16 Panamera 4 Edition - Accelaration
#1
05-27-2016 | 01:02 PM
16 Panamera 4 Edition - Accelaration
I am new to the Panamera, first ever driven, excellent and beautiful...
Question to the owners and experts:
1- Do you feel that AFTER a few hundred miles the car will open-up? acceleration will feel better?
2- Do you think that the Panamera 4 lacks power?
3- Should you drive any differently while the car is LOW mileage? or should you open-it-up while breaking it in?
Thanks guys,
Cheers
LCL
Question to the owners and experts:
1- Do you feel that AFTER a few hundred miles the car will open-up? acceleration will feel better?
2- Do you think that the Panamera 4 lacks power?
3- Should you drive any differently while the car is LOW mileage? or should you open-it-up while breaking it in?
Thanks guys,
Cheers
LCL
#2
05-27-2016 | 01:24 PM
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car should open up a bit after it breaks in, but (IMO) the base v6 is comparatively lacking on power for a performance car of this size.
The owner's manual on my '15 GTS specified that I shouldn't exceed 4500 rpm for the first 2,000 miles. There's question of whether this instruction is to allow the DRIVER to break in (i.e. get used to the car's performance) or vice versa. At a minimum, it's always a good idea to avoid pushing the engine/limits until after the car's fully warmed up. Further, given the reports of some people having excessive oil consumption issues with their panameras, following this judicious break-in recommendation can't HURT . . .
The owner's manual on my '15 GTS specified that I shouldn't exceed 4500 rpm for the first 2,000 miles. There's question of whether this instruction is to allow the DRIVER to break in (i.e. get used to the car's performance) or vice versa. At a minimum, it's always a good idea to avoid pushing the engine/limits until after the car's fully warmed up. Further, given the reports of some people having excessive oil consumption issues with their panameras, following this judicious break-in recommendation can't HURT . . .
#3
05-27-2016 | 01:33 PM
car should open up a bit after it breaks in, but (IMO) the base v6 is comparatively lacking on power for a performance car of this size.
The owner's manual on my '15 GTS specified that I shouldn't exceed 4500 rpm for the first 2,000 miles. There's question of whether this instruction is to allow the DRIVER to break in (i.e. get used to the car's performance) or vice versa. At a minimum, it's always a good idea to avoid pushing the engine/limits until after the car's fully warmed up. Further, given the reports of some people having excessive oil consumption issues with their panameras, following this judicious break-in recommendation can't HURT . . .
The owner's manual on my '15 GTS specified that I shouldn't exceed 4500 rpm for the first 2,000 miles. There's question of whether this instruction is to allow the DRIVER to break in (i.e. get used to the car's performance) or vice versa. At a minimum, it's always a good idea to avoid pushing the engine/limits until after the car's fully warmed up. Further, given the reports of some people having excessive oil consumption issues with their panameras, following this judicious break-in recommendation can't HURT . . .
Thanks a lot,
Regards,
Luiz
#4
05-27-2016 | 01:50 PM
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There are other components besides the engine which require break-in eg: wheel bearings, tires, brakes, transmission to name a few. High RPM generates more heat with greater expansion which can lead to uneven wear on parts.
Fellow the manual 2000 miles.
Fellow the manual 2000 miles.
#5
05-30-2016 | 10:15 AM
Thanks for the information.
I seem to be around 4500 RPM almost always when getting on a highway or sometimes getting out of a traffic light! I feel it is because the car is a bit heavy to launch...
Regards,
Luiz
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