2014 Porsche Panamera Overview
See what’s new in this 2014 Porsche Panamera Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Porsche Panamera
For 2014, Porsche has added a new twin-turbocharged V6 as the base engine, and the GTS and Turbo trims receive a boost in performance.
2014 Porsche Panamera Exterior
The 2014 Porsche Panamera is classified as a sedan, but its hatchback-style trunk delivers styling that is unlike anything else on the road. The sleek front grille of the 2014 Panamera is unmistakably a Porsche, and standard 18-inch wheels and LED headlights complete the commanding on-road presence of the flagship luxury sedan.
The 2014 Porsche Panamera at NAIAS
2014 Porsche Panamera Performance
Powering the 2014 Porsche Panamera is an all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that generates 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, which propels base Panameras from 0-60 mph in the mid-four-second range. The Panamera GTS is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 that pumps out 440 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, and the Panamera Turbo boosts those numbers to an immense 520 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque by twin-turbocharging the same V8 that powers the GTS.
2014 Porsche Panamera Efficiency
Automatic stop-start technology is standard on every 2014 Panamera to increase fuel economy. The 2014 Porsche Panamera’s base V6 returns 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, and the high-performing V8 engine still manages to return 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
2014 Porsche Panamera Interior
When drivers get behind the wheel of the 2014 Panamera, there will be no doubt that they are inside a Porsche thanks to premium materials and the nameplate’s five-ring instrument cluster. The 2014 Porsche Panamera is loaded with more top-of-the-line standard features than just about any other luxury sedan, including dual-zone automatic climate control, a 4.8-inch driver information display, a seven-inch center display with navigation, Bluetooth, a chilled glove box, and an 11-speaker sound system.
2014 Porsche Panamera Safety
Standard safety features on the 2014 Porsche Panamera include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, antilock brakes, and a comprehensive suite of airbags.
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