German sports car manufacturer Porsche has introduced its new Panamera S E-hybrid sports car prior to its global debut at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show to be held during 21 to 29 April 2013 in China.
The new plug-in hybrid is powered by hybrid drive technology as well as a new electric motor that generates an output of 95hp and the power is supplied by a 9.4kWh lithium-ion battery.
According to the carmaker, both the hybrid drive technology and electric motor are mated to an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic S transmission and generate a combined output of about 416hp.
The new hybrid sports car is expected to sprint from 0-100kmph in 5.5 seconds, while achieving a top speed of to 135 km/h in all-electric mode and 270km/h in combined mode.
Panamera S E-Hybrid is equipped with functionalities that can be activated through a smart phone application, which also allows battery management or for remote access to vehicle information, including the remaining driving range and for directing users back to their parked vehicles.
Security features of the new hybrid sports car include adaptive cruise control system, camera-based traffic sign detection and lane departure warning system.
Additionally, Porsche has unveiled its two other Panamera versions including S and 4S, which are powered by a new three-litre V6 engine with biturbo charging system.
The new Panamera models are scheduled to go on sale in July 2013.
