Selasa, 03 September 2013

Porsche Says New 296HP (300PS) Panamera Diesel Can Now Better Tow Horse Boxes…


As promised at the Shanghai Auto Show where Porsche launched the facelifted Panamera, the current diesel engine will be replaced with a more powerful one developing 296 horsepower (300PS) starting from next year. The new diesel-powered Panamera will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The 3.0-liter V6 unit, which Porsche says is completely new, offers a 20 percent increase in performance compared to the previous engine, which developed 247hp (250 PS). Peak torque is also boosted by 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) to 650 Nm (479 lb-ft), and is available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm.

These upgrades translate into faster acceleration and increased top speed for the premium liftback model. The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint is now covered in 6 seconds (6.8 seconds before), while top speed is now rated at 259 km/h or 161 mph (244 km/h before).

Despite the performance gains, fuel economy is only slightly affected with the Panamera Diesel averaging 6.4 l/100 km (36.75 US mpg) compared to 6.3 l/100 km (37.33 US mpg) with the previous engine.

Along with the new powerplant, the Panamera Diesel’s transmission and chassis have been retuned, with the model featuring a rear-axle differential lock with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) as standard for the first time. Previously, this feature was reserved for the gasoline engine Gran Turismo models. The system includes an electronically controlled, fully variable rear-axle differential lock and targeted, individual brake interventions at the rear wheels.

According to Porsche, at low to moderate speeds, the PTV+ improves agility and steering precision, while at high speeds and when accelerating out of bends, it delivers greater driving stability. Thanks to the PTV+, the Panamera Diesel can now handle trailer loads of up to 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs), which Porsche says it means it is able to "tow attachments like horseboxes". I never thought I’d see that in a Porsche press release, but there’s always a first time, right?

Another premiere for the Panamera Diesel is the water-cooled turbocharger, which provides a greater airflow as well as a higher boost pressure of three bar (formerly 2.5 bar).

The Panamera Diesel will be available from January 2014, with prices in Germany starting from €85,300 ($112,760), including VAT.

By Dan Mihalascu


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