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The new Porsche Panamera, described by its designers as a ‘sports car and luxury saloon in one’ has been unveiled in Bahrain.
Porsche Centre Bahrain, Behbehani Brothers, marked the introduction of the model’s new generation by unveiling two all-wheel drive versions: the Panamera 4S and Turbo at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay.
In its second generation, the Panamera has been redeveloped down to every last detail with modifications to the engine, transmission, chassis and overall design.
Porsche says it further extends the boundaries between an ‘ambitious sports car and a comfortable cruising car’ with technical highlights such as rear axle steering, electromechanical roll stabilisation and a three chamber air suspension.
Meanwhile, inside a completely new display and control concept greets the driver and passengers upon entry. In many areas, touch-sensitive surfaces replace classic hard keys and high-resolution displays merge into the interior.
The digitalisation of the Porsche interior, which began with the 918 Spyder, is now available in the Germanbased manufacturer’s fourdoor saloon. Colin Sattar, brand manager of Porsche Centre Bahrain, Behbehani Brothers, said: “In the new Panamera, our customers and enthusiasts will experience a fundamentally redesigned car with new turbo engines, sharper exterior design, intuitive interior features and innovative technologies.
“All models launched here today are more powerful than previous versions, whilst also significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. As a result, this four-door saloon is a unique offering and an embodiment of comfort, performance, luxury presented in the most beautiful form. The enhancements applied to the new Panamera make it a true segment leader, one that I am sure will be well received here in Bahrain.”
In addition, this Porsche aims to be practical for everyday use with a 40:20:40 split of the folding rear bench backrests. And, new equipment options include panoramic tilt roof, massage seats, ambient lighting and a 3D sound system from Burmester.
The Panamera 4S boasts a .-litre V twin-turbo engine and can reaching 1 kmh in just 4.4 seconds (4.2 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package, with a top speed of 8 kmh. With its powerful petrol engine, the Panamera Turbo’s new 4.-litre twin turbo V8 accelerates to 100 kmh in .8 seconds, whilst with the Sport Chrono Package the sprint time is down to 3.6 seconds.
The new turbo model features a top speed of kmh and a power-to-weight ratio of just . kghp. Engine response can be further increased using the optional standard Mode Switch with the Sport Response Button.
With a range of derivatives set to be launched throughout the year, the new Panamera 4S and Turbo are available now in Bahrain, priced BD50,100 and BD70,400 respectively.
Contact 17459911 for more details or call into the Sitra showroom.
