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Porsche has officially unveiled the next generation Panamera 4 E-hybrid model which was planned to be rolled out at Paris Motor Show in the start of next month. Technically most updated model throughout the Panamera history, the 4 E-hybrid is one of the two pre-scheduled petrol-electric powertrain models set to join the new Panamera line-up.
The all new 2017 Panamera 4 E-hybrid is based on the recently developed petrol-electric powertrain which will also join the Cayenne E-hybrid in the next year. This newly built drivetrain features brand’s latest 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine and an electric motor fitted in front of the transmission box. While the mechanical motor is capable of producing the power and torque of 330 hp and 450 Nm respectively, the electric motor can churn out the maximum 136 hp and 400 Nm.
Together, the petrol-electric powertrain produces the massive power output of 462 hp and the range-topping torque of 699 Nm. The power figures have been sent to the all four wheels via a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a multiplate clutch 4WD system.
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The results of this additional power-package are quite impressive, as it reduces the time of 0-100 kmph sprint by almost 1 second and gives a boost of 8.4 kmph in the top speed over the previous generation Panamera S E-hybrid. Porsche said that this performance added package is mainly developed for the plug-in hybrid sports car, 918 Spyder.
Porsche claims a driving range of up to 50 km at a speed of below 140 kmph while running on the pure electric powertrain. Further added, Porsche says that this liquid-cooled lithium ion battery can be fully charged in 5.8 hours using the standard 3.6 kW charger, while the charging duration can be reduced to 3.6 hours using an optional 7.2 kW charger.
To keep an eye on the electric power operations, the new Panamera 4 E-hybrid comes with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display or called ‘power meter’, which has also seen in 918 Spyder. Similar to that, the meter gives details on the rest amount of the electric energy as well as the amount being used in the real time. Furthermore, the new model comes with the ‘boost assistance’ which display the electric energy available for boosting the car, and the ‘hybrid assistance’ which tells you how to manage the electric drive for maximum fuel mileage.
On the style and looks, the sporty saloon appears to be more sleeky and dulcet than ever before. The wheelbase has been extended by the 30 mm over the predecessor. At the front the car features LED headlamps with four-point DRLs (Daytime Running Lights), while at the rear, the car gets slim light strip and the 3D LED tail lights with the four-point brake light. The other distinctive elements are“E-hybrid” logo on the front doors, and the model designation on the tailgate.
Inside, the 4 E-hybrid houses an entirely redesigned cabin with the Porsche’s Advanced Cockpit. For easy convenience, the center console gets touch sensitive glass surface for direct access to the important functions. Other on the list are, 12-inch touch infotainment system, optional 4-zone automatic climate control system and two high-resolution display at the rear.
The new Panamera 4 E-hybrid will be globally premiered at Paris Motor Show and will go on world-wide in April next year.
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