2013 PORSCHE Panamera Diesel (970) 3.0L V6 8AT (300 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Four years after the introduction of the first generation of the Panamera, the German car-maker unveiled the facelifted version at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.

The diesel version had to wait until September to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and that made sense since Europe was the biggest market for the Panamera diesel. Apart from the visual differences, there were some technological evolutions as well.

With the option for LED headlights, Porsche Panamera stepped into a new era. Its intelligent lighting system allowed a better view of the road. The standard version was fitted with bi-xenon headlamps. The revised front and rear bumpers brought a more aggressive look for the car. The bigger side-scoops in the apron were inspired by those installed on the 911 range. A wider rear windscreen was installed on the new tailgate.

Inside, the manufacturer installed the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) for the infotainment system. It supported Apple CarPlay connectivity, but its compatibility with Android phones was limited. The tachometer was mounted in the middle of the instrument cluster, with a round TFT display on its right side, where the navigation system could have been shown, as well as other on-board computer information. The Porsche Car Connect app was available as an option.

The engine was upgraded with the help of a new, water-cooled, turbocharger. The 300 hp unit was paired as standard to an 8-speed automatic gearbox (Tiptronic S) and it was available as a rear-wheel-drive only. The self-locking rear differential helped the car to rocket from 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in just 6.0 seconds flat.