2011 Porsche Panamera Diesel announced

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By Brett Davis | May 03rd, 2011

Porsche has just announced details of the all-new Porsche Panamera Diesel. The new variant showcases highly fuel-efficient consumption and emission figures, and is capable of travelling 1200km on a single tank of fuel.

Using Volkswagen’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 engine (seen in the Volkswagen Touareg), Porsche fitted variable-geometry turbochargers (VGT) to the unit to improve power and response. The engine produces 184kW of power from 3,800rpm to 4,400rpm, and 550Nm of torque from 1250rpm to 2750rpm (176kW/550Nm in Volkswagen form).

Fitted with Porsche’s Tiptronic S eight-speed automatic transmission, accelerating from 0-100km/h can be achieved in 6.8 seconds. Sportiness typical of Porsche is retained as the Panamera Diesel is only available in rear-wheel drive form and is fitted with the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system.

The main reason for the diesel introduction is of course for the fuel saving benefits. Porsche says the new car offers an average fuel consumption rating of just 5.4L/100km. The package also emits 172 grams of CO2 per kilometre (167 grams with optional low rolling resistance tyres).

The 2011 Porsche Panamera Diesel is available to order now, with deliveries said to begin in September later this year. Prices start at $194,900.

F1MotoGP

Very nice car for cruising!!
jbot

I feel like 0-100 in 6.8sec just doesn’t cut it for a $200,000 Porsche, even if it is a diesel…

Jimmy

I’d bet you would change your opinion if you drove it. The torque in that thing would be absolutely mind blowing. 6.8 secs to 100kph is pretty damn quick for a diesel, and in a car that size it would feel bloody fast. The fact is, even though diesels are slower off the mark on paper, the surge actually gives you a different rush to a petrol car. I’ve driven a few powerful diesels and the feeling is pretty unique (and addictive).

jbot

Even the Toureg R50 (diesel as well) does it in 6.7sec. I just think for $200,000 it should be much quicker. Let alone the fact that its a PORSCHE. That badge is synonymous with performance and 6.8sec to 100 just isn’t good enough in my opinion.

Jimmy

Yeah, but look at the fuel consumption of the Toureg. And if you raced both around a track there would be absolutely no comparison. I don’t disagree with what you’re saying, it’s just a matter of opinion really. The attraction of a Porsche isn’t just the engine, it’s as much about the dynamic handling, overall design and build quality too. Plus, the benefits of the unbelievably low economy and emissions from this engine more than makes up for the slight lag in 0-100 performance figures for mine.
Jimmy

With that said, I’ve never liked the Panamera to be honest… it’s awkward looking and tries too hard to fill a niche. But, this is what prestige sports cars companies have to do to remain relevant these days unfortunately.
John

I think you forget that the Porsche Badge may be synonymous with performance however they have challenged that in the past. Remember the 924? Yes the car with an engine from a VW van. Porsche survived that momentary brain freeze and still make breathtaking performance cars on the whole. If porsche has too make monstrosities like the cayenne and panamera and flog them off too the Yankies and Chinese too keep the boxster, cayman and 911 being built into the future, I say keep building as many diesel porsches as they want!

powerrrrr

Thats because in most countries, this isn’t a 200k car. Personally, even by australian standards its to expensive for what it is. They should of at least priced it at around cayenne pricing.

DDH

Are you kidding – Cayenne pricing?! Go sit in a cayenne…then go sit in a panamera, you’ll see why they cost more – the build quality is amazing.

PeterG

Pointless unless you are towing a horse float
paulb

Space age design,its a Porsche people who can afford will buy.
Plot

What’s up with Germans are releasing new cars all the time, instead of improving their key selling cars, they say alright, well make crap like BMW X1 etc etc just to fill up the market and customers will have a higher chance.. Especially BMW, I used to actually like BMW, but now I hate them, their cars are incredibly cheap, cheap and ugly interiors, weak engined, poor reliability and yet they continue to real ease new ones, what’s next a BMW 4 series?..

Manbearpig

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Krish

Not a big fan of the shape of the Panamera. If I was in the market for a high performance diesel sedan, I’d go with the 535D with the M Sport package. 220kw and 600nm and about $50k less.
Biker

I’ll be damned if any Porsche owner ever does 0-100 flat out every time they take off. Or even once every week?

I can hear Clarkson grinding his teeth in utter dismay already.
DDH

This or the Hybrid? I think diesel – my mate wants to get the hybrid. What do ppl see as the better real world choice?

F1MotoGP

Hard to pick between hybrid and diesel. In Germany diesel cost is nearly 3500 Euro more. Engine on both cars is 3 liter. Hybrid 245kW v 184kW on diesel. I like the high Nm at low revs on diesel 550Nm from 1750 rpm v 440Nm at 3000 rpm. Fuel economy in the city again very close 7.8 for diesel and 7.4 for hybrid. Acceleration with hybrid is 0.8 sec faster to 100 than diesel and 0.6 sec from 80-120.