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Porsche Panamera Hatchback 2.9 V6 4 Platinum Edition 5dr PDK

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2894
Trim	4 Platinum Edition
Price	£88,995
Engine Power - BHP	330
Acceleration	5.3
Top Speed	167 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	27.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
Length	5049 mm
Width	1937 mm
Height	1423 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1900 kg

Driver Convenience

Analogue clock on dashboard
Auto start/stop function and coasting
Automatic tailgate operation
Central analogue rev counter with black dial face
Emergency call service
Instrument cluster with two high-resolution displays
Lane change assistant
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)
Aluminium double wishbone front axle
Aluminium multi link rear axle
Direct fuel injection with central injector position
Gasoline particulate filter
VarioCam Plus
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
Front light modules with LED position lights and direction indicators
Fully galvanised steel/aluminium hybrid lightweight bodyshell
Heated rear window with auto timer
LED 3rd brake light
Panoramic sunroof
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Remote window closing
Two way adaptive rear spoiler in exterior colour
Windscreen washer system including rain sensor

Interior Features

12v plug sockets in the front centre console storage compartment
2 individual seats in 2nd row
Active cooling flap control
Centre console armrest in front with integrated storage compartment
Charge air cooling
Courtesy lights on mirrors
Electric fore/aft and height adjustment steering wheel
Four individual seats with continuous centre console and rear armrest
Front cupholder cover
Front footwell lights, illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and passenger, luggage compartment lighting, glove compartment light
Glove compartment, front and rear door storage compartments, storage bin in centre console, small storage compartment in centre console
Heated front and rear seats
Integrated front and rear headrests
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Pollen/active carbon filters
Porsche crest embossed in front and outer rear seats headrests
Single front passenger seat with armrest
Soft close doors
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

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
2x3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Active bonnet
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake discs with diameter 350 mm at front, 330 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
Porsche entry and drive system

Wheels

Wheel centre set with full-colour Porsche Crest

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.022
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	257
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	211
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	201
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	392
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	366
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	258
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	244

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2894
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	25
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	30.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	28.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	16.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	17.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	24.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	26.2

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)	5.3
Engine Power - BHP	330
Engine Power - RPM	5400
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	167 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	275/35 R21
Tyre Size Rear	315/30 R21
Wheel Style	EXCLUSIVE DESIGN SPORT
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1423 mm
Length	5049 mm
Wheelbase	2950 mm
Width	1937 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2165 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	2460 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1334 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	495 l
Max. Loading Weight	560 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1900 kg
No. of Seats	4

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