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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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Balance
BalanceFor us, sportiness is always measured against the safet y on which every thing is based.
For a sports car like the Panamera GTS, this mat ters more than ever.
We plan for every eventuality.
Just to be on the safe side.
Lighting concept.
Foresight begins with good visibility.
This is why the Panamera GTS is
equipped with Bi-Xenon main headlights
including Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS). Its dynamic cornering light func -
tion swivels the headlights towards the
inside of a bend, based on steering angle
and road speed, and the static cornering
lights activate the auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate more of the road at
tight bends and turns. In addition, PDLS
adapts light distribution to suit the cur
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rent speed and visibility conditions. Also
fit ted as standard are the four LED day -
time running spot lights in each main
headlight.
The lighting system features a ‘Welcome
Home’ function – a customisable delayed
switch-off timer that keeps the day time
running lights, the taillights and the
courtesy lights in the exterior mirrors
switched on until you reach your front
door.
Engineered body design.
The fully galvanised light weight body-
shell in steel and aluminium produces a
highly resilient passenger cell that offers
high levels of protection in the event of
an impact. A system of longitudinal and
transverse members at the front absorbs
energy, disperses the force of impact
and minimises deformation of the pas -
senger cell. A rigid bulkhead cross mem -
ber reduces deformation of the foot well
and provides improved protection for
the feet and legs.
The active bonnet system is designed
with enhanced pedestrian safet y in mind.
If the sensors in the front apron detect
a collision, this system raises the rear
portion of the bonnet, which can help to
reduce the risk of injury.
Airbags.
In addition to knee airbags and full-size
airbags for the driver and front passen -
ger, the Panamera GTS is equipped as
standard with the Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP). This comprises
side airbags in the front seats, curtain
airbags along the entire roof frame and
side windows from the A-pillar to the
C-pillar, and side impact protection
elements in the doors. Side airbags in
the rear compartment are available as
an option.

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Panamera Turbo. The brake disc dia-
meters are 390 mm and 350 mm at

the front and
rear respectively. The discs
are internally vented and slot ted for
improved heat dispersal and braking
even under extreme conditions.
The electric parking brake, which
can be activated manually, releases
automatically as you pull away.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB).
The track-tested Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) is available
on request (only in conjunction with
20 -inch wheels). The diameters of the
cross- drilled ceramic discs are 410 mm and
350 mm at the front and

rear respectively.
PCCB is characterised by its low thermal
expansion, which prevents deformation
under heavy braking. Furthermore, the
ceramic brake discs are totally resistant to
corrosion and offer more favourable noise-
damping properties.
The key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the ceramic
brake discs, which are approximately

50 % lighter than standard discs of similar
design and size. As well as enhancing
performance and fuel economy, this

represents a major reduction in unsprung
and rotating masses. The results are
improved handling, better road holding
and increased comfort, particularly on
uneven roads.
Brakes.
The brake system of the Panamera GTS,
which features six- piston monobloc
aluminium fixed brake calipers at the
front and four-piston units at the
rear, has been carried over from the

Environment.
Porsche has reduced the CO2 emissions
of its vehicles by an average of around
1.7 % every year for the past 15 years
and by 4.6 % from 2006 to 2010.*
As far as engine output is concerned,

we are already among those manufactur -
ers achieving the lowest CO
2 emissions.
This has been achieved through efficient
drive concepts, lightweight construction,
optimum aerodynamics and low rolling
resistance. In this way, Porsche demon -
strates that even high performance
sports cars can achieve moderate fuel
consumption and exhaust emission
values in their respective category.
How? Through the use of fuel-efficient
technologies such as direct fuel injection
(DFI), VarioCam Plus, auto start/stop and
[ 01 ] PCCB
*
The stated reduction in fuel consumption has been calculated from the fuel consumption figures determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) for the respective model years of the vehicles and
in accordance with the respectively applicable European legislation.
electrical system recuperation, whereby
the vehicle bat tery is charged
predominantly under braking.
Furthermore, the bodyshell of the
Panamera GTS has an alloy content of
around 23 %. The bonnet, doors, front
wings and rear hatch, for example, are
made of aluminium, which saves weight
and reduces fuel consumption.
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Personalit y
BOSE® Surround Sound System.
You may wonder why anyone would want
to listen to music rather than the sound
of a Porsche. We understand your
scepticism, but we do have a compelling
solution: BOSE®.
The optional BOSE
® Surround Sound
System comprises of 9 amplifier channels
with a total output of 585 wat ts. Its
Burmester® High-End Surround Sound
System.
The sound developed by our research
centre in Weissach is amplified by a
sound from Berlin. We’re talking about
Burmester
®, a bespoke manufacturer
based in Berlin and one of the most
respected premium audio manufacturers
worldwide. The optional Burmester® High-
End Surround Sound System can be
combined with the Porsche Communica -
tion Management (PCM).
The technologies behind the system are
from one of the finest Burmester® premium
home audio systems. State-of-the-art
and featured like this in a Porsche for
the first time. The extravagance is
un compromising, the craftsmanship

