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Porsche said today that the new Panamera on the Nürburgring Nordschleife beat the old model’s time last Friday. With Porsche test driver Lars Kern behind the wheel, a pre-series variant of the high-performance touring sedan completed the course 5.64 seconds faster than the comparable model of the previous generation. Kern thereby set a new best time of 7:24.17 minutes for luxury class cars with combustion engines and hybrids, in what is the future top of the line model of the Panamera series. Kern had previously set class records on the Nordschleife in 2016 and 2020 in the Panamera, most recently in the Panamera Turbo S at 7:29.81 minutes. (see the lap – click here)
“On the Nordschleife, the transverse dynamic capabilities of a car are particularly important,” said Kern. “The new Panamera has made significant gains in this area. In technically demanding corner sequences in particular, such as between the ‘Hohe Acht’ and ‘Brünnchen’ sections of the track section, it responds with noticeably greater agility.”
To protect the driver, the Panamera driven by Kern was equipped with a racing seat and the mandatory safety cage, but otherwise corresponded to the series version. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire – 275/35 ZR 21 at the front and 325/30 ZR 21 at the rear – was specially developed for the Panamera. For optimized performance, the optional Carbon Aerokit eliminates lift on the front axle. In combination with the Gurney flap on the adaptive 4-way rear spoiler, the end result is that downforce is generated. This boosts the aerodynamic balance.
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Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
New Porsche Panamera Bests Old Time at Nürburgring
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Porsche said today that the new Panamera on the Nürburgring Nordschleife beat the old model’s time last Friday. With Porsche test driver Lars Kern behind the wheel, a pre-series variant of the high-performance touring sedan completed the course 5.64 seconds faster than the comparable model of the previous generation. Kern thereby set a new best time of 7:24.17 minutes for luxury class cars with combustion engines and hybrids, in what is the future top of the line model of the Panamera series. Kern had previously set class records on the Nordschleife in 2016 and 2020 in the Panamera, most recently in the Panamera Turbo S at 7:29.81 minutes. (see the lap – click here)
“On the Nordschleife, the transverse dynamic capabilities of a car are particularly important,” said Kern. “The new Panamera has made significant gains in this area. In technically demanding corner sequences in particular, such as between the ‘Hohe Acht’ and ‘Brünnchen’ sections of the track section, it responds with noticeably greater agility.”
To protect the driver, the Panamera driven by Kern was equipped with a racing seat and the mandatory safety cage, but otherwise corresponded to the series version. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire – 275/35 ZR 21 at the front and 325/30 ZR 21 at the rear – was specially developed for the Panamera. For optimized performance, the optional Carbon Aerokit eliminates lift on the front axle. In combination with the Gurney flap on the adaptive 4-way rear spoiler, the end result is that downforce is generated. This boosts the aerodynamic balance.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.