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2014 Panamera V6 Diesel 'finally' upgraded to 300bhp

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2014 Porsche Panamera Diesel with 300 bhp revealed before IAA debut

Porsche announce the more powerful 2014 Panamera Diesel facelift which debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

When Porsche revamped the Panamera lineup back in April they promised a more powerful Diesel model. Only now do they reveal the Diesel with a 3.0 V6 engine outputting an additional 50 bhp taking it up to 300 BHP at 4,000 rpm.

Torque figure has also gone up by 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) to 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) between 1,750 rpm and 2,500 rpm, resulting in the 0-62 mph sprint (0-100 km/h) in just 6 seconds, making it 0.8s quicker than its predecessor.

Top speed also increases from 152 mph (244 km/h) to 161 mph (259
km/h), with a reworked gear ratios to make the car more economical, resulting in an fuel consumption of 6.4 liters / 100 km / 44.1 mpg UK and with CO2 emissions standing at 169 g/km.


PRESS RELEASE: A three litre engine with an output of 300-bhp: The Porsche Panamera Diesel has become even more attractive
Stuttgart. With its completely new 300-bhp engine and dynamic performance package, Porsche has made the Panamera Diesel even more attractive just in time for this year's International Motor Show (IAA). The vehicle has once again been kitted out with a six-cylinder V-engine with a displacement of three litres, and the power output has been increased by 50 bhp, equivalent to a considerable 20% increase in performance compared to the predecessor model. As a result, the acceleration time has been reduced by eight-tenths of a second, meaning that the new model goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h compared to the 244 km/h achieved by the previous model. In addition to the improved power output, dynamic performance has also been optimised: For instance, the Panamera Diesel now features the controlled rear-axle differential lock with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) as standard for the first time – to date, this feature has been reserved for the petrol engine Gran Turismo models. The transmission and chassis have also been retuned. Around 8,500 Panamera Diesel vehicles have been delivered so far, and the model accounts for a share of around 15% of the complete Panamera model range.

The only aspect that still remains of the previous Panamera Diesel's V6 engine are the basic engine dimensions. The moving parts in particular, such as the crankshaft drive and pistons, have been completely re-designed and dimensioned with the aim of increasing the power output. Porsche has combined its new engine with a water-cooled turbocharger for the first time, too. The new turbine provides a greater air flow as well as a higher boost pressure of 3 bar (formerly 2.5 bar).

In addition to the increased power output of 300 bhp (221 kW) at 4000 rpm, the rated torque has also been increased by 100 Newton metre to 650 Nm at engine speeds of between 1750 rpm and 2500 rpm, providing even greater power at lower speeds. This power needs to be reliably converted into traction, which is where PTV+ comes in: The system comprises an electronically controlled, fully variable rear-axle differential lock and targeted, individual brake interventions at the rear wheels. At low to moderate speeds, the PTV Plus improves agility and steering precision; at high speeds and when accelerating out of bends, it delivers greater driving stability. As a result, the Panamera Diesel can now handle trailer loads of up to 2600 kg effortlessly, meaning that it is better able to tow attachments like horse boxes than its predecessor.

The more powerful characteristics of the turbo engine also offered an opportunity to re-tune the transmission. In order to reduce fuel consumption and improve comfort at higher speeds in particular, the gear ratio is longer for the rear axle, meaning the Panamera Diesel uses a lower engine speed to achieve the required vehicle speed. The Gran Turismo with the new engine offers an NEDC fuel consumption of 6.4 litres/100 km, which is equivalent to 169 CO2/km. In addition, gears one to four of the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission have been designed with a shorter gear ratio, giving the Gran Turismo an impressively powerful acceleration and sprint capability. This improved agility is also evident in the running-gear set-up: The anti-roll bars on the front and rear axle are slightly more rigid, giving the Panamera Diesel a sportier feel than its predecessor.

The Panamera Diesel with the new engine replaces the current 250-bhp variant and will be available on the market from January 2014 onwards. The vehicle costs EUR 85,300 including VAT in Germany.
 

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Was a passenger in the 'old' model recently. (Well, it had 800 miles on the clock.) Still 'diesely' - narrow torque, engine noise/sound - and, if you can afford the fuel, cannot be competition for its petrol alternatives. Indeed, no real competition for a diesel Jaguar XF, either, which is cheaper, quick enough, more comfortable and can carry 5 adults if necessary, where the Panamera has seats only for 4, 2 of whom don't have much leg-room and can't see forwards, because of the large front sports seats.
 
I have been thinking of ordering a new Cayenne but don't want to purchase the old engine, if the new engine is "available" in January does that mean you can place an order now for delivery in January or you have to wait until January to place the order.
Ps I'm presuming the new Panamera diesel engine will be made available for the Cayenne at the same time?
 
Jrmuk said:
I have been thinking of ordering a new Cayenne but don't want to purchase the old engine, if the new engine is "available" in January does that mean you can place an order now for delivery in January or you have to wait until January to place the order.
Ps I'm presuming the new Panamera diesel engine will be made available for the Cayenne at the same time?

Unfortunately the Cayenne and Panamera follow different production and sales schedules, since Cayenne sales are strong, the focus is to keep pushing the Panamera and the Cayenne will follow, although this is influenced by what VW will make available and when

They wont announce new Cayenne Facelift till well into 2014 and then it's a maybe on whether or not the upgraded engine is actually available at all, straight away or in 2015?

since V8 Diesel is not available in the Panny, it's a single range diesel option, so the 300bhp V6 Diesel makes sense

whereas V6 and V8 are options on Cayenne so keeping some distance between both 245bhp v 380bhp may continue ?

It's worth hanging on for the facelift and speak to your dealer on availability, or getting in a letter of intent for the facelift model with (?) the upgrade engine, which in the in the long run will the car to have.

otherwise watch our for the GTS Diesel :?:
 
911UK said:
Jrmuk said:
I have been thinking of ordering a new Cayenne but don't want to purchase the old engine, if the new engine is "available" in January does that mean you can place an order now for delivery in January or you have to wait until January to place the order.
Ps I'm presuming the new Panamera diesel engine will be made available for the Cayenne at the same time?

Unfortunately the Cayenne and Panamera follow different production and sales schedules, since Cayenne sales are strong, the focus is to keep pushing the Panamera and the Cayenne will follow, although this is influenced by what VW will make available and when

They wont announce new Cayenne Facelift till well into 2014 and then it's a maybe on whether or not the upgraded engine is actually available at all, straight away or in 2015?

since V8 Diesel is not available in the Panny, it's a single range diesel option, so the 300bhp V6 Diesel makes sense

whereas V6 and V8 are options on Cayenne so keeping some distance between both 245bhp v 380bhp may continue ?

It's worth hanging on for the facelift and speak to your dealer on availability, or getting in a letter of intent for the facelift model with (?) the upgrade engine, which in the in the long run will the car to have.

otherwise watch our for the GTS Diesel :?:



Thanks for that - I already have a deposit down for a RRS and can't be bothered to wait for that so I think I'll bite the bullet and get the current Cayenne, timing was never my strong point due to my impatience :D
My local OPC is quoting 5 to 6 months for a Cayenne so I'm thinking of phoning around other dealerships for a better delivery time, anyone got any suggestions as to which may have some build slots.
 

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