Used 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S

2010 Porsche Panamera 4S — overview and factory equipment

Overview
The 2010 Panamera 4S pairs Porsche sports-car dynamics with a five-door executive body style. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 rated at approximately 400 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 4S designation denotes all-wheel drive and the car was offered with a conventional automatic transmission from the factory, with Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK available as an option.

Powertrain and chassis
- 4.8L V8 producing about 400 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.
- All-wheel drive system tuned to balance traction and handling for a front-engine, rear-biased layout.
- Factory-supplied automatic transmission (Tiptronic S auto was standard on early models; the 7-speed PDK dual-clutch was an available factory option).
- Standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with ventilated disc brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution and Porsche Stability Management (PSM) for dynamic control.
- Traction control and a full stability/traction suite are standard; options such as adaptive dampers or air suspension were available through Porsche’s options list.

Exterior
- Four-door Gran Turismo body with a hatchback rear for easier cargo access.
- Projector xenon (Bi-Xenon) headlights are standard, along with integrated fog lighting and electrically adjustable/heated exterior mirrors.
- OEM alloy wheels; wheel size and finish varied by trim and market but Porsche equipped the 4S with larger alloy wheels designed for the model’s performance focus.
- Clean aerodynamic design with power-operated front convenience features (power windows/locks) and remote key access.

Interior and seating
- Luxury-oriented cockpit with high-quality materials: leather upholstery covering the primary seating surfaces and leather or premium trim on the steering wheel and shift lever.
- Factory standard seating layout is typically a four-seat configuration with two supportive front bucket seats and two dedicated rear seats; a third, narrower center rear position was offered in some markets/options to increase occupant capacity.
- Multi-way power front seats with memory functions for the driver (exact adjustability varies by market and option packages); front seat heating was often available as a factory option.
- Split-folding rear seatbacks to expand cargo flexibility through the rear hatch.

Comfort and convenience
- Dual-zone automatic climate control as standard for individualized front comfort.
- Tilt/telescoping steering column with steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio and cruise functions.
- Central locking, power windows, and cruise control are part of the standard specification.
- Large cargo area accessed via the rear hatch with practical load-floor and tie-down points.

Infotainment and connectivity
- Porsche Communication Management (PCM) head unit as the center of the factory electrical/electronic package; PCM includes radio, CD capability and integrated controls for audio and vehicle settings.
- In-dash navigation was available from the factory as part of PCM in many markets.
- Bluetooth phone integration and auxiliary audio inputs were standard or widely included depending on market specification; premium audio systems (for example Bose) were offered as factory upgrades.

Safety
- Front and side airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags for outboard occupants, and knee protection in many factory setups.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and three-point seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
- LATCH or ISOFIX child-seat anchor points for rear seats where required by market regulations.

Notes on factory options
Porsche offered an extensive options list for the Panamera 4S, allowing buyers to add or upgrade items such as adaptive air sus