Porsche Panamera 2010, after the passenger silhouette here

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2010 Porsche Panamera, audacity

Although this newcomer in very select world say pretigieuses sedans will be officially unveiled on 20 April and in the conduct of the auto show in Shanghai, the famous manufacturer Porsche, we present all the same and this is not small, its first four-door sedan, the Panamera. Now, after we have unveiled the definitive look of the latter, here we are entitled to first pictures of its interior, coupled with more complete technical data, or even its release date on Canadian soil accompanied its starting price.

At Porsche, we are aware that the market for a car of this size is relatively small and the output of this exceptional car frame rather badly facing the global economic crisis, although the target clientele of the latter, and still has always a well-stocked portfolio. In fact, the main downside is named Aston Martin Rapide, his future rival, although the latter should normally be offered a much more corse price.

A little over a month separates the official unveiling of these two beautiful sedans unusual. Quick Aston Martin will debut in Geneva on March 5th, the large illuminated Panamera reserve salon Shanghai at the end of April to make a grand entrance, especially for all the new rich countries emergeance . Thus, these two boxers trying to take the pole position of the media coverage, but in very different ways.

Also here is the content of the press release issued by Porsche, which presents us inside its Panamera sedan  

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PORSCHE REVEALED WITHIN THE PANAMERA

The pictures focus on the concept of "cockpit 4 places" of the new Grand Touring

MISSISSAUGA - On February 12, 2009 --- Porsche today unveiled the interior of the Panamera four-door Gran Turismo. This new model of the long-awaited Porsche range will make its arrival on the Canadian market 17 October 2009.

Thanks to its central console browsing the passenger dashboard to rear seats, the Panamera offers a new concept in terms of cabin space for the driver and passengers, accentuated by individual seats reminiscent of a cockpit. The seats at low seats and sports steering wheel give the driver and passengers a feeling of direct contact with the road. The interior of the Panamera is particularly spacious thanks to the exceptional headroom and leg, unique qualities in a sporting, yet essential for grand touring cars.

The Panamera S and Panamera models are equipped 4S front seats eight-way power adjustable with memory settings of the driver. At the rear are two individual seats separated by a folding console. The Panamera Turbo has a more adjustable steering wheel electronics. Other customization options seats are also available, such as adaptive sports seats has 18 settings and the rear seats eight power adjustments.

Individual seats contribute to optimum passive safety of occupants. In case of accident, frontal and lateral airbags, and head curtain air bags protect the occupants of the front seats, while lateral airbags protect occupants series rear seats.

Porsche offers endless possibilities for personalization thanks to 13 combinations of colors and materials, including four declinations of two-tone leather upholstery and interior trim of seven options, including carbon fiber and wood natural olive tree. A system of automatic regulation of the air four areas is also available.

For the first time, surround sound system high-end Burmester prestigious manufacturer of audio systems very Berlin, will be offered. The system includes 16 speakers and a subwoofer, which provide a total capacity of more than 1000 watts. Like all Porsche Panamera will be available with a Bluetooth phone interface, a universal audio interface for personal audio devices, and satellite radio.

The trunk has a capacity of up to 445 liters, enough to accommodate four large suitcases volume. The large space allows the luggage storage in upright position, and when the rear seats are folded, the cargo area can reach 1,250 liters.

Initially, the Panamera will be offered with a choice of two V8 engines, gearbox has a dual-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) seven reports of series and integral transmission or propulsion. All engines use direct fuel injection system (DFI) Porsche for optimum energy efficiency. To allow even greater fuel savings, all Panamera feature Start-Stop function that cuts and makes restart the engine automatically times, such as when the vehicle is immobilized in an intersection. 

The Panamera S propulsion, animated by a V8 4.8-liter 400 horsepower, crossed the 0 to 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 283 km / h; MSRP is $ 115,100. The Panamera 4S integral transmission is equipped with the same engine. It goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 5 seconds and its top speed was 282 km / h. The MSRP is $ 120,300.

Flagship of the new range, the Panamera Turbo is powered by a V8 twin-turbo 4.8-liter 500 hp. Also endowed the new PDK gearbox, the Panamera Turbo accelerates from 0 integral transmission 100 km / h to dramatic time of 4.2 seconds and boasts a top speed of 303 km / h. The MSRP for the Panamera Turbo is $ 155,000.

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