Porsche Opens Bookings of the Panamera Turbo S in India

Porsche has launched its performance version of Panamera, the Turbo S in India. The company has started taking orders and the first unit will be delivered in 2014 February.

The four door Turbo S get revised with Twin-turbocharged V8 engine which can deliver 570Bhp and 750Nm of torque. This is achieved by adding two new turbochargers with large compressors to the Turbo. The engine is mated with a 7-speed PDK transmission. Porsche claims that the car will accelerate from 0-100kmph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 310kmph.

A Sports Chrono package allows drivetrain and chassis configuration at the touch of a button, and an optional sports exhaust system. Porsche standard features include Active Suspension Management (ASM) with adaptive air suspension, Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), Torque Vectoring (TV) with electronically-controlled rear limited slip differential, 20inch alloys, race specced brakes, full leather interiors, Bi-Xenon headlights, automatic climate control, highly adjustable front seats, Communication Management (CM) sat-nav, Bose audio system, front and rear seat heating and rear passenger side airbags.

Changes on the exterior include LED headlights, bigger rear window, new rear bumper and a spoiler. The interiors get the obvious high-end features and ‘Dark Burl Walnut’ package with hints of red. The Porsche Turbo S is expected to be priced at rs 2.2 crore.