If you like your performance to have a greenish hue, then Porsche has the answer.
Porsche is set to debut its new range-topping plug-in Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid at the upcoming 2017 Geneva motor show.
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The new four-door saloon takes the existing Panamera Turbo's 404kW/770Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and whacks an electric motor in for good measure, which brings total outputs up to 500kW and 850Nm.
This extra performance allows the E-Hybrid to sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 310km/h.
It comes equipped with Porsche's eight-speed PDK transmission with power delivered to all-four wheels.
All these impressive statistics are matched by the swoopy four-door's claimed fuel use which comes in at a bargain basement figure of just 2.9L/100km - albeit this is based on claims that the green machine can run on electric power alone for up to 50km. Either way it is still a mighty figure, especially when compared to the standard Turbo's claimed 9.3L/100km.
Power is supplied to the electric motor via a 14.1kWh lithium ion battery that can be fully charged in roughly six hours by conventional methods.
The all-wheel drive performance limousine matches the standard Turbo for cabin ambience with an extensive use of premium materials and stately 21-inch alloy wheels on the outside while also incorporating performance features such as adaptive aerodynamic elements.
Pricing starts from $460,100 before on-road costs, which is a sizeable premium compared to the $376,900 that the regular Turbo commands.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is now on sale in Australia with deliveries commencing in the third quarter.
3 Comments
The Donald Trump of Porsches. Stately 21-inch alloy wheels? That will help the ride quality. 2.9L/100km LOL!!! Green ... a rolling stone gathers no moss (maybe Kate) ... but overcharges for over 70s concerts.
Beats me where the market is for the people mover, I mean the CEO probably doesn't want to travel with the rest of the board of directors?
Slowly but surely, all of the technology released in the 918 will flow down to lesser models in the Porsche range. It won't be cheap to begin with, but over time we'll be brought into the 21st century. 50km range on pure E power would easily get me to work and back each and every day. Not using fuel during the week? Winning.