We recently took the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S out to our test site. This twin-turbo V8-powered super saloon features 405 kW of power at 6 000 r/min and a mighty 800 N.m of torque (on overboost) between 2 500 and 4 000 r/min. The Turbo S is mated exclusively with a seven-speed PDK transmission and power is sent to all four wheels.
Using the launch control function included with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus package we were able to, quite literally, blast off the line and head for the horizon.
Check out the rev counter and digital speedo in the main instrument bay, but also the turbo boost guage and g-meter readout in the smaller display. The max g rating was recorded during our earlier breaking tests.
Also, listen out for our technical editor, Nicol Louw, reading out the seriously impressive 0-100 km/h time!
Look out for more impressive figures on the Porsche Panamera Turbo S in the November issue of Car.