Placed a deposit on a Panamera 4S this week.

I cant seem to find out whether the 4S is a widebody or not. Doesn't seem to be from the pictures. My salesman doesnt know either.

Widebody would be nice but the 0.4 seconds better acceleration was enough to choose it over the S.

Right now I am just on the queue. I will choose options once they receive an allocation from the factory.

 

As far as I know there is no "wide body" version.

 

When the initial specifications came out, there was only one width that was mentioned, not two.

 

I think the "4S" just signifies 4 wheel drive. There is no widebody Panamera.

 

how could the 4s be faster with equal horsepower, more weight, and more drivetrain loss

 

Less slippage from a dead stop with AWD......so 0-60 w AWD cars tends to be faster (when launched correctly and agressively)

Thats what i think he is talking about. But overall quickness still prally goes to the lighter "S"

 

this theory makes sense, but it doesn't apply to 911 though. C2S always quoted to be faster 0-60 than C4S.

 

Good point. any my post wasnt to say thats what "I" was saying --- just sayin thats what the other guy was probably talking about/and in general.

See what youve done?! Now i am missing my C2S! JK

 

That's exactly what I asked my salesman....the reasoning is of course as mentioned by others who replied here....it's just that this is the first time the AWD is faster (unless they made a mistake in the catalogs and the web sites)

 

I can see two reasons only : better traction and shorter final drive (4S is a bit slower on top speed )

 

heard its same body... going to be fun optioning it out... did you see about the new air susp that lifts up or lowers depending on driving conditions?

 

a wide body would do wonders for the rear end

 

don't forget this has PDK so launch control with AWD may be quicker?

 

In a 911 the engine locate at the rear,C2S has better traction than Front engine-RWD cars when you launch it and it lighter than C4S so thats why it quicker.but panamera 2s is a FR car so the AWD version will be launch better for sure.Just image those big power BMW ///M and AMG cars,any AUDI S/RS car with less power can beat them easliy from launch to 60mph...

 

The S will be faster no doubt, after 100mph the all wheel drive become less efficient. The 4S is best for those who live in all elements.