2019 Porsche Panamera Sedan

Since its redesign in 2017, the GTS badge had been conspicuously absent from the current Panamera lineup. With the previous generation, the GTS was a favorite of ours thanks to its many standard performance features and Porsche's wonderful, snarling naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine. But with that engine now relegated to the history books, and rumors of an impending GTS model, we wondered how Porsche might differentiate this model from the already solid range of Panameras and Panamera Sport Turismos. The answer is with another V8, of course. But this one packs two turbos and a significant power bump over the old engine. And, as per the GTS formula, Porsche has stacked the standard equipment list with many performance options as well as introduced some new technology.Eight + Two = 453 A twin-turbo V8 is now de rigueur for a German performance sedan and Porsche fits its offering into the Panamera. Displacing 4.0 liters and using the aforementioned twin turbochargers, this unit is good for a claimed 453 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque, which is available from a mere 1,800 rpm. Power is routed through all four wheels (all-wheel drive is standard on GTS models) via an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. To absolutely no one's surprise, estimated performance numbers are on the rapid side with both the Panamera and the Panamera Sport Turismo claiming 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and top speeds of 181 mph and 179 mph, respectively.All the Stuff You'd Get Anyway As is typical for GTS models across the Porsche lineup, standard equipment is largely made up of performance-oriented options such as larger brakes and specially calibrated air suspension and adaptive dampers that lower the ride by 0.4 inch from the standard car. The popular Sport Chrono package is also standard as is a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes, black exterior design elements and black 20-inch wheels. Inside, there's plenty of black faux suede, contrasting aluminum trim and Porsche's Advanced Cockpit digital instrumentation. A few interesting bits of technology are still optional, namely Porsche's semi-automated InnoDrive and rear axle steering, which we think are both worth the extra expense if you can swing it.New to the Panamera range, and debuting in the GTS, is an optional full-color, head-up display. The display can be configured to display multiple combinations of information, such as speed and navigation directions. This display will become available across the Panamera range soon after the launch of the GTS.Order Away In every other Porsche, there's a strong argument for the GTS as the trim to get. We won't know if that's true of the Panamera until we can drive the Panamera, so stay tuned for our eventual and inevitable First Drive. But if the new Panamera GTS models tickle your fancy, Porsche dealers are currently accepting orders with deliveries expected in the second half of 2019. Pricing starts at $129,350 for the Panamera GTS and $135,550 for the Panamera GTS Sport Turismo, with handling charges included.

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