Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Car Review and Road Tests: Porsche Panamera 2013




 The Porsche Panamera 2013 range changed from that of 2009 ( information Panamera 2009 ) . Apart from a slightly different , there are changes in the engines , there is a plug-in hybrid version and offers a choice of two sizes of body . The most affordable Panamera costs 91 829 euros and the most expensive 188 329 ( all prices) .
In January 2014 replaced the diesel engine Porsche 250 horsepower the other with 300 . Besides the 50 hp difference , the maximum torque is also increased ( compared to 650 Nm 550 Nm ) . The consumption of this version is 0.1 l/100 km higher ( 6.4 l/100 km versus 6.3 l/100 km ) , but the benefits are much better ( comparative tab ) . The chassis also has modifications: are thicker stabilizer bars and limited-slip rear differential is standard .
The Panamera is a car that combines a high level of comfort with a rewarding driving , especially for those who value curve dynamic qualities uncommon in a car of this size. However, if you are looking to travel as isolated from the outside , your choices are preferable in this regard. Porsche says it has made slight improvements in the suspension to make it more comfortable , I am not able to notice them without being able to drive again and generation in the same place .


In the price list are some versions called "Executive" ( Panamera S and Panamera Turbo Executive Executive) . Are those having a body 15 cm longer ( 5.17 instead of 5.02 m ), because the wheelbase has been increased by the same amount ( of 292 to 307 centimeters). These variants , whose mass is 170 kg more than their counterparts in lower - length provide more room for the occupants of the rear seats ( picture and picture) , 13 cm according to our measurements . The other dimensions, including boot , no change. With these additional 13 cm , the Porsche Panamera Executive is , from cars that we measured , which provides for greater distance in the rear legs (1cm more than an Audi A8 or BMW 7 Series long body ) .


The rear seats of the versions "Executive" are identical in form to those of the rest of the range-two individual seats that collect body very well-but have more settings, the backrest can be tilted and extend the sidewalk. Standard, no heating and seat ventilation, a mechanism that automatically ends the closing doors, electric curtains on the rear windows and the rear window, and a power of 230 V. A versions 'Exclusive', and the rest, they can be mounted folding trays to place a computer or paper (2701 euros) and 10.5 liters refrigerator with two glasses (2023 euros).

Despite all this, the Panamera does not offer rear seat passengers the same attention that a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Lexus LS, for example. In the list of equipment from these there are, among other things, that massage seats and footrests for traveling more comfortable.

In all long-wheelbase versions, the rear seats are suitable for high-class occupants. In fact, a six-foot passenger will travel without touching the ceiling, something that does not occur in the Lexus LS, for example.

The range consists of the following versions: Panamera (310 hp), S (420 hp), GTS (440 hp), Turbo (520 hp), Diesel (300 hp) and S E-Hybrid (416 hp). All versions provide more power than before and, in the case of S, it is a further technical new engine. AWD versions are the 4S (420 hp) and Turbo (520 hp), the same as those available with the long body besides normal.

-The hybrid version of the Panamera S more information E-Hybrid-has little to do with the previous one. Besides being more powerful (has 416 horses instead of 379), the battery can be recharged at an outlet.


 The new engine of the Panamera S and 4S is six cylinders in " V ". There is a delay between the action of the accelerator and increased acceleration intense . It is a very small time period and does not strike me as annoying. After that moment , the engine response is strong and steady until it reaches the limit of rotation , just before 7000 rpm. The Panamera GTS V8 engine giving 20 hp more , we get from 6000 rpm , while the V6 , at that point , maintains constant power . The maximum torque of the same peak in both , is achieved very differently : while the V6 gives from 1750 to 5000 rpm , the V8 is not generated until 3500 rpm and thereafter will decline. In the end, most of these differences are filtered by the auto and choose one or the other engine is a matter of taste rather than answer. Yes I find most decisive differences between steering and suspension , without being large (at least under the conditions in which I have led you ) make the driver " feel " over the GTS because the suspension and steering are more firm.
All versions are automatic . The hybrid version is called the Diesel Tiptronic S eight relations ( hydraulic torque converter ) . In the other , is seven-speed dual-clutch ( PDK ) .


The PDK also have the function of sailing ( when lifting off the throttle select neutral to prevent retention that causes the engine ) has a new operating mode that simulates intermediate gear to reduce engine rpm ( target intake): at speeds below 80 km / h , meshing two gears simultaneously making each axis clutches slip box . It is difficult to see when it happens. In fact , I was trying to provoke the operation and the only thing I noticed is that sometimes ( llaneando at low speed with the engine at low load ) , the tachometer needle up and down one or two lines . Barely had a change of noise and of course, anything that has to do with what one expects from two clutches slipping. As it passes unnoticed asked a Porsche engineer if you could tell me something special and said only that the tachometer needle moves slightly , what I had seen. According to Porsche , being oil bath clutches occurs not wear them.


The standard equipment is higher in the model 2013. Now, part of it xenon headlights and the mechanism of automatic opening and closing of the gate. Among the options are new headlamps with ledes for all functions (I have not been able to test), which cost about 3000 euros. So is the option "Porsche Car Connect" (407 euros). By an application installed on the phone (free for six months), the owner can act at a distance on items such as mirrors (to fold) or the central locking, besides having other functions such as car location on a map or check remaining range. In the case of the hybrid version, the "Porsche Car Connect" is standard and the application has more features related to the electrical (eg recharge management and connection of the air conditioning). Specific functionality you are free for five years.

In km77.com insurance comparator we have calculated the price of a policy to no excess for a Porsche Panamera with 310 horsepower gasoline engine. The policy is a man of 53 years, holder since 1978, who lives in Madrid and has a managerial position. This person has over 10 years with a car insurance in your name, 6 no casualties and keep the car in a garage group. For an estimated distance of up to 30 000 km per year, the cheapest price is offered by the company Pelayo, for 2117 euros. Here is information on valued aspects when rating the quality of insurance.
 
 

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