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2013 Porsche Panamera- Platinum Edition

My wife and I had a day off last friday, so we thought, let's go AutoDreaming. She has mentioned this to me often, "I want a Porsche Panamera". So we went to our local Porsche dealer and test drove a shiny new Carbon Grey Metallic Platinum edition.

Our extremely knowledgeable salesperson explained in detail all technical aspects of the vehicle before we actually went for a spin. We were overly impressed with the spacious interior, which also has folding rear bucket sport seats. I sat comfortably in the rear while the ladies were up front explaining the options.

The Panamera Platinum Edition offers standard, 14-way power seats with memory package for driver and passenger. The racing type heated bucket seats hugged me tightly for added safety for my heavy foot and the rear seats also are heater for additional comfort.

The heated steering wheel is equipped with gearshift paddles behind the right and left hand spokes, which I found to be helpful when racing down the freeway.

One feature I found great, was the Navigation module inside the instrument panel. Which allows you not to have to look to middle console for mapping directions.

The Platinum Edition is also equipped with a Bose Surround Sound System with 14 speakers and 585 watts.

Platinum Edition Interior

The exterior is all Porsche. Porsche has a distinctive style with sporty curves and a low stance ready for speed.

Time to drive. My flashback to my younger days started instantly when I stepped on the gas. The rear spoiler activated at 70mph and we were off. I up shifted from the steering wheel with ease.  The handling of this car was extremely satisfying. The P.E. power is transmitted to the rear by the 7-speed Porsche Dopplelkupplung (PDK) which is standard.

With gas prices soaring, Porsche has included a feature that shuts off the engine when stopped at a traffic light and starts it automatically when you let off the brake peddle.

Another feature we found interesting was the Bi-Xenon headlights which included the Porsche Dynamic Light System(PDLS). The dynamic cornering light function swivels the headlights towards the inside of a corner based on the steering angle and road speed. The static cornering lights activate the auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate more of the road in tight cornering.

Overall, we found the 2013 Panamera exciting and extremely functional. A most in any enthusiasts garage.

For more information or to purchase we recommend Vanessa Lee - Product Specialist with Gaudin Motor Company 702-284-7000 or vlee@jplv.net

Overview

Engine		Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Engine layout		front engine / rear wheel drive
Cylinders		6
Displacement		3.6 liters (3,605 cc)
Horsepower		300 hp
@ rpm		6,200 rpm
Torque		295 lb.-ft.
Compression ratio		12.5 : 1

Transmission		Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Drivetrain		rear wheel drive, with electric and map-controlled multiplate clutch and PTM

Performance		Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Top Track Speed		160 mph
0-60 mph		6.0 Sec. (5.8 sec. with Sport Chrono Package Plus)

MSRP
		$ 80,500.00