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Gran Turismo Particularly Fuel-EfficientStuttgart. Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will also be building a hybrid drive version of the new Panamera.
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This four-door Gran Turismo with sporting driving dynamics so
typical of Porsche will boast the proven components featured in the Cayenne
Hybrid entering the market at the end of the decade. And thanks to its newly
developed full parallel hybrid, Porsche's Sports Utility will offer average
fuel consumption of less than 9 litres/100 kilometres. The new Porsche Panamera
will be the first four-door sports model to feature particularly fuel-efficient
full parallel hybrid technology. At the same time the Panamera will also
benefit from the experience then gained by the Porsche Cayenne as a pioneer
in hybrid drive. The newly developed full parallel hybrid system will consist
primarily of the battery unit positioned in the luggage compartment, the
power electronics, and the hybrid module between the engine and transmission
comprising an additional clutch and the electric motor. Depending on driving
conditions, the hybrid module is able to disengage either the combustion
engine or the electric motor, or to combine both drive systems as one joint
power unit. Hence, the Panamera may be driven in a number of different modes
ranging from all-electric drive absolutely free of emissions all the way
to the sporting style of motoring so typical of a Porsche. The fourth model
series coming from the sports car manufacturer in Stuttgart also boasts other
striking features, the wide and low body offering dynamic proportions and
muscular design for an outstandingly sporting and at the same time compact
overall look. The space available inside the car offers a brand-new experience
of roominess. The two sporting and comfortable single seats at the rear will
allow adults to relax with surprisingly generous headroom, in full comfort
and, if they wish, with all the performance and speed of a genuine Gran Turismo.
Sitting in the elegant and modern cockpit with its high-quality materials,
the driver will enjoy all the sporting and unmistakable driving dynamics
so typical of every Porsche. The new Panamera Gran Turismo will be making
its world debut in 2009 and will be introduced initially with proven drive
concepts. The hybrid version will follow later, depending on market requirements.