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A rigid bulkhead cross member
reduces deformation of the foot-
well in the event of an impact
and provides improved protection
for the feet and legs. In a minor
collision, a system of easily
replaceable impact absorbers
prevents costly damage to the
underlying bodyshell.
The axles, bonnet, front wings,
doors and rear lid are made of
aluminium, which saves on weight
and therefore fuel.
Active bonnet system.
The active bonnet system is
designed with enhanced pedes-
trian safety in mind. When the
sensors in the front apron detect
a collision, this pyrotechnically
assisted system raises the rear
portion of the bonnet, which can
help to reduce the risk of injury.
The ongoing development of the
lightweight steel construction
used in Porsche vehicles makes a
key contribution to the level of
safety offered by the Panamera
model range. Indeed, the rigidity
of the bodywork is exemplary.
The fully galvanised and light-
weight hybrid construction, made
from super-high-tensile and
stainless steels, magnesium and
aluminium, produces a highly
resilient passenger cell that offers
high levels of protection in the
event of an impact. A patented
system of longitudinal and trans-
verse members at the front gives
three separate load paths that
absorb energy, disperse the force
of impact and minimise deforma-
tion of the passenger cell. Pas-
sive safety is further enhanced
by the aluminium subframe on
the front axle, which is designed
to deform in a defined manner.
Magnesium
Aluminium
Deep-drawn steels
Super-high-strength micro-alloyed steels
Polyphase steels
Boron-alloyed steels
Balance | Safety
It sometimes pays to be a tough nut to crack.
Engineered safety design.
Active bonnet system