS concept? The answer
may lie in the following facts: a 4.8-litre
naturally aspirated engine delivering
316 kW (430 hp) power output and
520 Nm torque, 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) and active
all-wheel drive.
Yet, pure facts alone are not an adequate
way to describe the character of the new Panamera GTS. This car does more
than
simply bridge the engine power
gap
bet ween the Panamera 4S and
Panamera Turbo, it emerges as the
sportiest model in the Panamera range
with a clear focus on performance.
For this reason, we gave it every thing
we
could to make it more responsive,
emotive and sporty, aesthetically and
technically, inside and outside. Typical
Intelligent Per formance.
Four doors and four seats: but you
knew this already. It ’s time to learn
about how we paired pure driving
pleasure with pure power.

For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to page 49.
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It was about clear definitions,
and a clear statement.
Exterior.
How can one describe the appearance of
the Panamera models? A low, wide stance,
a sleek roofline: true sports car propor-
tions. The front, shoulders and rear all
have
instantly recognisable Porsche traits.
The face that stands out in the crowd.
However, the Panamera GTS goes one
step further. Even closer to the road, its
sport y character is even more clearly
demonstrated.
Let ’s start at the front. The Panamera GTS
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon main headlights, each with four LED day time
running spot lights. These have been

carried over from the Panamera Turbo,
but with one difference: the inner trims
are finished in black. These are matched
by the front light units taken from the

Panamera Turbo, with LED light guides
as a border for the indicators.
Other Panamera Turbo st yling features
include the SportDesign front apron with
large air intakes on the right and left for
supplying air to the t wo GTS-specific air
filter modules (refer to the ‘Engine’ section
for more information).
The side air outlets behind the front
wheels are finished in high-gloss black.
So, too, are the side window trims, the
covers of the headlight cleaning system,
the trim strip on the rear and the rear
d i f f u s e r. As a st ylish complement, the lower sec
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tion of the Panamera GTS is finished in
mat t black. Starting from the side ends
of the front apron and moving back along
the door sills through to the rear apron
and the tailpipes of the sports exhaust
system, the line drawn appears more
dynamic. In conjunction with the 10 mm
lower suspension, the contour accentu -
ates
the sporty overall impression.
For greater downforce and driving stabil -
it y at high speeds, the Panamera GTS is
equipped with the Panamera Turbo
rear spoiler. From a speed of 55 mph
(90 km/ h), it deploys automatically not
only upwards but out wards, too.
To cope with the increased engine power
output, the Panamera GTS is equipped as
standard with 19-inch Panamera Turbo
wheels and the brake system of the Panamera Turbo, recognisable by the

red brake calipers.
The Panamera GTS is available in the
same exterior colours as the other
models in the Panamera range. An addi -
tional colour, Carmine Red, is available
as an option. Set against contrasting
black, it creates a sportier effect.
The ‘Panamera GTS’ logo on the rear
hatch and the optional logos on the lower
edge of the front doors add the finishing
touch to the overall appearance.
Sportiness in pure form. Be honest, would
you have expected the Panamera GTS to
be any thing else?
[ 01 ] Panamera GTS in Carmine Red special colour
with 20 - inch RS Spyder Design wheels
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Interior.
You notice it instantly as you open the
door. Uncluttered and ergonomic, the inte -
rior is t ypical of a Panamera and, yet, it
looks sportier. This is achieved by the
combination of leather and Alcantara as
standard, available in a choice of five inte -
rior colours. The seat centres of the adap -
tive sports seats, the upper sections of
the door armrests, the armrest on the
front centre console and the rooflining
are all finished in Alcantara.
The SportDesign steering wheel with
alloyed gearshift paddles is fit ted as

standard. As an option, you can have
the steering wheel rim finished in black
A lcantara.
Specially conceived for the Panamera GTS,
an optional trim package with a choice
of two colours is available in conjunction
with the black interior. The decorative
seams on the dashboard, seats, armrests
of the centre console, doors and floor
mats are finished in Carmine Red or

GT Silver. The headrests on all four seats
are embroidered with the ‘GTS’ logo in
the same colour. To match, the seat belts
at all four seats are also finished in
Carmine Red or GT Silver.
The two-tone combinations and natural
leather interiors of the other Panamera
models are also available as an option
for
the Panamera GTS (the Alcantara
finish
is not included as part of these
packages).
What else is worth mentioning? The ‘GTS’
logo on the rev counter and the door sill
guards in brushed aluminium featuring
the ‘Panamera GTS’ logo will increase
your anticipation as you step inside.
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Panamera GTS
PerformanceSupreme performance is a concept that will never become clichéd as far as Porsche is
concerned. We’ve devoted far too much passion to it. If you want to know exactly what
the ‘GTS’ logo promises in terms of performance, you would be bet ter off experiencing it
for yourself. In the meantime, we’ve compiled some facts and figures for you.
Why is your pulse racing all of a sudden?
Pure physics.
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1. Primary air filter
2. Secondar y air filter module, lef t
3. Secondar y air filter module, right
4. PDK
5. PTM (multiplate clutch)
6. Double wishbone front axle
7. Front axle air-spring struts with PASM
8. Multi - link rear axle
9. Rear axle air suspension modules

