The fastest diesel sedan in the world is now even faster with RaceChip
Göppingen, 06.04.2017. Mit ihrem zweiten Showcar im Jahr 2017 holen sich die Chiptuning Experten aus Göppingen die perfekte Kombination aus Luxus und Schnelligkeit in ihren Fuhrpark. Der Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel gilt bereits mit Serienwerten als der schnellste Diesel der Welt. Was der Marktführer für elektronische Leistungssteigerung per Zusatzsteuergerät aus dem Zuffenhausener rausholt, setzt nochmal deutlich einen oben drauf. RaceChip steigert die serienmäßigen 422 PS und 850 NM des Panameras mit dem RaceChip Ultimate auf 505 PS und 1050 NM. Maßgenschneiderte Felgen von OZ, neue Pilot Sport 4S Reifen von Michelin und ein höhenverstellbares Fahrwerk von KW runden Komfort und Performance des neuen Showcars ab.
Second RaceChip show car in 2017: the Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel
The Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel may well be the very best combination of sportiness and comfort available right now. Thanks to the RaceChip Ultimate with app control, the new flagship from Porsche leaps from 422 HP and 850 NM to a strong 505 HP and an incredible 1050 NM. By comparison, the Panamera with the word ‘turbo’ in its name may reach 550 HP, but only 770 NM. The first acceleration tests show how closely the cars perform. The speedometer needle of the RaceChip show car shatters the 100 km/h mark after 3.6 seconds, precisely the same time achieved by the Panamera Turbo with the Sport Chrono package. The diesel with integrated RaceChip Ultimate, app control, 4.0 V8 engine and all-wheel drive is therefore as a package in no way inferior to the Panamera Turbo. In fact, with the RaceChip Ultimate, the diesel gets a performance boost of 83 HP and 200 NM.
RaceChip has enhanced the driving dynamics of the show car by installing tuning response control for the accelerator pedal. RaceChip has also fitted out the Panamera with custom-made rims from OZ, the Superturismo Dakar (front: 9.5×21 ET48 / rear: 11×21 ET60), and brand new Pilot Sport 4S tires from Michelin. KW DLC suspension lowering module provides an even better look and enhanced driving dynamics. A subtle wrap in orange and black, in combination with the noble gray of the Porsche, completes the gentleman racing car look.
The overall package retains all the advantages of the factory model, such as its comfort, elegance and restraint. In combination with the RaceChip Ultimate and the magnificent rear axle steering however, the driver could completely forget that he or she isn’t sitting in a sports car. “It’s fascinating how the Porsche Panamera keeps its agility despite its size and its over two tons of weight. With RaceChip’s power injection, you as a driver can enjoy this agility to the maximum extent. Any remnant lethargy from the engine – which is already impressive out of the factory – is shaken off. The forward thrust of the Panamera, with its now over 1000 NM torque, is simply impressive,” describes Dominic Ruopp, RaceChip CEO, his experiences with the RaceChip Panamera. “It’s incredibly quiet and comfortable if you just want to cruise along. And at the same time, it has astonishing power reserves at its disposal, thanks to the RaceChip Ultimate. In terms of performance, the RaceChip Panamera has few rivals that can keep up with it. For a diesel with a range of up to 1000 km, these specs are both crazy and impressive at the same time”, says Dominic Ruopp. The RaceChip Panamera 4S Diesel combines what in the past simply didn’t go together, but which now makes a lot of sense: comfort and sportiness in one car.
RaceChip app control and Panamera’s driving modes
The Panamera’s driving modes can be combined with the three additional driving modes of the RaceChip. This gives the driver a wide choice of different modes to choose from and makes it easy to find the perfect driving style. The driving modes of the Panamera harmonize perfectly with those of the RaceChip App. For a sportier driving style, the driver has the option of selecting the Sport+ mode of the Panamera and the mode Race of the RaceChip app. This combination offers a direct response, tight steering, a sport-tuned suspension and an incredibly powerful engine. For a fuel-saving driving style, the Efficiency mode of the RaceChip can be paired with the Normal mode of the Porsche. This lets the Panamera drive 1000 km before refueling. A simple swipe of the finger on your smartphone is all that’s required to change performance modes – for more driving fun in every situation.
