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into a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V-8 engine, combined with the PDK dual-clutch seven-speed automated manual transmission earlier introduced in the 911. A touch the gas pedal brings on the familiar growl and pounce of the 911. That the Panamera is much more a predator than prey is clear from the get go. With it’s low center-of-gravity, the Panamera takes bends and curves with ease clinging securely to the road. Equipped with a launch-control system and a Start/Stop system, the
Panamera makes for more environmentally friendly driving as well. As soon as the Panamera comes to a stop, the system shuts off the engine, then restarts very softly when the driver lifts his foot off the brake. It’s an industry first for V-8 engines and automatic transmissions. For high-speed stability, the Panamera Turbo is equipped with an active spoiler, called the “3D spoiler.” It pops up and extends widthwise at higher speeds adding considerable downforce to reduce lift.
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