It has been almost two years after the first Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid drove off the assembly line in a factory Porsche Leipzig, Ger...
It has been almost two years after the first Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid drove off the assembly line in a factory Porsche Leipzig, Germany on 15 May 2013. At that time, the Panamera S E-Hybrid became the first plug-in hybrid in its class, with a saving technologies fuel which is claimed to reach 56 percent, while improving comfort and driving pleasure.
End of February, we get a chance to test the Panamera S E-Hybrid Porsche in Singapore at the invitation of Indonesia. Why Singapore? According to Porsche, Singapore has urban infrastructure that supports the use of electric cars plug-in hybrid, the electric charging locations available to the public in several parking locations. We started testing this car from Changi Airport with the aim of Sentosa Island via the Singapore Zoo.
Panamera S E-Hybrid adopts a 6-cylinder V6 engine, with a capacity of 2,995 cc that produces 333 hp at 5,500 to 6,500 rpm with a peak torque of 440 Nm at 3,000 to 5,250 rpm. This engine combined with an electric motor that has a power of 70 kW (90 hp) at 2,200 to 2,600 rpm and a peak torque of 310 Nm is available from 0 to 1,700 rpm, the combination of the two machines are producing power 416 hp. Electric motor to drive the Panamera S E-Hybrid is equipped with a 12 volt battery with a capacity of 75Ah. High-voltage system / traction Battery: 384 Volt, lithium-ion battery; 9.4 kWh; 24 Ah; charged from an electric current through a standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC) and the vehicle charger (3.6 kW) plug-ins.
Power from the engine is channeled to the rear wheels through a transmission Tiptronic S eight-speed automatic with torque converter. Transmission is equipped with features to save fuel when driving with a relaxed driver, the system will move into a higher gear.
When the driver stepped on the gas with the spontaneous, the system Doppelkupplung (double clutch) would lower gear to maximize acceleration. To further save fuel, coasting function will shut off the engine and remove the connection between the engine and transmission so that the car is coasting without retarded, while filling the battery energy. Coasting feature is very useful when driving on a freeway.
Owned design uses have in common with the 911, as in the bonnet and a pair of fins belonging Panamera front that characterizes 911. Although adopted four doors, roofline design that adopt the style of 911 look harmonious with spoiler located on the trunk door. The spoiler can be activated via a button on the center console. On the back side, you will find two refueling point. The left side is used to charge the electric energy, while at the right side to fill up the fuel.
To distinguish the non-hybrid variant, the Panamera S E-Hybrid has the emblem shades Acid Green. Acid Green color shades are also used on brake calipers, illuminated logo on the protective door and instrument panels.
The cabin Panamera S E-Hybrid offers shades of black with an elegant piano black accents on some details. Front passenger seat and the driver is equipped with an electric settings can also be stored, other features are heating and ventilation. Easy to obtain the ideal driving position, because the steering wheel is equipped with a tilt and telescopic adjustment electrically.
Rear bench offers leg room and head room is adequate, it's just feels too upright sitting position. In addition there are also features such as those found in the front seat, such as seat heating, seat ventilation and air conditioning settings.
When starting the engine, the engine rotation needle points to the number 0. This is because the car is in the E-Power mode that only uses an electric motor to run the car. In the state of the battery is full, the car can run up to 36 km. Instead of tachometers, while car use E-Power mode you can see the indicator E-Power meter display located directly to the left of the tachometer.
E-Power meter display shows how the status of the electric motor works. When the needle is at the ready writing electric motors already standby and ready for use. If the needle is in the area of 'charge', then the battery is charging. Under the zone 'charge' there is a gray zone which indicates a car charging energy through braking. In the area of 'efficiency', the electric motors work efficiently, and auto focus drive using electrical energy. On it there is a number that indicates the percentage of the working electric motor to help the conventional engine work. In the area 'boost', which means that the electric engine gives full energy to help the conventional engine in order to achieve an aggressive acceleration.
E-Power mode has the ability to accelerate from 0-50 mph in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 135 kph owned. The drive mode does not produce emissions, does not consume fuel at all and is ideal for use in urban areas with heavy traffic.
When entering the freeway, I opted for the hybrid driving mode combines the power of the engine and the electric motor efficiently. To activate this mode quite easily, by not selecting the E-Power mode or E-Charge. You can monitor how the system works through a hybrid energy flow display Porsche Communication Management (PCM) on the touch screen. Hybrid Energy Flow menu illustrates the flow of energy between the conventional engine, the high-voltage battery, hybrid modules and wheels.
Acceleration in Sport mode gives a pleasant sensation and makes the heart beat. Although I can not try to reach high speeds because the rules are quite strict, but the claim acceleration 0-100 kph in 5.5 seconds acceleration to represent the sensation I felt. This mode change the mapping of the PDK transmission and the gear shift adjust driving style. When the gas pedal and the position in more than 80%, then the electric motor will give a boost that gives an extra boost. Unfortunately, the gear shift buttons on the steering wheel gives the sensation of driving less because of its shape like a button. You need to hit use the thumb to raise the gear and pressed using the index finger to lower the gear.
Arriving at Sentosa, just we are looking for a special parking area for an electric car. Not hard to look for it, because there are signs that make it easier for users to find the location of charging an electric car electricity.
To replenish the way is easy, simply tapping NETS card at the charging unit and then pull the nozzle. Then the nozzle is sufficiently plugged into the car and you can see the charging status on the screen. The nozzle can not be released when the car is locked, you must unlock the car in advance to remove the nozzle. Porsche claims the EU home outlet charging takes 3.8 hours and outlet EU industry takes 2.3 hours. We do charge for 2 hours and the battery is about 70%.
The next route is the National Parks Kent Ridge Park, located in the western part of Singapore. The streets we passed winding with a fairly steep incline, a good time to try out the features Porsche Active Management (PASM). PASM is divided into three modes, namely Comfort, Sport and Sport +. This feature will alter the suspension characteristics and the weight of the steering wheel, so that the driver can feel the feedback given by the car and maneuver more aggressive. Sport + mode is intended for use in the circuit and provide suspension damping harder to maximize traction on the wheels.
After traveling as far as 230 km, fuel consumption recorded 6.2 liters / 100 km or comparable to the 16.2 kpl including zero emission along the 116 km. The result was satisfactory given the route that I took quite varied, ranging from city traffic while working har, lenggangnya freeway until contoured winding streets and up and down.
Machine
Installation V6 3-liter super-charged and an electric motor
Power 416 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 590 Nm @ 1250-4000 rpm
Transmission
Type Tiptronic 8 - speed
Performance (kph)
0-100 5.5 sec
Fuel consumption
City 16.2 kpl (combined)
Size 80 liter tank
