V6 engine coming to the Porsche Panamera
Probably not on many company car lists, the Porsche Panamera was launched in 2009 with a single engine option, an incredible 4.8 litre V8. However, in a bid to further expand the popularity of the Grand Tourer the German Manufacturer is introducing a new (and cheaper) 3.6 litre V6 engine into the mix. This move could well see the gorgeous looking motor start to creep into the upper end of some company car lists.
The additional Panamera and Panamera 4 models are powered by a brand-new Porsche-designed 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) developing maximum output of 300 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm. Featuring a 90o V-angle, the V6 engine sits snugly beneath the sleek bonnet and, following the Porsche tradition, the Panamera transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the Panamera 4, as its name suggests, comes as standard with active all-wheel drive. Deliveries will begin in June of this year.
Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been improved, over the 4.8 litre engine, thanks to the reduced weight and Auto Start/Stop on the engine. The Panamera delivers 30.4mpg on the Combined cycle and CO2 emissions are an impressive 218g/km. The Panamera 4 averages 29.4 mpg and 225g/km respectively. When equipped with the optional nineteen-inch all-year tyres with optimised roll resistance, fuel consumption reduces further and the CO2 ratings lower to 213 g/km and 220 g/km in each case. Furthermore, both V6 versions of the Panamera fulfil the strict EU5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV legislation in the United States.
Like the proven V8-engined models, the Panamera and the Panamera 4 each combine dynamic sporting driving characteristics with a high standard of comfort and a luxurious interior ambience. Offering steel suspension as standard with optional variable dampers, adaptive air suspension with additional air volume is also available as an option and provides an even wider range of suspension settings to extend the driving qualities further still.
Standard equipment on all models includes Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, heated front seats, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls and cruise control.
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