971 MY21 GTS Sport Turismo 5dr PDK 8sp AWD 4.0TT Porsche entered the ultra-luxury sporting sedan segment with its Panamera in 2009. Upgraded in mid 2020 with in-cabin refinements and a new long-wheelbase version, the sumptuous front-engine, rear or all-wheel-drive large sedan/wagon offers luxury and elegance for four passengers and comes with an eminently usable 495-litre boot, yet panders to the driver as well. Especially in Turbo S form where a thrusting 463kW/820Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 is able to slingshot from zero to 100km/h in just 3.1sec. Even the base 2.9-litre V6 version, with 243kW/450Nm at its disposal, is rapid. There are two hybrids " a 340kW V6, and a brutally fast 500kW V8 that will reach 100km/h in 3.4sec.
ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
| Seat Capacity | 5 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Sports Automatic Dual Clutch |
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Gear No. | 8 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Rim Front | 20x9.5 |
| Rim Rear | 20x11.5 |
| Tyres Front | 275/40 R20 |
| Tyres Rear | 315/35 R20 |
| Length (mm) | 5049 |
|---|---|
| Body Width (mm) | 1937 |
| Body height (mm) | 1417 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2950 |
| Door | 5 Doors Wagon |
| Engine Configuration | 8 Cylinders, 4.0 Litre |
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100km |
| Engine Type | Piston |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Engine Size CC | 3996 |
| Engine Intro | Twin Turbo Intercooled |
| Engine Config | V |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 90 |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct Injection |