Tuesday, May 24, 2011

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid - First Drive Review

The new model improves upon the Panamera Turbo by infusing an additional 50 horsepower and 37 pound-feet of torque to what is an already potent sports sedan. Porsche says the Turbo S cans hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, 0.3 second regular Quicker Than the Panamera Turbo, and reach a top speed of 190 mph - a two-mph improvement over the stock turbo. The power upgrades resemble those provided by a Porsche Turbo Issued Powerkit, the which cans be fitted on the Panamera Turbo to raise output to 540 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. All Panameras received minor updates last year to improv fuel economy, Porsche predicts That event and the 550-horsepower Turbo S will of match the regular Panamera Turbo's EPA ratings of 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The Panamera Turbo S goes on sale this spring for $ 174.175 Including destination and delivery, a premium of $ 37.900 over a base Panamera Turbo.  
The propulsion system is Nearly identical to those of Porsche's Cayenne S Hybrid and Volkswagen's Touareg hybrid. We reckon That the estimated 5.5-second run to 60 mph qualifies as Porsche-level quickness. The Panamera hybrid S is Also rear-drive only. Ditching the all-wheel-drive system Saves weight and improves fuel economy. Even then, the hybrid Panamera never feels underpowered, thanks to the 428 pound-feet of maximum torque available. The Panamera is Porsche's hybrid S most efficient vehicle, Achieving 35 mpg on the European drive cycle.