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21/11/2011
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The new Panamera GTS is the purist member of the Porsche Gran Turismo family. A powerful V8 engine with even more intense responsiveness sits under the bonnet, the sporting chassis has been tuned for added dynamism and agility and the distinctive exterior styling clearly signals these focused intentions.
 The heart of the new Panamera GTS is its uprated 4.8-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine benefiting from numerous modifications to give it even better performance. The 30bhp higher engine output and 20Nm greater torque (compared with the power units in the Panamera S/4S), results in the GTS producing 430bhp at 6,700rpm and 520Nm at 3,500rpm.
For maximum performance, the muscular V8 drives all four wheels via a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission. The four seater GTS has a kerbweight of 1,920kg and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 179mph. Combined fuel consumption on the NEDC is 25.9mpg, and CO2 emissions are 256g/km.
The Panamera GTS features a tuned chassis boasting performance-oriented options fitted as standard. For example, adaptive air suspension combined with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) increases both comfort and driving dynamics by adjusting the spring rate and electrically adjusting the damping system, combined with a self-levelling height adjustment function.
With the air suspension at its normal level the Panamera GTS sits 10mm lower than the other models in the Panamera range and its damping is designed to be tauter, reinforcing the sporting personality. Dynamic performance is further enhanced by the combination of 19in diameter Panamera Turbo wheels, 5mm rear wheel spacers and larger brake discs from the Turbo – recognisable by their red brake callipers.
The Panamera GTS is equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard, which in addition to the Normal and Sport modes offers the Sport Plus programme as well. Specific characteristics of the Panamera are further accentuated depending on which mode is selected, which tailors the responsiveness of the engine, transmission and chassis according to the driver's preference.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is the final level of development of the Panamera GTS chassis, twinned with the electronically-controlled rear axle differential lock and PTV Plus. PDCC limits body roll when cornering by using active anti-roll bars on the front and rear axle. This results in improved agility, performance and comfort.
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John Challen
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