Hybrid Drive For New Porsche
22 January 2008
Sports
car-manufacturer Porsche is to build a hybrid drive version of its new
four-door Gran Turismo.
The
Panamera will share the proven components already previewed in the Cayenne
Hybrid prototype, which will be available to buy before the end of the decade.
In
the Cayenne, this newly-developed full parallel hybrid drive system will offer
average fuel economy of more than 31mpg.
Meanwhile
the Porsche Panamera will be the first four-door sports model to feature
fuel-efficient full parallel hybrid technology.
The
system consists of a battery unit positioned in the luggage compartment, power
electronics, and a hybrid module between the engine and transmission comprising
an additional clutch and the electric motor.
Depending
on driving conditions, the hybrid module is able to disengage either the
combustion engine or the electric motor, or to combine both drive systems as
one joint power unit.
As
a result, the Panamera may be driven in a number of different modes ranging from
all-electric drive absolutely free of emissions to the more sporting style more
associated with the Porsche brand.
The
Panamera will be the fourth Porsche model series, and other striking feature of
the car will include a wide and low body offering dynamic proportions and
muscular design conveying a sporting yet compact look.
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