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selected. We use only innovative
and environmentally friendly
components.
All lightweight materials are easily
recyclable and each material is
labelled to facilitate its separation
for recycling. The reduction in
the number of plastic variants
helps to ensure more efficient
recycling. Recycled plastics
are used where they meet our
exacting technical requirements.
In all, the Panamera is approxi-
mately 85% recyclable.
In addition, Porsche uses only
environmentally friendly water-
based paints, thus reducing
the need for solvents both in pro-
duction and in the workshop.
The Panamera is also absolutely
free of asbestos, CFCs and
components manufactured using
CFCs because, here at Porsche,
environmental protection does
not begin at the end of a vehicle’s
life. It starts at the planning and
development stage.
intelligent lightweight construc-
tion. For both economical and
ecological reasons. This forms
the basis for low fuel consump-
tion values in conjunction
with outstanding performance.
It is economical thanks to the
high proportion of aluminium cast
alloys, plastics and super-high-
strength sheet steel used. This
is substantially more stable and
lighter than conventional steel.
The new Panamera models have
a bodyshell with a lightweight-
metal content of 23%. For exam-
ple, the bonnet, doors, wings and
rear lid are made of aluminium,
which saves on weight and has
a positive effect on the environ-
mental balance: according to eco
balance sheets, the extra energy
used and the higher emissions
incurred in the manufacturing of
aluminium are more than compen-
sated by the savings on fuel after
only a relatively short distance.
It is also responsible because all
materials used are meticulously
The stereo lambda control
circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, oxygen
sensors regulate the composition
of the exhaust gas, while another
lambda sensor on each cylinder
bank monitors pollutant conver-
sion in the respective catalytic
converter.*
Exhaust gas cleaning is
supported by an air injection
system. A compressor pumps
extra air into the exhaust tract
during the catalytic converter
warm-up phase for faster heating
and, therefore, lower emissions.
The auto start/stop function is
another measure for reducing
fuel consumption.
Lightweight construction
and recycling.
A fundamental objective in the
development of any Porsche is
Balance | Environment
* Not in markets with leaded fuel.
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