2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Panamera - the first all-new Porsche in seven years - to the public in April 2009 at Auto Shanghai, it marked the official birth date of the fourth model in the Porsche family, joining the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera, the Boxster and Cayman, and the Cayenne. The Chinese launch also marked the culmination of five years of work on the part of Porsche engineers, designers and stylists.

"The crucial task for our engineers was to combine Porsche's sporting DNA with all the spaciousness and driving comfort of a luxurious sedan," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, Porsche's executive vice president of research and development. "The Panamera is an alternative car concept for the premium customer, and while competing with established vehicles in the class, it will be a clear segment leader in terms of performance, driving dynamics and efficiency."

The 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo provides Porsche performance and quality, as well as a level of comfort absent among true high-performance cars. All U.S. Panamera models feature a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox delivering a dynamic driving experience, ultrafast gearshifts without the slightest interruption of engine power, a very high level of comfort for four, and outstanding fuel efficiency when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. The Panamera is the first premium car with an automatically shifting double-clutch transmission to feature an engine start/stop system. It saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light. All engines have advanced and fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), as well.

The Panamera Turbo EPA fuel economy figures are 15 city/23 highway/18 combined. All Panamera models are not subject to the gas guzzler tax and provide the best fuel economy in their competitive set.