Published on March 31st, 2015 | by Subhash Nair
0Porsche Reveals Two New Versions Of Its Panamera
A new special version of the Porsche Panamera sports sedan expands the model’s range of standard equipment. Two models with powerful six-cylinder engines will be offered: the Panamera Edition and Panamera 4 Edition. Both come with an engine that delivers 310 hp. The Panamera 4 Edition features active all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled, map-controlled multi-plate clutch.
The exterior of the Panamera Edition models is marked by additional subtle design tones, including high-gloss black trim strips on the side windows. The standard 19-inch alloy wheels in Panamera Turbo II design feature wheel centre caps with a coloured Porsche crest. The door handles are finished in exterior colour when Porsche Entry & Drive is optionally selected.
The Panamera Edition also boasts a two-tone standard interior in Black / Luxor Beige with the Porsche crest embossed on all head rests, Sport Design steering wheel, door sill plates with “Edition” lettering, and special floor mats. The standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system with a seven-inch touchscreen combines audio, navigation, and communication capabilities.
Additional extensive standard technical features for the Panamera Edition models include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), Park Assist front and rear including reversing camera and Power Steering Plus. Models in the United States are equipped with 14-way comfort seats in the front, including comfort memory package, as well as seat heating in the front and rear.
The Panamera Edition will go on sale in the United States in June. Prices of the Panamera Edition will start at US$80,000 and an MSRP US$84,300 has been set for the Panamera 4 Edition.