Variocam Plus

VarioCam Plus







VarioCam Plus, the system used to control the intake camshafts, is also used in the Panamera engines. Apart from the continuous adjustment of the valve timing, the system also enables adjustment of the valve lift for the intake valves. When combined with direct fuel injection, this allows high power output and torque values, while reducing fuel consumption. A new feature of the new generation of V8 engines is a fully aluminum, lightweight camshaft controller. This lightweight design measure reduces the weight by approx. 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) and also reduces rotating masses, thereby achieving a more agile response from the engine.

Intake valve lift on naturally aspirated engine: 10.00 mm Intake valve lift on turbo engine: 9.85 mm