Sport car hire: Porche Panamera 4S

Hire a sport car: Porche Panamera 4S

Porsche stands for dynamism, agility and flexibility; as well as speed, elegance and safety. And, of course, quality. Our philosophy is to develop compact, high-performance engines that produce outstanding power. We then create performance cars that are able to transfer this power to the road effectively, in the process applying all the knowledge and experience we have gained from motorsport. Because that is precisely what our customers expect. The fact that our specifications for new and ongoing developments include clear objectives relating to the environment is no contradiction. Quite the opposite. At Porsche, increasing performance goes hand in hand with reducing fuel consumption.

We are continually optimising vehicle aerodynamics, which has a positive impact on both fuel consumption and performance. For the same reason, we put a great deal of effort into reducing vehicle weight. What is more, we regularly optimise fuel consumption by way of technical innovation – all part of delivering pure performance. This is how, with our existing vehicle range – in relation to engine power output – we are already among those manufacturers achieving the lowest CO2 emissions.

Signes de reconnaissance des modèles Panamera S : les jantes « Panamera S » 18 pouces et les étriers de frein couleur Aluminium, les sorties d’échappement doubles de forme ronde, les encadrements des vitres latérales couleur Chrome et le fond de compteur du compte-tour couleur Aluminium.

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Les lamelles doubles des prises d’air latérales sont quant à elles noires sur la Panamera S et de couleur Titane sur la Panamera 4S.

The 7-speed PDK – fitted as standard in the Panamera 4, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo and available as an option in the Panamera and Panamera S – has both a manual gearshift and an automatic mode and enables smooth gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio and top speed is reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear has a long ratio, which reduces fuel consumption even further and keeps engine revs comfortably low even at high road speeds. PDK is essentially two gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches. This double clutch provides an alternating, non-positive connection between the two half gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts (input shaft 1 is nested inside the hollowed-out input shaft 2). The flow of power from the engine is transmitted through one half gearbox and one clutch at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the other half gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, a complete shift no longer takes place. Instead, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time. Gear changes can therefore take place within a few hundredths of a second. Clutch 1 controls the first half gearbox, which contains the odd gears (1, 3, 5 and 7). Clutch 2 controls the second, which contains the even gears (2, 4, 6 and R). The gear which is engaged is displayed on the instrument cluster. PDK has distinct benefits. A high level of driving comfort and very rapid gearshifts, with no interruption in the flow of power, produces faster acceleration. Driving feels even sportier and more dynamic, and agility is increased. Depending on the gearshift program (SPORT button activated or deactivated), the gear change is optimized for comfort or for sporty driving. Its high level of efficiency combined with the long-ratioed 7th gear helps to achieve reduced fuel consumption and emission figures even when compared with a standard manual gearbox. In conjunction with either the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus for all Panamera models with a naturally aspirated engine or the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo for the Panamera Turbo, PDK is enhanced by a Launch Control function which offers a sportier acceleration and gearshift strategy in automatic mode and extremely smooth gear changes in manual mode. PDK offers sportiness with efficiency and comfort. A new definition of driving in the premium class from Porsche. In conjunction with the optional PDK, the three-spoke sports steering wheel fitted as standard has two ergonomic switches for changing gear. One press forwards with the thumb and PDK shifts up. One pull backwards with the index finger and PDK shifts down. Either the right or left hand can be used. Even if the gear selector is set to automatic, you can still use the switches to change gear manually at any time. In this way, even in automatic mode, you can achieve a short burst of speed for an overtaking maneuver. The system reverts to automatic mode if no manual inputs are detected for approximately eight seconds. Using the PDK gear selector, you can also change gear manually in a separate one-touch manual shift gate. The control concept mirrors the logic of the switches on the PDK steering wheel – press forwards to shift up, pull backwards to shift down. A multifunction version of the three-spoke sports steering wheel is available on request. Steering wheel heating is also optional. When combined with the Sport Chrono Package, there is an additional display* above the airbag module. It tells you whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions are activated. Available as an option is the three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles. The paddles are made from a strong alloy and are ergonomically located behind the right and left steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle and the PDK shifts up. Pull the left-hand paddle and the PDK shifts down. Visually, the steering wheel is distinguished by its distinctive high-quality twin-spoke design and silver-colored spoke cover. This steering wheel also has an additional display when combined with the Sport Chrono Package. Located in the left and right-hand steering wheel spokes, it tells you whether SPORT, SPORT PLUS and Launch Control are activated. Another feature reminiscent of the world of motorsport is the top center marking on the steering wheel rim.

The Panamera S and the Panamera 4S both have a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with direct fuel injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and a variable intake manifold. It generates 400 hp at 6,500 rpm and has a maximum torque of 369 lb.-ft. between 3,500 rpm and 5,000 rpm. Delivering a top track speed of 175 mph, the Panamera S with manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Thanks to PDK and the active all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction Management (PTM), the Panamera 4S completes the sprint in an even more impressive 4.8 seconds and has a top track speed of 175 mph.

For sedan drivers, it seems, the interior is no place for engine noise. But how important is the engine to you? We thought so. Just as important as it is to us. This is why we – like you – are perfectly happy with that seductive sound. We – like you – want to hear that the Panamera models are unmistakably Porsche. When it comes to the environment, the facts speak for themselves. Engines with high efficiency and low fuel consumption. High power output with comparatively low CO2 emissions per hp. Low on weight, too. The light-alloy engines have cast aluminum pistons (Panamera and Panamera S models) or forged pistons (Panamera Turbo), aluminum one-piece cylinder heads and an aluminum crankcase of closed-deck construction. The casing and cooling ducts around the cylinders form a closed system. The engines are therefore lightweight for reduced fuel consumption and have a long service life. The V6 engine, which is based on the V8 engine, additionally features a balance shaft to minimize vibrations and ensure smooth running.

As standard, all Panamera models are equipped with enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance. Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car. Using this information, PSM is able to calculate the actual direction of travel at any given moment. If the car begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM applies selective braking on individual wheels to restore stability. Under acceleration on wet or low-grip road surfaces, PSM improves traction – and agility – using the automatic brake differential (ABD), antislip regulation (ASR) and engine drag torque control (MSR). When ‘SPORT PLUS’ mode is selected on the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus or Sport Chrono Package Turbo, the PSM intervention threshold is raised to allow a sportier driving style. For an even more dynamic experience, you always have the option to deactivate PSM. It is automatically reactivated, for your safety, only if you brake harder and either of the front wheels (in SPORT PLUS mode, both of the front wheels) requires ABS assistance. ABS and ABD, however, remain active at all times. For an even higher level of active safety, the enhanced PSM includes two additional functions: precharging of the brake system, and brake assist. If you suddenly release the accelerator pedal, PSM detects the release of the throttle and automatically readies the braking system. This precharging of the braking system builds up a small amount of pressure so that the brake pads are already in light contact with the brake discs. If you actually need to apply the brakes, maximum braking power is therefore achieved much sooner, which reduces the stopping distance even further. Brake assist, on the other hand, is able to interpret a panic braking situation from a rapid increase in brake pressure and acts to ensure that the amount of brake pressure required for maximum deceleration is immediately available. PSM therefore offers a high level of driving stability and safety combined with extraordinary agility. In line with the Porsche philosophy.