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Christophorus, one of the world鈥檚 oldest customer magazines, has been published by the Dr. Ing. F. Porsche AG company for 65 years. It currently appears in eleven languages, with a circulation of around 600,000. Readers on every continent value this premium publication for its exclusive content, background articles, and outstanding photography. All the content of current issues is now available free of charge. It is supplemented by videos, graphics, audio files, and further information. The free Christophorus app for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets allows you to read, view, and listen to Christophorus content on your mobile device wherever and whenever you want. It is now available from app stores. The website and app come in all eleven language versions of Christophorus. The app has an augmented reality function: Christophorus readers can scan photos to bring the print versions of their magazine to life. Porsche is following a comprehensive print-to-web principle: The print version of Christophorus is now supplemented by modern and innovative online formats. These offer readers yet more service, entertainment, and background information. Three online sites鈥攁ll from Porsche: Thanks to close links among Christophorus, Porsche Newsroom, and the new web TV 9:11 Magazine, readers can now enjoy an even wider spectrum of information from a single source. The huge diversity of the world of Porsche can now be accessed by the latest means. 鈥淐hristophorus has never been younger than it is today,鈥?writes editor Josef Arweck in the current issue. 鈥淲e are convinced that print and digital cannot exist either alone or independently of each other鈥攂ut only together.鈥?With that in mind, we鈥檙e looking forward to the next 65 years.
New Panamera Plug-in Hybrid and Extended Wheelbase Variants Heading to Beverly Hills! Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. The new Panamera S E-Hybrid produces 416 total system horsepower and is joined by Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive models in the revised Panamera lineup perfect for the Beverly Hills Executive. Further, S models are now powered by an entirely new 3.0-liter V6 engine with twin turbochargers. The broadest model range in its class has been further expanded, now consisting of nine models for the U.S. New and further-developed technologies offer improved performance while also enhancing fuel efficiency and comfort. The new Panamera is characterized by tighter lines, more pronounced contours and newly shaped body elements. The refreshed Panamera celebrates its world debut at Auto China in Shanghai, which opens on April 21, where further details on the new models will be revealed.
Panamera S E-Hybrid sets new standards in performance, efficiency, and convenience in everyday use. The Panamera S E-Hybrid expands upon the driving performance of the previous generation, while fuel consumption is reduced when compared to the previous Panamera S Hybrid. Final U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Simultaneously, its electric-only driving performance is substantially improved, enhancing acceleration, range, and top speed. Electric-only driving is possible without any fuel consumption or local emissions, which is especially advantageous in city driving. The electric driving range of the Panamera S E-Hybrid is estimated to be greater than 20 miles based upon current NEDC testing. Driving range may vary in real world operation, due to the effects of environmental conditions, terrain, air conditioning and heating use, driving style and other factors. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph in all-electric operation. The Panamera S E-hybrid is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, an improvement of a half second when compared to the Panamera S Hybrid.
An electric boost function helps in instances where maximum acceleration is desired, when the electric motor works in tandem with the combustion engine during acceleration. Electric boost is also available when a kick-down switch in the throttle pedal is activated by the driver during acceleration. The car鈥檚 top track speed is 167 mph. The Panamera S E-Hybrid also includes an entirely new range of convenience functions which can be activated and operated by Porsche Car Connect, a mobile app available for Android and iOS-powered devices. These functions include a charge status indicator and the ability to control the vehicle鈥檚 new auxiliary climate control option, which enables vehicle preheating or cooling via the Porsche Car Connect app. These functions can also be programmed from inside the vehicle. A mobile device may also be used for remote access to vehicle information, such as remaining driving range or vehicle location. Other functions not specific to the hybrid drive will also be available as options for other Panamera models via the Porsche Car Connect mobile app.