Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (2017)
The newest star in Porsche’s power-hybrid ensemble is the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. The four-door saloon celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March, and stands at the peak of its model line. The cooperation of the 4.0 litre V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo with the 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor results in total system power of 500 kW (680 hp) and outstanding power delivery: When just above idle speed, the Panamera Turbo already offers 850 Nm of torque. This allows it to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and to reach a top speed of 310 km/h.
The liquid-cooled, lithium-ion high-voltage battery installed in the rear area has a capacity of 14.1 kWh. Via a 230-volt connection with ten amperes, it is completely charged within six hours. The optional on-board charger with an output of 7.2 kW shortens the charging process to 2.4 hours.
As in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, the decoupler used in the Porsche hybrid module is actuated electromechanically by an electric clutch actuator (ECA). The advantage of this is the short response time and the high level of comfort. The boost strategy of the all-wheel-drive Panamera, which can travel up to 50 kilometres on electrical power alone, originates from the 918 Spyder super sports car.
The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts in purely electric “E-Power” mode by default. When a pressure point is passed in the accelerator pedal or when the battery charge level drops below a minimum value, the “Hybrid Auto” mode is activated. Then the power of both engines is available.
All four Porsche power hybrids prove that this combination of two power sources reconciles performance and efficiency – both on the road and on the race track.
