2019 Porsche Panamera GTS revealed
The Panamera's most focussed sports model to date goes turbo, boosts power, sprints fasterThe 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS has strapped on a set of turbos, relegating the naturally aspirated V8 engine to the history books for the sports coupe and wagon range.
Australian customers can now order the most sporting Panamera ahead of its arrival in early 2019. The five-door hatch version will retail for $364,1000 (plus on-road costs) and the Sport Turismo wagon for $371,400.
Out goes the old 324kW/520Nm 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V8, replaced with a 338kW/620Nm version of the 4.0-litre twin turbo version already used in the Turbo models of the second-generation Panamera launched in 2017.
The new Porsche Panamera GTS gains an extra gear ratio over the old version, moving to an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, and is linked to Porsche’s PTM all-wheel drive.
The standard Sport Chrono package helps both GTS models accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.1sec – about 0.3sec faster than the old model, but well behind the Turbo models that claim a time in the mid-threes.
Top speed is 292km/h for the hatch and 289km/h for the wagon.
Despite all that capability, Porsche claims an almost acceptable fuel use average of 10.3L/100km for the hatch and 10.6L/100km for the wagon.
Both GTS models come with three-chamber adaptive air suspension, a 10mm lowered chassis, a sportier adaptive suspension (PASM) tune and 390mm front and 365mm rear disc rotors fitted inside 20-inch wheels. Rear-axle steering is optional.
Other GTS features include a sports exhaust, standard Sport Design package with a different-look black front apron, black trims at the rear apron and other darker elements.
The GTS is the first Panamera to feature a head-up display, whle other available interior features include Alcantara and anodised aluminium trim, a heated multifunction sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles, Apple CarPlay support, a surround view camera and comfort access.
By the way, if you want a naturally aspirated Panamera, you’ll have to shop for an entry level 3.0-litre petrol V6. They’re a snip, priced from as little as $214,400.
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