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2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel
Porsche's sporty Gran Turismos are receiving reinforcements in the guise of a long range cruiser with an impressive turn of speed. With a range in excess of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) on an 80 liter (21 gallon) tank, the new Panamera Diesel is a good bet as a distinctly economical GT saloon. Thanks to its fuel consumption of only 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers based on the NEDC - which equates to 167 g/km CO2 - in purely arithmetical terms, the first Porsche Gran Turismo with a six-cylinder diesel engine can drive from Berlin to Bologna without refueling. With the optional low friction tires the fuel consumption is 6.3 l/100 km (172 g/km CO2). (continued below)
2012 Panamera Diesel Photo Gallery |
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Panamera Diesel: Long Distance Champion
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Source: Porsche | Published: Mon May 02, 2011 |
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The Panamera Diesel copes
effortlessly with short bursts of speed and alpine transits. This is delivered
by the three-liter V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184
kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 406 lb-ft (550 Nm)
available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm delivers high pulling power.
Married to the highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S, the six-cylinder turbo
diesel powers the new Gran Turismo from a standing start to 60 mph in 6.6
seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). The Panamera Diesel is
exclusively available with rear-wheel drive.
The Porsche Panamera
Diesel's three-liter V6 engine is the state of the art in diesel technology.
Common rail direct injection through piezo valves at a pressure of 2000 bar,
turbocharging employing electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers
(VGTs) and emission control achieved by controlled exhaust gas recirculation,
oxidation catalyst and particle filter. This is how high performance, generous
torque and low consumption find themselves accompanied by smooth running,
reliability and low emissions. An additional contributing factor is the auto
start/stop function fitted as standard.
In terms of its driving dynamics
and comfort, the Panamera Diesel is a genuine Porsche Gran Turismo through and through. Adaptive
air suspension is available as an alternative to the standard steel spring
suspension if so desired. This makes for a very wide spread of suspension
characteristics with further enhancements to ride comfort on the one hand and
very sporty driving dynamics on the other.
Developed from the outset as a
four-seater vehicle, in terms also of interior design and the individual comfort
of each and every occupant the Gran Turismo ploughs its own furrow.
Notwithstanding its distinctive flat and stretched silhouette, 4.97 meters in
length and a mere 142 centimeters high, the Panamera Diesel affords generous
accommodation for all four seats. The new model can be recognized by the
lettering "diesel" on the front doors.
The Panamera Diesel costs 80,183
euro in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be
available for delivery from August 2011. At this time, there is no information
about a possible introduction of this model on the North American market.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V6, Turbodiesel |
Displacement |
181 cu in (2967 cc) |
Power |
250 hp @ 3800 rpm |
Torque |
406 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
8 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
n/a |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
195.6 in |
Width |
76 in |
Height |
55.8 in |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
6.6 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
150 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
NEDC Fuel Consumption - Combined |
6.5 l/100 km |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
80,183 EUR in Germany |