10. Rear axle vibration damper with PASM

11. Rear axle dif ferential

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Engine.
The Panamera GTS is powered by a
light weight 4.8-litre V8 naturally aspirated
engine. It features cast aluminium
pistons, monobloc aluminium cylinder
heads and integrated dr y-sump lubrica -
tion for a reliable supply of oil even
when an extremely sport y driving st yle
is adopted. Although it is based on the
engine of the Panamera 4S, it develops
22 kW (30 hp) more power and gener -
ates 20 Nm more torque. It also has a
faster-rev ving engine with a maximum
engine speed that has been increased
by 400 rpm to 7,100 rpm. The result
is a maximum power output of 316 kW
(430 hp) and a maximum torque of
520 Nm. This power upgrade was achieved
through a series of measures, including
modified intake camshafts with extended
valve lift and a new air induction system
with t wo additional air filter modules
each located in the left- and right-hand
sides of the front apron respectively.
Above 3,500 rpm, the flaps on the air

filter modules are opened to allow the
engine to draw in air more easily. At high
road speeds, headwind ram pressure is
exploited to achieve a further increase
in power output.
In addition, the Panamera GTS is
equipped with a specially modified
engine management system. Not only
does this help the engine to develop
torque quickly for a perceptibly more
Panamera GTS: 316 kW (430 hp) at 6,700 rpm, 520 Nm at 3,500 rpm
direct engine response, it also contributes
to a further reduction in the shift times
achieved by Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), which is fit ted as standard. It does
this by deactivating selected engine cyl -
inders temporarily during each gearshift.
Our modifications are reflected in the
distinctly resonant engine sound
and can be felt in every bone of your
body. In SPORT PLUS mode, the

Panamera GTS accelerates from 0 to
62 mph (100 km/ h) in just 4.5 seconds
and reaches a top speed of 179 mph
(288 km/ h).
In short, the drive system of the
Panamera GTS concentrates 100 %
on the essentials: maximum sports
performance.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to page 49.
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Direct fuel injection (DFI).
With millisecond precision, DFI injects
fuel at up to 120 bar directly into the
combustion chamber by means of elec-
tromagnetically actuated injection valves,
thus ensuring homogeneous distribution
of the air/fuel mixture, and, therefore, effective combustion. As the mixture

is prepared directly in the cylinders,
DFI improves the internal cooling of
the combustion chambers compared
with that of a manifold injection system.
The achievable compression ratio of
12.5:1 helps to ensure a high level of
engine efficiency.
VarioCam Plus.
The Panamera GTS is also equipped
with VarioCam Plus which automatically
adjusts the intake camshafts and
switches the lift of the intake valves.
In the middle and low load ranges,
low valve lifts with advanced timing
reduce fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions and improve smooth
running. High torque and maximum
output are achieved through high
valve lifts and retarded timing.
How does this benefit you? Extra-
ordinary acceleration power with
comparatively low fuel consumption.
Auto start/stop function.
The auto start/stop function is also
standard in the Panamera GTS. If, for
example, you stop at traffic lights and
keep your foot on the brake pedal, the
system will automatically switch the
engine off. This fuel-saving system
restarts the engine as soon as you
release the brakes.
A key advantage is that there is no
need for you to change your driving
habits. You can simply carry on as
normal. All audio and communication
systems remain switched on and the
climate control continues to maintain
your selected temperature, despite the
engine being switched off. The engine
restarts if more power or extra cooling
output is required.
The auto start /stop function can be
activated and deactivated using a
separate button. The function may
[ 01 ] Sports exhaust system
remain inactive under particular cir
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cumstances, e.g. in very high outside
temperatures, on extreme uphill
gradients, or if bat tery charge is low,
and will be deactivated if SPORT or
SPORT PLUS mode is activated (p. 28).
Sports exhaust system.
The Panamera GTS is equipped as stand -
ard with the sports exhaust system
featuring tailpipes painted in matt black.
The exhaust system is made from
long-life stainless-steel alloys. The
powerful primary and main catalytic
converters heat up rapidly and help
to deliver ef fective emissions control.
When a separate control but ton is
pressed or SPORT or SPORT PLUS
mode is activated, the sports exhaust
system switches to a characteristic
motorsport sound, eclipsing even that
of the other Panamera models.
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Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Offering both a manual gearshift and an
automatic mode, 7-speed PDK delivers
sports performance combined with
ef ficiency and comfort. It enables rapid
gear changes with no discernible inter -
ruption in the flow of power. Gears 1 to
6 have a sports ratio and top speed is
reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has
a long ratio, which helps to keep engine
revs within a comfortable, low range
even at high road speeds.
In keeping with the character of the
Panamera GTS, we’ve made PDK sportier.
Depending on the gearshift programme
(‘Normal’, SPORT or SPORT PLUS, p. 28), gear changes are
optimised for sport y to
extremely sporty
performance. During
an upshift, for
example, selected engine
cylinders are deactivated temporarily,
which enables the speed of the engine to
be synchronised with the speed of the
transmission more quickly to deliver fast -
er shift times accompanied by a charac -
teristic motorsport engine sound.
In SPORT PLUS mode, PDK is tuned for
maximum performance. Engine torque, for
example, is no longer reduced during an
upshift and drive force is fully exploited
to achieve best possible acceleration.
What does this mean for you? A drive that
emulates the motorsport experience.
[ 01 ] Porsche Doppelkupplung[
02 ] PDK gear selector
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