The answer is simple, they have no choice. Increased government regulation and stricter fuel emission standards forcing all car manufacturers to switch to the plate and vehicles that meet the requirements of the mandate to produce compliance.
If your Porsche, you can not leave well-known and respected for high-performance sports cars and extreme German engineering. So, without sacrificing performance, hybridization Porsche first step in implementing the new rules. The company's early adoption of hybrid technology hybrid Cayenne, Porsche 911 GT3 R hybrid race car, has announced 918 Spyder supercar, and now, the Panamera Hybrid.
Powertrain
Hardcore Porschephiles still alive Porsche cans were integrated under the Volkswagen, VW parts but without the tank will not be a hybrid Panamera. Hybrid Drive is almost identical to the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUV, which is derived from the VW Touareg SUV Hybrid. Engine, 333 hp turbo-diesel direct-injection 3.0-liter V-6, the source of the Audi S4. Power to the rear wheels, eight-speed Tiptronic managed by the same inserted into the Cayenne S, with a wide range of ratios. Unlike natural gas Panamera, offers all-wheel drive hybrid version.
Porsche full-hybrid system is a sports sedan with a gasoline engine, electric motor alone or a combination of both. Placed between the V6 and the transmission is 47 hp (34kW) electric motor, making a total power of 380 hp. As for torque, the engine generates 325 pounds-feet, but with 221 pound-feet creates an electric motor, said Porsche, the maximum torque rises to 428 pound-feet.
A unique feature of this system is a hydraulic coupling between engine and motor, which switches the engine off at low loads. Electric motors will be loaded at startup. Porsche called the result "sail", a quiet sense of speed just using electricity. This mode is activated when the driver gas at the highway speed to 103 kmh. The ability to combine the first two gears and a top speed of transmission to get the gain in the way of fuel economy run, the result is not associated with hybrids.
Porsche Panamera says it can run on electricity only for a little over one mile on the speed of 53 km / h. The efficiency of the power to maximize the driver activates the E-Power button dulls throttle response and delayed activation of the gas engines.
As with most hybrids. Electric motor and start the engine, the electric battery is fully connected to 288 V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, which is located behind the rear axle under the rear cargo area. It is easier and cheaper than the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive, but it comes with errors is that the vehicle can not use the motor to the battery while it runs on electricity at the same time.
Outdoor
Panamera form two outer boxes came from two goals for: four doors that looked like a Porsche, and space efficiency. The final product looks Reproduction of the 911 with four doors, a spacious room on the back of the cab and almost 16 cubic feet cargo space in the rear. Automotive design is a controversial critic says. "It is one of the producers who have Hummer and Cadillac Escalade Limousine up the assets of 911, all missing entries, a wet bar and colored lights underneath"
brutal, but not entirely unfounded. Yes, it is clear that the Panamera design was influenced by the popular 911 sports cars. It includes a cap which is below the front bumper, grille over the lack of conventional fenders bulge around the front and rear wheels. But when the rounded hatchback-like proportions behind harmonious, and the car gets nasty looks from certain angles.
The defense seems to personally help to see the Panamera. Photos may not be entirely the essence and form, which violates some of the lines. It seems that consumers have a look at the super luxury car, and liked what he saw was the Porsche Panamera is the best selling car in America and the world, so out of the way the Cayenne.
Like other automakers, which are hybrids of the current model Porsche says the hybrid-specific name for the Panamera. For owners who prefer discreet about his green Porsche can be removed without trace on the front doors and rear deck, which would reveal the inner passion for the environment.
Interior
After the Porsche tradition, the key fits into a slot on the left side of the bike. But the tradition ends. Porsche Panamera has the richest interior completely. This is a private jet with the ambient quality that some of the most luxurious cars in the world competitions. "The interior is fantastic and one of the best marriages, high-tech, simple luxury and quality craftsmanship we've seen," Popular Mechanics magazine shows.
Full length center console space is divided into four individual seats are still a sense of intimacy. As long as the feeling is similar to the cockpit sports cars, while the rear cabin can be enjoyed in a limousine and spaciousness. Four places are ideal for power or run family trips. But Business Week highlighted the absence of a cabin Panamera looks "in the cabin feels spacious, like its competitors. Bucket style rear seats are spacious and comfortable, even for passengers over 6 m high. The disadvantage is that the Panamera four people against five rivals BMW and Mercedes. "
From the driver's seat, his eyes were attracted by a beautiful five-foot panel. If you look at the right place on the center console is the main instrument of control. Although the overwhelming number of contacts logically arranged and easy to use. The navigation data is displayed in the middle of the dashboard.
Hybrid introduces some small changes. E-Power Meter, which indicates whether the battery is charging or short term, replaced by reading the oil level meter on the left. Abridged version of the hybrid system control of Porsche has been added to the digital meter for more information. It appears that the Panamera Hybrid six driving modes. Another change is the addition of e-POWER on the center console.
Panamera sedan's design is impressive practical. Space behind the rear seats increase of 11.6 cubic feet to 40.7 cubic meters to 3.7 cubic meters of non-hybrid models that rival the space in many crossover vehicles. I have a maximum cargo space is simple: by pressing a button on each seat and the lower trace almost flat surface. While the hatchback version has its advantages, such as the Prius, the rear view Panamera is sad and complicated large rear pillars. Suggestion: Make an extra backup camera.
On the Road
Hybrid Panamera Gran Turismo sports coupe as a gas engine counterparts. The expectation is that Porsche Panamera hybrid service was performed by adding "S" symbol, says a lot about cars. The engine and motor combined 428 pounds-feet of torque at just 1000 rpm drive sedan 00-60 km / h in 5.7 seconds, just half a second of the pace of the V-8 Powered Panamera S. This number knows what it says Porsche Incentives way - and the electric motor will give the same presentation. To determine the overall performance of the battery to charge properly, then the feature is available for a short period.
viewers not only feel a Panamera hybrid power, but give him high marks for handling. Motor Trend said: "The Panamera Hybrid S is the kind of peace is used in other versions of the flexibility needed to be comfortable, but feels tight as a drum in the transition, Porsche Panamera, and also shows that the four-door should not be boring .. "Car and Driver said that hybrid Porsche badge is no joke, and" The Panamera Hybrid has a good balance at the touch of understeer when pushed hard. Electric power steering is perfectly balanced and healthy helps Panamera feels smaller than it is. "
Reviewer Popular Mechanics, "summed up the items words:" Her best trick is a great luxury sport sedan, a hybrid well at the same time, something unheard of until now. "
Economy
Porsche Panamera Hybrid says that's always the most economical car. EPA testing is not completed, so calculation is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), which gives greater weight to the start-stop tour of EPA testing. NEDC figure Translate to about 33 mpg in combined city / highway fuel economy. NEDC Cayenne Hybrid Comparison of the numbers from the EPA seems logical that the total consumption Panamera Hybrid will be around 25-26 mpg. This is the name of the report on fuel, but it is a significant improvement over the 5-6 mpg V-8 Panamera S.
Price $ 95,000, a hybrid system seems to add $ 5,200 to $ 89,800 gas alone Panamera S, this insurance covers a number of expensive goodies that the additional cost for V-8 model air suspension, adaptive damping, Bi-Xenon headlamps and navigation for a few. Porsche Panamera has sold nearly 22,000 in the U.S. since its introduction in late 2009 and sold to the head of this year. The company said it expects 10 to 15 percent of buyers choose a hybrid version. But with all standard equipment on the hybrid Panamera, Why a V-8?
All prices are manufacturer suggested retail price (RRP) at the time of writing, and do not include destination charges, fees or licenses.