14 loudspeakers and 200 -wat t active
subwoofer deliver a balanced acoustic
pattern and transform your Panamera
into a concert hall.
In combination with Porsche
Commun i cation Management (PCM),
the BOSE
® Surround Sound System
enables audio playback of DVDs and
is thus able to make full use of the
impressive sound spectrum of 5.1
excellent, the sound phenomenal. The
system owes its eminence to countless
details, and one goal: perfection in sound.
This optional sound system has
16 amplifier channels with a total output
of more than 1,000 wat ts, 16 loud -
speakers including an active subwoofer
with 300 -wat t class D amplifier, a total
diaphragm surface area of more than
2,400 cm², and a frequency response of
30 Hz to 20 kHz.
Conceptually, we have broken entirely
new ground. Crossover technology
has been carried over more or less
unmodified from the home audio sector.
Analogue and digital filters have been
optimally defined for their new instal -
lation location and finely tuned after
extensive in - car audio testing.
digital recordings. Of course, you can
still play other audio sources, such

as CDs and MP3s, in stereo or, at the
push of a but ton, in one of the virtual
surround modes generated by BOSE®
Centerpoint
® 2.
The BOSE®- patented AudioPilot® noise
compensation technology uses a
microphone to continuously measure
the ambient noise inside the vehicle
and adapts
music playback instantly
and automatical
ly so that a consistent
sound is maintained – whatever the
driving conditions.
As an innovator in the field, BOSE® has
used its considerable experience to adapt the system specifically to the pas
-
senger compartment of the Panamera.
Thanks to signal processing technologies
developed by BOSE
® for the automotive
industry, it has been possible to achieve
optimum acoustics by tailoring the
system to suit the layout of the vehicle
interior.
Regardless of whether you adopt a
relaxed or sport y driving st yle, the result
is a balanced, faithfully reproduced
sound and captivating 360° acoustic
experience delivered to all four seat
positions.
The t weeters are ribbon-based air motion
transformers (AMT) that have been
designed specifically for the Panamera.
For unmistakably fine, clear and undis -
torted high-frequency sound reproduction
with excellent level stability. All loud -
speaker housings are perfectly matched
and deliver superior bass foundation,

definition and impulse accuracy. As yet
unequalled, the result is a natural and
richly textured spatial sound. All of this is achieved despite the system’s
remarkably low overall weight thanks

to intelligent
Burmester® lightweight
technology. The elegantly pure

design with galvanised surrounds and
Burmester
® logos on selected loud -
speakers make it
clear that the appeal
of the Burmester
® High-End Surround
Sound System is as much about the
visual as it is the audio. Typically
Porsche.

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Engine
Cylinders 8
Displacement 4,806 cm
3
Max. power (DIN) at rpm316 kW (430 hp) at 6,700 rpm
Max. torque at rpm 520 Nm at 3,500 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Transmission
Layout All-wheel drive
PDK (7-speed) Standard
Chassis
Front a xle Fully independent large-format double
wishbone suspension
Rear axle Fully independent multi-link suspension
Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic)
Turning circle 11.97 m
Brakes Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake
calipers at front, four-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear,
discs internally vented and slotted
Vehicle stability system Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
Anti-lock braking system ABS
Standard wheels Front 9 J x 19 ET 60
Rear 10 J x 19 ET 61
Standard tyres Front 255/45 ZR 19
Rear 285/40 ZR 19
Weights
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,9 2 0 k g
Unladen weight (EC)* 1,9 9 5 k g
Permissible gross weight 2,480 kg
Performance
Top speed 288 km/ h (179 mph)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 4.5 secs
Overtaking acceleration (80 –120 km/ h; 50 –75 mph) 3.2 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions
**
Urban in l/100 km
Urban in mpg 1 6 . 1 ( 1 5 . 8 *** )

1 7 . 5 ( 1 7 . 9 *** )
Extra urban in l/100 km
Extra urban in mpg 8 . 0 ( 7 . 8 *** )

3 5 . 3 ( 3 6 . 2 *** )
Combined in l/100 km
Combined in mpg 1 0 . 9 ( 1 0 . 7 *** )

2 5 . 9 ( 2 6 . 4 *** )
CO
2 emissions in g / km 2 5 6 ( 2 5 1 *** )
Dimensions
Length 4,970 m m
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1,931 mm (2,114 mm)
Height 1,4 0 8 m m
Wheelbase 2,920 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 445 litres
with rear seats folded down
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 1,263 litres
Tank capacity including reserve 10 0 l i t r e s

Technical data
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Technical data
Some items of equipment featured on or in the vehicles in this catalogue are available as extra - cost options only.
All information regarding construction, features, design, performance, dimensions, weights, fuel consumption and
running costs was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. Subject to change without notice.
*** Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification
only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
* ** The latest Porsche models are designed to operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10 %. Data determined for
standard specification and in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC
and 692/2008/ EC) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part
of the of fer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further
information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre.
*** In conjunction with 19-inch all-season tyres (low-rolling resistance version).

The models featured in this publication
are approved for road use in Germany.
Some items of equipment are available as
extra-cost options only. The availabilit y of
models and options may vary from market

to market due to local restrictions and
regulations. For information on standard
and optional equipment, please consult
your Porsche Centre. All information
regarding construction, features, design,
performance, dimensions, weight, fuel
consumption and running costs is correct
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