General Information

General Information

To achieve the development objectives listed below, the chassis and suspension systems have been developed and adapted to suit the high performance and specific requirements of the Panamera models. For superb performance and driving comfort, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) system used in the Cayenne and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) are also used for the Panamera in addition to adaptive air suspension.

Development objectives:
- Good driving dynamics
- Outstanding traction and vehicle control
- High level of driving pleasure and agility
- Very good driving comfort and day-to-day usability
- High level of driving safety

Technical features:
- Double-wishbone front axle
- Variable rack-and-pinion steering gear with power assistance
- Multi-link rear axle with chassis subframe
- Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Adaptive air suspension with levelling system and height adjustment
- Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)

Chassis Overview







Steel spring suspension with PASM.
- The new Panamera S and Panamera 4S models have a steel suspension with PASM as standard.

Adaptive air suspension with levelling system and height adjustment, including PASM.
- The new Panamera Turbo features adaptive air suspension including PASM as standard. This combined system enhances both driving dynamics and comfort and is optional for the Panamera S and Panamera 4S.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) with electronically controlled rear differential lock.
- The active chassis control system PDCC with electronically controlled rear differential lock is available as an option for all Panamera models in combination with adaptive air suspension.



General - V6

The Panamera V6 models are equipped as standard with the steel spring suspension (without PASM). The steel spring suspension permits sporty, comfortable handling and allows the Panamera to react confidently to different road conditions at all times. During development, particular importance was also attached to achieving a lower overall weight and a V6-specific weight distribution.








Chassis overview - V6