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Porsche Panamera Hatchback 4.0 V8 GTS [5 seats] 5dr PDK

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3996
Trim	GTS [5 Seats]
Price	£111,981
Engine Power - BHP	480
Acceleration	3.9
Top Speed	186 mph
Length	5053 mm
Width	1937 mm
Height	1417 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2035 kg

Driver Convenience

Auto start/stop function and coasting
Automatic tailgate operation
Central analogue rev counter with black dial face and GTS logo
Emergency call service
Instrument cluster with two high-resolution displays
Lane keeping assist including traffic sign recognition
Service interval indicator
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4D Integrated chassis control
8 Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
90 litre fuel tank
Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Sport (-10mm)
Aluminium double wishbone front axle
Aluminium multi link rear axle
Direct fuel injection with central injector position
Gasoline particulate filter
Turbo chargers with twin scroll turbines
VarioCam and adaptive cylinder management
Water cooled with thermal management

Entertainment

Connect Plus inc online nav, wireless internet access, carfind, remote vehicle status, remote services, porsche vehicle tracking system
DAB Digital radio
Integrated 4G/LTE compatible SIM including data for the Porsche Connect Services
Two USB charge ports in rear compartment

Exterior Features

2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe
Aluminium bonnet with tailgate,door and front wings
Auto dimming exterior mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting
Daytime running lights with 4 point LED spotlights in each main headlight
Electric front and rear windows + anti trap + one touch
Electrically adjustable, folding and heatable exterior mirrors with aspherical on driver's side
Exclusive design tail lights
Four way adaptive rear spoiler in exterior colour
Front light modules with LED position lights and direction indicators
Fully galvanised steel/aluminium hybrid lightweight bodyshell
Heated rear window with auto timer
High gloss black side window trims
LED 3rd brake light
Rear side wing doors
Remote window closing
Two sports twin-tube exhaust tailpipes, left and right sides, in black high gloss
Windscreen washer system including rain sensor

Interior Features

12v plug sockets in the front centre console storage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4+1 seats, rear compartment with full-size individual seat design, outside left and right, one centre seat
Active cooling flap control
Alcantara roof lining
Centre console armrest in front with integrated storage compartment
Charge air cooling
Courtesy lights on mirrors
Electric fore/aft and height adjustment steering wheel
Front footwell lights, illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and passenger, luggage compartment lighting, glove compartment light
Front seat heating
Glove compartment, front and rear door storage compartments, storage bin in centre console, small storage compartment in centre console
Integrated headrests front and outer rear embroidered with GTS logo
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Memory function for the settings of seat position, steering column, both exterior mirrors and other personalised in-car settings
Pollen/active carbon filters
Single front passenger seat with armrest
Storage compartment in centre console with wireless charging based on Qi
Storage compartment in rear centre console and storage compartment in rear central armrest
Two integrated cup holders in rear compartment
Two integrated cup holders in the front centre console

Passive Safety

3 point front/outer rear seatbelts + pre-tensioners + force limiters on front seats
Active bonnet
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake discs with diameter 390 mm at front, 365 mm at rear
Continuously adjustable door brake
Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from the A pillar to the C pillar left and right
Driver and front passenger knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Front side airbags
Full size driver and front passenger airbags
Manual child lock in rear doors
Porsche side impact protection system (POSIP) includes side impact protection in doors, thorax airbags integrated into the side bolster of front seat
Porsche traction management (PTM) with AWD, map controlled multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability system and porsche stability management (PSM)

Security

Engine immobiliser with remote central locking and alarm system with radar based interior surveillance
Keyless drive

Wheels

Wheel centre set with full-colour Porsche Crest

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.016
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	296
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	275
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	259
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	233
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	255
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	233
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	477
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	465
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	298
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	287

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3996
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	86
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	86
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	21.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	24.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	27.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	25.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	13.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	14.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	21.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	22.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.9
Engine Power - BHP	480
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	620
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	186 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	275/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	315/35 R20
Wheel Style	PANAMERA DESIGN
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1417 mm
Length	5053 mm
Wheelbase	2950 mm
Width	1937 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2165 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	2665 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1334 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Max. Loading Weight	630 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2035 kg
No. of Seats	5

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