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The 2014 Porsche Panamera has been leaked to the web thanks to an embargo break by Autocar.
As we've seen throughout the prototype models over the past year or so, the cosmetic tweaks for the first facelift of the Panamera are concentrated on the two ends, with the front gaining newly shaped headlights and bumper, and the rear end, LED tail light clusters, a new bumper, modified tailgate and a relocated license plate holder.
The big news is the addition of a Panamera S E-Hybrid that features a 3.0-litre V6 engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. This setup will reportedly enable the model to have a combined output of 410 bhp (306 kW) which should allow the hatchback to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 167 mph (269 km/h).
More importantly, by utilizing plug-in hybrid technology, the model is expected to return up to 91 mpg UK (3.1 L/100km) with CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km. In order to achieve this, the electric motor will power the car for 11-22 miles (18-35 km) at speeds up to 83 mph (133 km/h).
The Panamera S is also slated to adopt a new twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that develops 413 bhp (308 kW) and 385 lb-ft (521 Nm) of torque - an increase of 19 bhp (14 kW) and 14 lb-ft (19 Nm). The change is expected to boost fuel economy by up to 18 percent.
As we've seen throughout the prototype models over the past year or so, the cosmetic tweaks for the first facelift of the Panamera are concentrated on the two ends, with the front gaining newly shaped headlights and bumper, and the rear end, LED tail light clusters, a new bumper, modified tailgate and a relocated license plate holder.
The big news is the addition of a Panamera S E-Hybrid that features a 3.0-litre V6 engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. This setup will reportedly enable the model to have a combined output of 410 bhp (306 kW) which should allow the hatchback to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 167 mph (269 km/h).
More importantly, by utilizing plug-in hybrid technology, the model is expected to return up to 91 mpg UK (3.1 L/100km) with CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km. In order to achieve this, the electric motor will power the car for 11-22 miles (18-35 km) at speeds up to 83 mph (133 km/h).
The Panamera S is also slated to adopt a new twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that develops 413 bhp (308 kW) and 385 lb-ft (521 Nm) of torque - an increase of 19 bhp (14 kW) and 14 lb-ft (19 Nm). The change is expected to boost fuel economy by up to 18 percent.
New Panamera plug-in hybrid saloon is claimed to mix low CO2 and fuel consumption with high performance, also receives minor facelift.
Porsche's high-performance 410bhp Panamera S E-Hybrid plug-in is set to become an unlikely poster child for green motoring, with a headline-grabbing 91mpg and sub-100g/km CO2 output.
Powered by a new 3.0-litre V6 and an electric motor, the Panamera E-Hybrid has the addition of plug-in charging of its lithium-ion battery pack that is tipped to drop the CO2 output significantly below the current hybrid's figure, which is 159g/km.
The fuel economy of the new E-Hybrid is said to be 56 per cent better than the old car. Although Porsche is not yet making public its CO2 figure, the Paris show Sport Turismo concept previewed the new powertrain and claimed 80mpg and 82g/km of CO2.Despite these impressive green numbers,
Porsche says the Panamera S E-Hybrid is still capable of 167mph flat out and 0-60mph in 5.5sec, which is half a second quicker than the old hybrid.The E-Hybrid's 3.0-litre V6 is said to be 'entirely new", although further detail on what that means precisely was unavailable.Pairing a 94bhp electric motor with the 316bhp V6, the new hybrid features a 9.4kWh battery pack "” with five times more capacity than the outgoing hybrid's.
On electric power alone, the E-Hybrid is said to be capable of 83mph and have a realistic range of 11 to 22 miles, although the latter is only likely in highly favourable conditions. Its green powertrain is one of several significant advances that will be announced alongside the facelifted Panamera at the Shanghai motor show later in April.A new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine replaces the naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 in the Panamera S and 4S. Power is up by 19bhp to 413bhp and torque by 14lb ft to 385lb ft, while fuel economy is said to be improved by a significant 18 per cent.
As uncovered by Autocar last week, much of the focus of the revised Panamera is aimed at smoothing the styling of the rear end. Changes include a wider rear window and pop-up spoiler. Another noticeable tweak is the relocation of the number plate from the rear bodywork to the new bumper, which tidies up the look of the back end.
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